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What ethical responsibilities do humans have in the face of technological advancement, and how can we fulfill them through reflection?

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  This article explores the nature and history of technology and the ethical issues of technology in the development of humans and technology, and discusses what ethical reflection and responsibility is needed for humans to use technology appropriately. It emphasizes the increasing importance of human ethics and responsibility in the development of technology and suggests the need for...

Why did Augustine’s search for true happiness lead him to settle on Christianity after many philosophical journeys?

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Augustine explored many philosophies and religions in his search for true, unchanging happiness, and ultimately found the answer in Christianity.   Augustine believed that what everyone ultimately wants is happiness. If you ask people, “Do you want it?” the answer may vary from one person to the next, but if you ask, “Do you want happiness?” everyone will say yes...

Is the conventional wisdom that an appreciating exchange rate will improve the current account always valid given the J-curve phenomenon and the complexity of demand structures?

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While it is generally believed that an appreciating exchange rate improves the current account balance, it does not always guarantee such an outcome due to the J-curve phenomenon and the complexity of the demand structure, which can actually worsen in the short term. In the long run, it is also possible for the current account to deteriorate if exporters simply rely on an appreciating exchange...

Individual liberty and communal morality: how do we balance them in the modern world?

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Individual libertarianism and communitarianism are important issues in modern society, emphasizing the need for a balance between individual freedom and communal responsibility. MacIntyre seeks to restore a communal sense of morality through Aristotle’s teleological ethics, which provides a way for individual freedom to interact harmoniously with community.   Individual libertarians...

Why are OLEDs the next generation of displays to replace LCDs and what are their technical limitations?

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LCDs are the preferred technology for lightweight and low-power display devices, but their need for a light source and thickness are drawbacks. OLEDs overcome these limitations by using organic light-emitting materials that emit light on their own, making them the next generation of displays. OLED’s thin, bright screens and wide range of application possibilities are expected to drive the...

What are the technical characteristics of VOD services and how do NVOD and RVOD methods affect user experience and network efficiency?

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Video on Demand (VOD) is a service that delivers the video content you want in real time, and it uses different delivery methods, such as RVOD and NVOD. RVOD provides greater user convenience but is limited by bandwidth, and NVOD controls latency but can be less efficient with network resources. Each method impacts user experience and network efficiency.   Video on Demand (VOD) refers to a...

How does Kant’s epistemology synthesize and resolve the opposition between empiricism and rationalism?

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In modern epistemology, empiricism and rationalism are opposed by emphasizing sense experience and knowledge by reason, respectively, and Kant critically synthesized this opposition by dividing human perception into sensibility and reason, and arguing that true knowledge is formed when these two elements are combined.   Humans are knowledge seekers. Our lives can be seen as a continuation of...

How can telomere and telomerase research lead to breakthroughs in anti-aging and conquering cancer?

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Telomere and telomerase research is leading to an understanding of the mechanisms of cellular aging and cancer development, which in turn is leading to breakthrough medical approaches aimed at anti-aging and cancer treatment.   Aging and cancer are two of the most pressing issues in the medical community today. Mankind has long dreamed of slowing down aging and conquering cancer, and it...

How can the independence of art and the mediation of truth be reinterpreted in contemporary aesthetics?

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This article explores the relationship between the independence of art and the mediation of truth, analyzing the influence of Hegel’s End of Art on system theory aesthetics. It also discusses the possibility of art gaining independence while maintaining its connection to truth.   Today, we often see all sorts of practices recognized as “art. Not only works exhibited in museums...

How does gene therapy replace faulty genes, and can it cure genetic diseases once and for all?

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Geneticists are working toward “gene therapy,” the replacement of defective genes with normal genes, to harness the selective properties of DNA and the tools available to essentially cure genetic diseases.   The ultimate goal of geneticists is to replace defective genes with normal ones. This treatment of genetic diseases at the most basic, intracellular level is known as...

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