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How much do we understand about power shortages and how nuclear power works?

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As summer power shortages become more severe, the importance of electricity is being recognized. Nuclear power, an important source of electricity in South Korea, uses nuclear fission to generate electricity, but it is also highly controversial and fraught with safety concerns. It’s important to understand how nuclear power works and the misconceptions surrounding it.   Power...

Is eating meat, the traditional human diet, a sustainable and rational choice from a health, ethical, and environmental perspective?

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This article explores the traditional value of meat and the arguments for vegetarianism in the modern world from a health, ethical, and environmental perspective, and calls for a critical rethinking of the sustainability of meat consumption.   The phrase “I’m a vegetarian” has many layers of meaning. Some people eat fish and eggs, while others don’t even drink milk or honey. But...

Is A.I. a mere tool, or could it become the new ruler we fear?

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At a time when technological advancements are being met with mixed feelings of fear and excitement, this book explores whether AI will remain a mere tool or become something beyond humanity, and emphasizes the need to prepare for its future.   It is no exaggeration to say that the 21st century has been dominated by the keyword ‘AI’. What is it that so many people are so...

Where did the atoms that make up our bodies come from, where are they headed after death, and what is our place in the cosmic cycle?

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This article explores from a scientific perspective how the atoms that make up the human body were created in space, brought to Earth, and how they return to space after death, emphasizing that we are part of a cosmic cycle.   “Where do we come from and where are we going?” This question has piqued human curiosity throughout time and place. Humans have attempted to answer this question since...

Will advances in artificial intelligence be a tool for humanity’s future or a threat?

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This article explores the positive and negative impacts that the development of artificial intelligence will have on humanity, and considers whether it will remain a tool for humanity or become a threat.   In recent years, interest in artificial intelligence has been growing considerably, and it is currently the subject of the most newspaper articles on science and technology. When we think...

How does parental dependence and digital addiction affect children’s development and how can special education overcome it?

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This article discusses the negative effects of declining birthrates and digital device addiction on children’s social development and emotional regulation, and emphasizes the need for special education to address these issues. In particular, it points out that excessive parental dependence and smartphone addiction hinder children’s independence and interaction skills, and suggests...

Why do people with mental illness commit crimes amid weakened social ties and how can we prevent it?

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The number of violent crimes committed by mentally ill people is increasing in Korea, and this is due to social and structural causes such as weakened social ties and economic frustration. To solve this problem, mentally ill people need social support and attention, and it is important to create a systematic social system and environment for them.   In the past, Korea was considered a safe...

Why do government price controls violate market economy principles but are essential for reducing social inequality?

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Government price controls violate the principles of a market economy, but are essential for reducing social inequality and stabilizing the economy. This process can also lead to problems such as black market formation and excess supply.   Even in capitalist market economies, where price determination is left to free market forces, governments sometimes make efforts to artificially set and...

How does party counting affect stability and ideological distribution in democratic politics?

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In democratic politics, party systems can be assessed for political stability and ideological distribution based on the way parties are counted. Each method counts parties differently for specific political systems and contexts, which is important for the stability of political systems and for comparative studies.   Party politics, an important element of democratic politics, is divided into...

Ethical dilemmas of self-driving cars: How do we determine liability and technical limitations?

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Discuss the ethical dilemmas and liability that may arise from the introduction of self-driving cars. We explore how the ethical judgment of self-driving cars can be designed from utilitarian and deontological perspectives, and present different approaches to addressing these issues.   We face many conflicts in our lives. We argue with people to see whose opinion is right, and we wonder...

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Hello! Welcome to Polyglottist. This blog is for anyone who loves Korean culture, whether it’s K-pop, Korean movies, dramas, travel, or anything else. Let’s explore and enjoy Korean culture together!