CategoryOpinion

Biometrics: Is it a safe choice between security and privacy?

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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...

Can a corporate culture that enforces positive attitudes truly drive employee and organizational growth?

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This article critically explores whether the positive attitudes that companies force on their employees actually work, and whether they are beneficial to employees and organizations given the side effects associated with emotional labor.   In our daily lives, we often encounter store clerks or phone agents who are always smiling and overly friendly to customers. Is it healthy for us to...

How can humans set ethical standards and make decisions as science and technology advance?

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Advances in science and technology can pose risks without social and ethical consensus, and technologies such as human cloning can threaten human dignity and religious beliefs, requiring a multifaceted approach.   A technology may have scientific, social, or other benefits in and of itself, but it will not have an ethical consensus within the technology, which means that humans must develop...

Given the challenges faced by engineering majors and the need for institutional support, how can engineering talent achieve greater results?

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This article addresses the real-life challenges that engineering majors face in their studies and careers, and discusses how institutional support, expanded on-campus experiences, and the accumulation of successful career paths can help foster the growth of engineering talent.   In Korea, there is a medical school fever every year during the entrance exam season. At the same time, I feel sad...

How did SSDs surpass HDDs to become the next generation of storage?

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SSDs are much faster, cooler, and more scalable than hard disks (HDDs), and thanks to technological advances in interfaces, memory, controllers, and more, they’re the next generation of storage. SSDs are likely to continue to improve in performance in the future, as they offer greater efficiency and reliability compared to HDDs.   If you’ve been shopping for a computer recently...

Is Macbeth a tragic hero of human conflict or an unforgivable murderer?

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  Shakespeare’s Macbeth tells the story of a protagonist whose lust for power leads him to murder and destruction, and explores whether he is a sympathetic character in a human conflict or simply an unforgivable murderer.   Can Macbeth be forgiven? As one of the Four Great Tragedies of Shakespeare, Macbeth can be described as a blood-soaked world. It’s a tragic tale in which...

Can Karl Raimund Popper’s theory of disprovability be a valid criterion for distinguishing science from non-science?

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Karl Raimund Popper presents disprovability as a criterion for distinguishing science from non-science, and argues that metaphysical discussions can play an important role in the development of scientific theories and the distinction between pseudoscience and science. In doing so, he aims to deepen scientific inquiry and deepen our understanding of the nature of science.   Inductive...

How did Antoni Gaudí influence Barcelona and its architectural history, and how does his architectural philosophy inspire today?

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Antoni Gaudí redefined the identity of Barcelona with his iconic buildings, and his original architectural philosophy of harmonizing with nature continues to inspire people today.   Antoni Gaudí is an indispensable figure in the history of Spanish architecture. His name is inextricably linked to the history of modern architecture, and his works continue to inspire people even after his death...

Why are we still using fossil energy when it threatens the global environment and human survival?

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This article discusses how fossil energy is a major contributor to today’s environmental problems and has serious environmental impacts, including global warming and acid rain. It also points out that despite these problems, energy policies continue to be centered around fossil energy, emphasizing the need for alternative energy sources.   Carbon emissions are one of the most...

Can the ocean be the solution to global warming: What are the environmental impacts of artificial carbon dioxide injection and the carbon cycle?

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The oceans absorb heat and carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, helping to stabilize the Earth’s climate system. Humans are trying to address climate change by artificially injecting carbon dioxide into the oceans, but the long-term effects on marine ecosystems are uncertain and require environmental regulation and further research.   The ocean absorbs heat from the atmosphere and...

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