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Will technological advances push Homo sapiens beyond its own limits and evolve into something new?

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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...

What is marine offshore engineering, the role of offshore plants and structures, and the importance of marine resource development and disaster response?

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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...

The pitfalls of group work and how to stop free riders

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The problem of free-riders in group work undermines a sense of community and collaboration. To combat this, small groups, repetitive assignments, and a reward and punishment system based on participation are effective ways to reduce free-riders and increase the effectiveness of group work.   It has been said, ‘If you look at university group work, you can see why communism is...

What are the laws of thermodynamics, and how do they relate to our daily lives?

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  The laws of thermodynamics are the laws that govern the relationship between heat and mechanical work, and they are very relevant to our daily lives. The second law of thermodynamics, the law of increasing entropy, explains that natural phenomena occur in a direction of increasing disorder. It emphasizes the importance of conserving energy and protecting the environment, and small actions...

Does Homo sapiens understand the desire to evolve into godlike beings through intelligent design?

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Homo sapiens has become the dominant species in ecosystems through cognitive, agricultural, and scientific revolutions, and has achieved unimaginable evolution through intelligent design, including biotechnology, cyborg engineering, and non-organic engineering. But their insatiable appetite and evolution without an ultimate goal warns of a possible apocalypse.   About 100,000 years ago, Homo...

Is scolding truly for the good of others or just an excuse for ourselves?

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The experience of scolding my younger brother in high school made me think about the nature and purpose of scolding. Whether it is for educational purposes or to relieve the emotions of the person being scolded, it makes me recognize and reflect on the difference between my own standards and those of society.   A few years ago, at this time of year, high school juniors were the so-called...

Given the subjectivity of observation and the limitations of the inductive method, how can scientific knowledge be reliable?

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While scientific theories rely on inductive arguments based on observation, the subjectivity and imperfection of observation has a significant impact on the reliability of scientific inquiry. Repeated experiments and various methods are used to improve reliability, and science seeks more accurate and comprehensive understanding through a process of self-correction.   Unlike deduction, which...

In which world can we find happiness?

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If you were given the opportunity to choose between the real world and virtual reality, which world would you choose? Through an exploration of the differences between the two worlds and the nature of humanity, we consider where we can find true happiness.   “You look like you have a lot on your mind, would you like to talk about it?” One day, you’re approached by someone...

Why do humans cooperate? (The instinct to cooperate through the eusocial species hypothesis and the evolution of altruistic behavior)

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This article explains why humans cooperate through altruistic behavior and how altruism evolved, using the eusocial species hypothesis and the prisoner’s dilemma. It discusses that people with similar dispositions can be highly rewarded when they come together to cooperate, and that this is a strategy that favors the development of society and the survival of individuals.   With the...

Why do nice people exist? (The evolution and limits of altruism in the context of the reciprocity hypothesis)

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This course explores why good people exist from an economic and evolutionary perspective, covering the kin selection hypothesis and the reciprocity hypothesis. The repetition-reciprocity hypothesis theorizes that people act altruistically in repeated situations where there is a possibility of retaliation, but it has limitations in explaining one-off encounters or situations involving large...

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