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Free riding in groups puts an undue burden on some members, and the role of the leader and the moral obligations of the group are important to address this. Altruistic cooperation contributes to group survival and efficiency, which leads to social benefits.   The most problematic aspect of group work is free riding. Similar to taking a ride in a car without paying, the amount of...

Climate warming is caused by an increase in greenhouse gases, which are raising the average global temperature. Since the Industrial Revolution, carbon dioxide emissions have skyrocketed, accelerating the temperature rise. This is causing a variety of environmental changes, including melting glaciers, rising sea levels, natural disasters, and ecosystem disruption. To address these issues, efforts...

This article explains the kin selection hypothesis that selfish motivation at the genetic level manifests itself in altruistic behavior to defend family members, while also addressing the possibility that such altruistic behavior may also stem from social and moral factors independent of genes.   The Korean movie ‘ The Flag Flies ‘ depicts an older brother’s tearful...

Since 2010, smartphones have drastically changed our lives. This article covers the concept and history of the smartphone, and the positive and negative changes it has brought. It also looks at the devices they’ve replaced and the impact they’ve had on our daily lives, and examines the present and future of the smartphone revolution.   The 21st century, especially since 2010, can...

Humans have long dreamed of eternal life, but even if science and technology make it possible, happiness is not guaranteed. Eternal life can lead to a variety of problems, including resource depletion, social inequality, and a loss of meaning in life, so it is difficult to achieve happiness through eternal life alone.   From Qin Shi Huang’s quest to find the elixir of life, to medieval...

  The automobile has undergone many transformations since its invention over 100 years ago, with more than 90 million vehicles produced annually using fossil fuels and electricity as energy sources. It is an important industry in South Korea, accounting for 80% of transportation and 10% of employment. However, advances such as autonomous driving technology are being made along with...

Nuclear power enables efficient electricity generation, but it also poses risks, such as the Fukushima accident. To replace it, we need to reduce our reliance on nuclear power plants by reducing energy waste, developing renewable energy, and increasing power efficiency. By building a sustainable energy supply system, we can prepare for a safer and greener future.   Remember the Fukushima...

Eugenics is the attempt to improve the quality of life by manipulating human genetic traits, and while it can be useful when limited to therapeutic purposes, unethical applications risk undermining human dignity. It is important to establish ethical standards through social consensus.   When we meet another human being, we ask them a number of questions to get to know their personality and...

Among the various predictions of the end of humanity, we explore the possibility that advances in science and technology will allow Homo sapiens to evolve into new, godlike beings. It explains how biotechnology, cyborg engineering, and non-organic engineering can overcome the limitations of Homo sapiens and transform it into a new form of being.   The end of humans, or Homo sapiens, has been...

Shipbuilding and marine engineering goes beyond the design and construction of ships to study various fields such as marine resource development, environmental protection, and disaster response, including offshore plants and structures, which play an important role in sustainable development and safety.   Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering is a major that deals with all engineering problems...