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How is MEMS technology infiltrating our daily lives and changing the future?

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MEMS technology is a class of microelectromechanical systems that are having a profound impact on our lives, from sensors in smartphones to innovations in healthcare. In this article, we’ll cover what MEMS technology is, where it’s used, and where it’s headed, with the goal of educating the public about its importance.   Mechanical engineering has had a profound impact on...

The Tablo academic controversy, Korean society’s academic meritocracy, and how far can an internet witch hunt go to violate a person’s dignity?

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The controversy surrounding hip-hop group Epic High’s graduation from Stanford University in the U.S. has led to allegations of academic falsification and a severe online witch hunt. The case illustrates the meritocracy of Korean society and the harm of excessive suspicion that goes beyond the right to know.   On August 16, 2007, Tablo (real name Lee Sunwoong), a member of the hip-hop...

Can interactions between protein channels and muscle cells explain the complexity of life phenomena?

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While traditional reductionist molecular biology explains life phenomena as functions of individual elements, systems biology seeks to understand life phenomena by integrally analyzing the complex interactions between these elements. Dennis Noble’s work on the virtual heart demonstrates that the beating of the heart is caused by feedback effects between protein channels and muscle cells...

How does the iteration-reciprocity hypothesis explain altruistic behavior in humans and animals, and what are its limitations?

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This article is about the repetition-reciprocity hypothesis, which explains altruistic behavior in human and animal societies. The hypothesis states that altruistic behavior is driven by conditional cooperation strategies, and while it can explain altruism in non-kinship contexts, it has limitations in explaining altruistic behavior in non-repetitive interactions and interactions between multiple...

How have Western artists viewed, interpreted, and reflected nature in their art from ancient to modern times?

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From ancient times to the present day, Western artists have interpreted nature in a variety of ways and reflected it in their works of art. In doing so, their perceptions and approaches to nature have changed over time and through different schools of thought, from classicism, romanticism, modernism, and contemporary ecological art.   Throughout the ages, from ancient to modern times...

Smartphones, a revolutionary essential tool or a source of addiction and social problems?

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Smartphones have become an essential tool in modern life, offering advanced features like PCs. However, they have also become a source of addiction and health risks, raising the question of whether their development has been a positive change.   The definition of a smartphone is a cell phone that offers advanced features alongside the functionality of a personal computer (PC). Smartphones...

When will we be able to use skinfoot technology to operate computers using our body as an input tool?

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Skinfoot is an innovative technology that allows you to interact with a computer using your skin as a touchscreen. It utilizes a part of your body as an input tool, opening up new possibilities for the future of computing combined with wearable devices.   In recent years, various forms of computer user interfaces have been developed that can be naturally carried anywhere and anytime. An...

How has performance changed from the transmission of emotion to a process of interpreting and recreating music?

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In 18th-century music, performance was the objective conveyance of emotion, but with the rise of aesthetics in the 19th century and beyond, performance transformed into a process of interpreting the composer’s intentions and, by extension, recreating music through subjective emotion. In the 20th century, performance became an important aspect of music appreciation as the originality of the...

Is the impact of celebrity overlap on ad effectiveness positive or does it undermine consumer trust?

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When a celebrity appears in multiple ads, consumers may feel confused and the effectiveness of the ad may decrease. The model’s credibility may be diminished, weakening their connection to the product and ultimately causing them to question the authenticity of the ad’s message.   Celebrity models are a surefire way to capture consumers’ attention. Celebrity models can...

Why have East Asian societies developed a strong collectivist culture, and how did Confucianism play a role in this?

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The strong collectivist culture in East Asian societies stems from the idea of study abroad, which emphasizes the role of human beings in social relationships and as moral agents, and thus emphasizes social harmony and moral growth. Studying abroad aims for personal moral perfection and social harmony, which played an important role in the formation of East Asia’s collectivist culture...

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