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This course explores why good people exist from an economic and evolutionary perspective, covering the kin selection hypothesis and the reciprocity hypothesis. The repetition-reciprocity hypothesis theorizes that people act altruistically in repeated situations where there is a possibility of retaliation, but it has limitations in explaining one-off encounters or situations involving large...

This article traces the development of evolutionary theory from Lamarck’s theory of soluble bodies to Darwin’s theory of natural selection to modern genetics, and how it provides a deeper understanding of the origin and change of life. It explores how the scientific method explains the diversity of life and the impact of evolutionary theory beyond the sciences into the humanities and...

The Qing dynasty’s Ongzheng dynasty demonstrated altruistic behavior by introducing a system of two-for-one corruption to prevent corruption among officials. This can be explained by the repetition-reciprocity hypothesis, which argues that altruistic behavior occurs when reciprocity and repetition are combined. Ong’s policies demonstrate the evolutionary strength of altruistic...

Electronics have revolutionized our lives and industries, but the inconvenience and danger of wires still exists. To address this, wireless power transmission and reception technologies, such as magnetic induction and magnetic resonance, can be utilized in a variety of fields and have the potential to revolutionize our lives.   Compare life 500 years ago to today. One of the most...

In ancient and medieval times, the world was viewed in an organic and purposive way, but with the development of modern science, we have come to understand objects by breaking them down into smaller units. The role of nature and nurture in shaping human temperament has been debated, and more recently, the interplay between genes and environment has been recognized as important.   In ancient...

  To prevent free-riding in group activities and ensure that everyone participates with integrity, we need a way to evaluate the contributions of group members. This promotes altruistic behavior through the iteration-reciprocity hypothesis, which ultimately connects to reasons to live right. Humans interact through social evaluation, and this is how we create a better society.   The...

  In the age of big data, we’re getting more personalized services from a wealth of data, but we’re also facing the risk of personal information leaks and invasions of privacy. Companies are using big data to analyze consumer patterns and develop marketing strategies, but privacy is becoming increasingly important in this process. Finding a balance between commercial utilization...

  This article examines the theory of kin selection presented in Richard Dawkins’ ‘ The Selfish Gene’ and argues that his theory falls short in explaining genetic altruism; in particular, it emphasizes the importance of environmental factors and suggests the need to supplement existing theories.   Introduction Richard Dawkins’ 1976 publication of The Selfish Gene...

Materials engineering is the study of all materials used by humans, understanding their electromagnetic and thermal properties and applying them in real life. Through its applications in various industries and creative innovations, materials engineering plays a key role in the development of future industries.   When you enter college and meet people around you, you will always be asked what...

The ubiquitous society will revolutionize our daily lives, with advances in artificial intelligence and advanced technology providing us with the ability to utilize computer resources anytime, anywhere. However, these changes may bring with them new social and ethical challenges, such as the digital divide, privacy and security issues, which require comprehensive preparation.   A world that...