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In the modern world, we are bombarded with information, but are we really losing the time to think?

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In the modern world, we are increasingly losing our time for contemplation amidst the convenience of information and technology. This situation is weakening our independent thinking, and to overcome it, we need to find true freedom by talking to ourselves in solitude.   The phrase that modern society is entering the information age is now outdated. We already live in an information society...

Can South Korea’s shipbuilding industry overcome crisis and gain new growth engines with offshore plants and new industries?

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The Korean shipbuilding industry is facing a crisis due to increased competition from China and Japan. It is important to overcome this crisis and find new growth engines through the offshore plant industry and new industry transformation.   In recent years, China has been showing steep economic growth. Industries that have been ranked first in Korea and other countries in the past are also...

Why has the medical school system failed in South Korea?

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  The graduate medical school system was designed to allow people from diverse backgrounds to contribute to medicine in Korea, but it has failed to take off due to competition from medical schools, social resistance, and lack of institutional preparation. It is necessary to compare with the U.S. case and seek ways to improve it.   Introduction The graduate medical school system has been...

How much do we know about MRI scans and how nuclear magnetic resonance is used for medical diagnostics?

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Learn how nuclear magnetic resonance is used to look inside the human body when a knee injury sustained while playing sports leads to an MRI scan. We’ll also explore how MRI works, its advantages and disadvantages, and how scientific discoveries have impacted medical diagnosis.   I was exercising when the sole of my shoe caught in the grass and my knee stopped following my body. There...

Nuclear fusion and fission, a blessing to light up humanity’s future or a risk of catastrophe?

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This article explains the differences between nuclear fusion and fission, how they work, and explores the potential and dangers of both reactions as a source of energy for humanity. It emphasizes that for nuclear energy to be a blessing rather than a disaster, we need a deep understanding and responsibility for how we use and manage it.   The word “nuclear” easily conjures up...

Evolution vs. Creationism: What do we believe about the origin of life and how can we explain it?

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There is an ongoing debate about the two main theories that explain the diversity of life on Earth and its origins: evolution and creationism, each of which offers a different way of understanding the origin and evolution of life.   From the moment life first appeared on Earth, the planet has been home to countless species of organisms. From the moment life first appeared, the planet has...

How did the diversity of life begin, and what do evolution and creationism tell us?

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There are many different theories about the origin and evolution of life, and evolution and creationism are at the center of a long-standing debate. Evolutionary theory explains how living things developed into complex forms and has become an important theory in modern biology.   Since the beginning of life on Earth, there have been countless species of organisms living together on Earth...

How does the evolution of the small mammal indohus into a giant whale help us understand how life changes?

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The story of how a small mammal called an indohus evolved into a whale illustrates a key concept in evolutionary theory. The theories of Lamarck, Darwin, Mendel, and others formed the basis of modern evolutionary theory, which plays an important role in understanding the diversity of life and how it changes.   Until recently, whales were thought to have been hippopotamuses, but new research...

Can genetic modification of humans improve our lives while raising social discrimination and ethical issues?

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Customized humans created through genetic modification can greatly improve the quality of life, but they can also cause social discrimination and ethical issues. If legal and social measures are put in place to address these issues, customized humans could bring positive changes to humanity.   ‘ Gattaca is a story of an era when genetic technology has become extremely advanced and a...

The group selection hypothesis explains how altruistic behavior contributes to human survival and prosperity, and what are its limitations!

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This article explains why humans have been able to survive through altruistic behavior through the group selection hypothesis, analyzing how altruistic traits are selected for and maintained within groups. It also discusses the limitations of group selection theory and the importance of institutions to overcome them.   On September 8, 2016, the Busan police presented a plaque of appreciation...

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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!