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The boundaries between the private and public spheres are blurred on social media, leading to people invading the private space of others, which often leads to disputes online. These conflicts are often unintentional and can be reduced when social media users recognize and respect boundaries.   How is it possible to get into an argument with people you’ve never met? I got to thinking...

This article emphasizes the value of the experience of making things with your own hands in a modern world full of fast-consuming, ready-made products. In particular, the process of building a house has taught me the value of manual labor, the sense of accomplishment that comes with it, and a more mature outlook on life.   Nowadays, we seem to be surrounded by so many finished products. From...

  Automobiles have revolutionized human mobility and contributed to economic and social development, but they have also caused problems such as environmental pollution, traffic accidents, and energy depletion. In order to reduce these negative impacts, it will be important to develop eco-friendly technologies such as electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles, and hydrogen vehicles, as well as...

Despite the fact that digital devices have made electronic documents commonplace, paper still has an important place in our lives. The analog feel and memory that only paper can provide gives people a special experience, and it continues to be valuable even in the digital age.   Walking into a cafe on a nice fall day, the scene is quite different from what it used to be. Instead of books...

Conversations with strangers can be difficult, but travel stories can soften the blow. Based on my experience traveling to Egypt, I reflected on the grandeur and mystery of ancient civilization sites like the pyramids, the people I met along the way, and the precious memories I made along the way, reminding me of the inspiration of travel and the meaning of life.   Conversations with...

Just like the controversial introduction of video-reading technology in sporting events, surveillance cameras are becoming more common in our daily lives. However, people are becoming desensitized to this surveillance and tend to overlook the importance of privacy.   In sports, whether it’s baseball, handball, swimming, or any other sport, athletes compete fiercely and try their best...

Germany’s unrestricted submarine campaign of 1917 was a major blow to the Royal Navy, and sonar, a technology that uses sound to detect the location and characteristics of enemies at sea, has played a major role in warfare and ocean exploration since World War I.   On February 1, 1917, Germany launched an unrestricted submarine campaign that changed the course of the First World War...

The automotive industry is rapidly changing, with global automakers like Tesla and Hyundai developing electric and autonomous vehicles. These technologies are being seen as key to solving environmental and social problems, such as reducing air pollution and preventing traffic accidents.   Tesla Motors, a famous American electric car company, produces only electric cars. Tesla’s cars...

In the story of Cinderella, the glass slipper was a tool for the prince to find his ideal girl, but in real life, obsessing over an ideal and trying to fit others into that mold can lead to tragedy. Having an idealized version of yourself and others can lead to bondage, which must be overcome by the principle of non-possession.   When you think of Cinderella, you probably think of destined...

Since the Industrial Revolution, human technology has advanced rapidly, and our daily lives are filled with machines powered by engines. This article explains what engines are, what they are, and how they are used in real life, and introduces the differences between internal and external combustion engines.   In 1776 AD, the course of human history changed. Engineer James Watt invented the...