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This article focuses on Richard Dawkins’ evolutionary theory and the concept of “memes” to argue that not only humans but also highly social animals are capable of pure altruism. By analyzing the behavior of a wide variety of creatures, it presents the idea that altruism is not a uniquely human trait.   The theory of evolution gained prominence during the time of Charles Robert Darwin...

Social networking services (SNSs) have become an important means of communication in the modern world, but they have also created side effects, such as privacy concerns. We explore the impact of the rapid development of SNSs on society, and the positive and negative aspects that have resulted.   May 18, 2012, was a day in global IT history. It was the day Facebook debuted on the NASDAQ as...

Why is oil depletion always predicted to be 50 years away? Oil’s reserves-to-production ratio (R/P), technological advances, and new resource discoveries are the main factors that keep extending this prediction. It’s impossible to predict exactly when oil will run out, and the R/P metric is an imperfect way to estimate when it will run out.   When will we run out of oil? Many...

Modern internet services rely on the non-stop operation of servers to provide reliable service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Hardware and software technologies, load balancing, and proprietary technologies from platforms like Facebook make this possible.   Many internet services are actively operated and developed these days. Social networking services such as Facebook and Twitter are...

This article explores how the death of a loved one can cause us great grief and how the tragedy of the death of young lives, in particular, can reveal social issues. Focusing on the Sewol ferry tragedy, it highlights why personal grief is intertwined with social responsibility.   The death of someone causes others to feel grief. The loss of a close relative or friend is particularly...

Many people are immersed in smartphone games these days because they provide a sense of accomplishment and security that is difficult to achieve in the complex world. Simple controls and repetitive patterns allow people to forget about stress and fatigue and experience small accomplishments in their daily lives.   Recently, when I take the bus or subway to go to school, I often see a lot of...

  Bitcoin is a decentralized cryptocurrency that has gained worldwide attention for its unique structure, anonymity, and independence from traditional currencies. However, due to its volatility, inconvenience of transactions, and legal restrictions, it is unclear if it can fully fulfill its role as a currency.   What is Bitcoin? These days, the currency that gets the most attention in...

This article compares the biological theories of Richard Dawkins and Denis Noble and explores whether altruistic behavior in animals can be explained by simple genetic laws or should be understood as the result of more complex interactions.   “In his book The Selfish Gene, Richard Dawkins argues that altruistic behavior is a uniquely human trait that distinguishes us from non-human animals...

Blockchain is a technology that allows you to send money securely to anyone in the world without going through a bank. It has applications in many areas, not just finance, and has the potential to disrupt the traditional centralized system.   If we could send money directly to anyone in the world without going through a bank, we could save money on currency exchange and transfer fees; if we...

Biometrics utilize physical features such as fingerprints, irises, and faces for security systems, but there are many challenges to address, including information theft and privacy issues. With the introduction of multiple biometrics and the combination of artificial intelligence, efforts are underway to make the technology more reliable and secure.   In the movie Minority Report, set in a...