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The birth of heroes and the memory of them are reconstructed in changing times and peoples, reflecting how the desires and national imagination of each era mythologize and commodify them. Reinterpretations of heroes play an important role in bridging the past and present, and are deeply involved in the formation of national identity.   Exploring how heroes are created, how they are...

This article begins with Socrates’ question and explores how the quest for truth is possible through Heidegger’s philosophy. It explains how the awareness of anxiety and mortality makes questions of truth and existence possible.   “It is not necessary to ask questions about what we already know. But it’s impossible to question what we don’t know at all. How, then, can...

This article explores the criteria for distinguishing between physical and chemical changes, and discusses the dissolution of carbon dioxide in water and the dissolution of salt. It analyzes these changes from a variety of perspectives, focusing on both phenomena as changes in the properties of matter and changes in molecular structure.   “Is the dissolution of carbon dioxide in water a...

Our eyes perceive the color of objects differently under different lighting conditions, which stems from differences in brightness and color perception. The eye is a complex regulator that detects contrast, color, distance, and depth, and adjusts the amount of light to suit the environment.   The color of an object seen under electric light or special lighting may appear different when...

With the advancement of science and technology, humans are able to choose to evolve, and there is a possibility that we can become closer to a “god” that transcends emotions. This article questions whether we would still be human if we lost our emotions in the process.   “I wish I had an extra arm!” There are many people around me who complain about how much easier it would be if they had an...

Twentieth-century artists reevaluated materials as central to artistic expression, not just as tools. They emphasized the raw qualities of materials, rejected traditional art forms, and explored new creative possibilities.   20th-century artists discovered the value and richness of materials. This is not to say that earlier artists did not understand that creative compositions emerge from...

Mitochondria are vital organs that produce energy to keep cells alive, but they also have a double-edged sword: they produce free radicals that can harm cells.   Humans need constant energy to stay alive and active. The main way the body gets this energy is by breaking down the nutrients in food. Specifically, carbohydrates, fats, and proteins are broken down in the cells to produce energy...

The rapid development of modern science and technology may not benefit all human beings equally and may lead to the formation of a new form of elite ruling class based on economic superiority, which could have serious implications for the future of humanity.   Not long ago, United Airlines in the United States made headlines for forcibly removing a yellow passenger from an airplane. It was...

This article addresses the issue of noise in public spaces, pointing out the limitations of simple regulation and emphasizing the need for a proactive approach that recognizes the cultural value of sound and creates new spaces.   In the middle of a concert by a symphony orchestra, a cell phone rings, shattering the calm flow of the music and the serene tension. The audience looked around the...

Modern people are exposed to the suffering of others primarily through the media, but this creates emotional distance and undermines compassion. The need for compassion grows in the safety of modern society and the complexity of relationships, and true compassion can be realized through solidarity.   Modern people experience the suffering of others primarily through media such as the news...