CategoryOpinion

Using the phenomenon of free riding in teamwork tasks that are common in college, we discuss why selfish behavior is detrimental in the long run, and explore the importance of selflessness and the personal and societal benefits it brings.   We can often witness “free riding” during our college experience. This is when a member of a group doesn’t work as hard on a teamwork task and...

There is an ongoing debate about who owns personal data, such as transportation history, between data subjects and big data holders. Recently, there has been a movement to legalize the right to data portability instead of data ownership to strengthen data subjects’ self-determination rights and facilitate data sharing and distribution among companies. While legislating the right to data...

Proposes group scoring as an effective way to prevent free-riders in group activities, emphasizing the importance of individual responsibility and cooperation. Explore the underlying issues of free riding and discuss the long-term benefits and social stability of doing the right thing.   In college, group work is one of the essential requirements. Before we delve into the different aspects...

The massive blackout that occurred in Seoul and other parts of Korea on September 15, 2011, was caused by electricity consumption exceeding supply, causing power plant turbines to shut down due to overload. To prevent this, comprehensive measures such as electricity conservation, government regulatory policies, and the introduction of smart grids are needed.   On September 15, 2011, a...

This article describes the challenges of being an introvert and how Susan Cain’s TED Talk helped her rediscover the value of introversion. It will help you understand the difference between introversion and extroversion and suggest ways to build relationships that recognize your unique personality.   Since childhood, I have always been an introvert, albeit to varying degrees over time...

My experience auditioning for my university’s orchestra club made me think about how stage fright and lack of confidence can affect you in important positions, and I realized that it took a lot of experience and hard work to overcome them.   The first club I decided to join after entering university was the music club, partly because I had heard about it before, and partly because I...

The person I would like to be like is my father. He is a great inspiration to me because he has a big heart, reliability, and a spirit of sacrifice for others. I strive to be a better person by following his teachings.   My father is my ideal man that I want to be like. He has a big heart, reliability, and a spirit of sacrifice for others, which are all qualities I value. For this reason, I...

Abortion is the artificial removal of a fetus from the mother’s body, and the methods vary depending on the stage of pregnancy. This article covers the definition of abortion, abortion methods at different stages of pregnancy, and the controversies surrounding it.   Abortion is the artificial removal of a fetus from its mother’s womb prior to natural childbirth, or the killing of...