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This article discusses the opposing views of technological determinism and social constructionism on the relationship between technology and society, and argues why technological determinism prevails in the modern world.   Humans are often referred to as social animals. On the other hand, it is difficult to imagine human life without technology. As such, technology and society are central to...

In the wake of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 explosion in 2016, the importance of heat transfer and efficient fin technology to solve the problem of battery overheating is discussed, and the design and cooling of mechanical components is detailed.   A long time ago, in 2016, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 exploded and was recently advised not to be used due to its dangers. The incident sent...

From ancient to modern times, the development of anesthesia has led to a paradigm shift in medicine from doctor-centered to patient-centered and from technology to art, combining surgical sophistication with patient comfort.   From ancient to modern medicine, there have been many advances in the history of medicine, but anesthesia is arguably one of the most remarkable. Medicine is...

Examines the arguments for and against genetically engineering your child’s appearance, intelligence, and health to improve their quality of life and ensure their freedom of choice.   Before we get into the arguments in favor of and against genetically engineering your child, it’s important to consider what aspects of your child can be designed and what level of influence you...

Starting with an episode of the American TV series Forbidden Science, we discuss the possibility of AI being able to communicate and make love in a similar way to humans, the scientific approach, and the quantification of emotions.   In the American drama series ‘Forbidden Science,’ there is a rather special episode about robots. The show is dominated by sci-fi and erotic scenes...

This article introduces how to layer clothing effectively by utilizing the scientific principles of clothing to beat the cold in winter, and explains the concepts of clothing climate and warmth.   Every winter in Korea, we pull out our padded jumpers, coats, and other heavy coats that have been sitting in the back of our closets for half the year. At this time of year, many people start...

Forensic engineering is a discipline that uses engineering analysis to determine the cause of events and contributes to the legal process, performing important functions such as applying penalties, preventing accidents, and resolving civil disputes.   The term “forensic engineering” is probably unfamiliar to many people. It may seem like an awkward combination of two unlikely...

We’ll explain the history and basic principles of railguns, covering the differences between sci-fi movies and real-life railguns, how the technology has evolved, and explore their current practicality.   A giant, monstrous robot made up of several cars climbs a pyramid. American soldiers at sea in the distance watch and fire a giant laser cannon-like weapon from their ship. Soon...

Organisms have evolved by adapting to their environment, and the theory of evolution was developed based on Darwin’s natural selection and Mendel’s genetics. In this process, evolution is the interaction of a population of organisms with their environment, where heritable traits are selected, and random variation occurs due to gene drift. Modern evolutionary theory integrates these...

Games like Minecraft and advances in BIM technology have given people the joy of creating and managing new worlds at their fingertips, and have revolutionized the way we manage the lifetime of a building by bringing together the past, present, and future of the building industry into one program.   The game Minecraft became popular because it allowed users to do whatever they wanted in a...