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Humanity choosing to evolve through genetic modification and biotechnology: what do we really want and what do we stand to lose?

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Humanity has entered an era where it can choose its own evolution through biotechnology and genetic manipulation. This brings with it not only biological changes, but also social, ethical, and philosophical issues. We need to consider whether this is the direction we truly want to go, and reflect on the identity and nature of humanity.   “Seventy thousand years ago, Homo sapiens was an...

Human cloning, ethical dilemmas and practical issues: How can we solve them?

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Human cloning raises ethical and practical issues and is considered an unethical act that violates dignity. Instead, gene therapy and cloning technologies are alternatives, and we should solve the problem of human cloning and pursue a better life through advances in biotechnology.   On February 21, 1997, the birth of Dolly, the first mammal cloned from an adult cell, was announced to the...

How far away are we from emotionally connected machines?

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  An operating system that can communicate with humans may seem like something from the distant future, but thanks to advances in machine learning, it’s becoming more and more of a reality. As machines become smarter by analyzing data and learning through supervised and unsupervised learning methods, they are contributing to solving various problems in our daily lives.   In the...

After humans conquered Earth, could rocket reuse by private space companies usher in a new space age?

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Ever since humans conquered the Earth, they have turned to space to advance rocket technology and science and technology, but space development has been stifled by huge budgetary challenges. However, since the Obama administration, private companies have reignited space development, aiming to reduce costs through reusable rocket technology. Blue Origin and SpaceX are leading the way, with varying...

How does AI overcome the limitations of rule-based systems and mimic the way humans learn?

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Artificial intelligence (AI) has overcome the limitations of early rule-based systems and mimics human learning with new approaches to solve innovative problems in areas as diverse as language translation and object recognition. In this process, AI learns from data and produces efficient and accurate results without the need to define rules. In the future, AI has the potential to make our daily...

How will human evolution and biotechnology change us?

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Humans have evolved as Homo sapiens and have dominated the planet, but advances in biotechnology have made genetic manipulation possible, threatening our species identity. Biotechnology offers benefits, but it also requires serious reflection on the future and end of humanity.   Humanity has existed on Earth since its emergence millions of years ago. Over that time, we have evolved and are...

Are self-driving cars the future of transportation?

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Self-driving cars have the potential to increase transportation efficiency and reduce accidents thanks to advances in technology to recognize and control their surroundings. Several companies, including Google and Volvo, are leading the way, and South Korea is actively involved in developing the technology. While the commercialization of autonomous vehicles still faces legal and societal...

How does digital image compression technology work, and what role does it play in our daily lives?

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Digital images are composed of pixels, and lossless and lossy compression techniques are used to reduce the amount of data. Compression in the JPEG format involves preprocessing, DCT, quantization, and encoding. Digital images are used in a variety of fields, including photography, medical imaging, artificial intelligence, and more, with advances in quality enhancement and copyright protection...

What are the different career paths available to mechanical and aerospace engineering graduates?

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Mechanical and aerospace engineering is a comprehensive major, and students can work in various fields such as research and development, design, and sales. In particular, the ‘Design and Manufacturing’ class helped me to understand the direction of the mechanical major and clarify my career path through teamwork and presentation experiences. The experience gained in this course...

How can advertising strengthen a seller’s monopoly position and ensure long-term profitability in a monopolistically competitive market?

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In a monopolistically competitive market, advertising plays an important role in helping sellers strengthen their monopoly position by highlighting the differentiation of their products and driving buyer preferences. Through advertising, consumers are made aware of the characteristics of the product, which helps sellers gain pricing power. In the long run, the entry of new sellers may reduce the...

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