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  Recently, violent crimes against vulnerable people, such as children and women, have become a problem in densely populated areas. Due to the lack of budget and manpower, existing crime prevention measures are limited, and the principle of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) is gaining attention as an alternative. CPTED is a strategy that reduces crime opportunities and...

Aesthetic realism holds that aesthetic properties are real to the object, while aesthetic antirealism holds that aesthetic judgments are based on subjective experience. Both sides agree that aesthetic judgments are statements that require rational reasons, but they differ on whether they are based on objective properties or subjective sensibilities.   In aesthetics, one of the debates about...

When I was a junior in college, I discussed evolutionary psychology with my classmates when we were talking about gender roles on blind dates. When I explained that evolutionary psychology explains male and female traits in terms of genetics, the boys viewed it negatively. However, I believe that evolutionary psychology is a scientific framework for understanding human nature. It explains human...

The recent Ice Bucket Challenge was started to raise awareness and understanding of the suffering of people with Lou Gehrig’s disease, which destroys motor neurons and gradually paralyzes muscles, and for which there is still no clear cause or cure. With so many people participating in the challenge, awareness of the disease is growing, and support is coming in to help those affected...

The term “nuclear mafia” is used to criticize nuclear industry professionals, but it’s a distortion of a natural phenomenon in which they hold key positions primarily because of their expertise. Nuclear power is a reliable and efficient source of energy, and specialized knowledge is essential. Some unethical behavior is not representative of the entire industry, and we need to...

Modern civilization has brought us many conveniences, but it has also created a serious problem: global warming. Changes in the climate system and increased carbon dioxide emissions are causing global temperatures to rise. To solve this problem, we need international cooperation, advances in science and technology, and small individual actions.   Modern civilization has given us so much...

The term “Frankenfood” refers to genetically modified foods, which have been developed to increase production and facilitate distribution. However, these foods are controversial because their safety for humans and ecosystems is unproven. While genetically modified foods are often seen as a solution to food problems, they also pose potential risks, disruption of ecosystems, and loss of...

Genetic modification technology has the potential to improve the quality of life and dignity of humans by eliminating birth defects and diseases, and enhancing appearance and intelligence. However, the use of this technology can raise social and ethical issues, which require thorough regulation and research to address.   If genetic manipulation became possible, would you choose the...

In addition to environmental pollution and nuclear war, humans, currently at the pinnacle of our species, may be wiped out by genetic manipulation. This is the argument of ‘ Sapiens’ that Homo sapiens could disappear as humans evolve into a new species through biotechnology.   On Earth, humans are currently at the top of the food chain. We are capable of building cities...

After Charles Welles’ Antarctic expedition discovers traces of giants, his son and researchers use genetic engineering to create a new human race, the Emache. This raises questions about the ethics and fairness of genetic engineering, and Michael Sandel argues against genetic enhancement. While I agree with Sandel’s view, I argue that fairness is a more important argument against it...