South Korea’s regulatory policies and institutional reforms have been positively recognized by the OECD, but deregulation is still needed in certain areas to achieve better results. As of 2023, South Korea’s product market regulation index reached the OECD average, and it is important to strengthen R&D and innovation policies. Therefore, it is necessary to make efficient...
Selfies have been popularized by the development of digital technology and social media, and selfie sticks have made them even more convenient. However, the use of selfie sticks has reduced opportunities for interaction with others and created new ironies in self-expression and interaction on social media. Selfie is a neologism that combines the English words self and camera, meaning a...
In your group work, explain how strengthening communication and a sense of community as a way to stop free riding and living right contributes to personal fulfillment and societal progress. Emphasize that living right is a basic duty as a member of society, and discuss how it improves and benefits society as a whole. When I was in high school, my teacher once assigned us to write a report...
Smartphones have differentiated themselves from traditional feature phones through their operating systems and applications, as well as their various sensors and multimedia capabilities, and have revolutionized the way we live and communicate. Future technological advances, especially the introduction of artificial intelligence and augmented reality, will further expand the capabilities of...
This article analyzes the positive and negative effects of smartphone use on office workers’ daily lives and relationships, and suggests ways to maintain a balanced life while preventing the side effects of excessive use, such as communication breakdown, addiction, health problems, and overspending. At 7 a.m., Mr. L wakes up half-awake to read the Twitter posts he hasn’t gotten...
Biotechnology, the genetic modification of humans to enhance their physical and intellectual abilities and even bring back extinct animals, can be beneficial for human progress, but it requires careful consideration of ethical issues and ecological balance. We learned about genetically modified foods in middle and high school. Genetically modified foods are new foods that are created by...
Industrial engineering facilitates communication between managers and engineers and promotes collaboration between technology and management by designing efficient systems. It is an important discipline that maximizes efficiency and drives innovation in various industries through optimization, data mining, ergonomics, and more. Industrial engineering is where the rubber meets the...
Recently, small North Korean-made drones were spotted in Paju, Baengnyeong Island, and Samcheok, and they were able to capture images of the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Blue House. This incident exposed the military’s security holes and raised questions about how to detect drones and the infiltration techniques of North Korean drones. Along with various detection...
Natural language processing, the core technology of conversational artificial intelligence, is a technology that enables computers to understand and communicate with human language, recognizing speech and understanding meaning to give accurate answers and perform tasks. This technology is used in various fields such as searching, analyzing information, and providing customized services, and is...
Robots and doppelgangers that mimic the neural networks of nematodes are perceived as a threat to human self-identity, evoking physiological and emotional fears. This antipathy stems from the potential for AI-like beings to violate human identity. Did you know about the pretty little nematode (scientific name Caenorhabditis)? It’s a worm-like creature about 1 millimeter long, and...
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