CategoryOpinion

Can governments effectively select and implement exchange rate policy instruments by considering the four aspects of coercion, directness, automaticity, and visibility?

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To achieve policy objectives that affect people’s lives, governments use policy instruments with different characteristics such as coercion, directness, automaticity, and visibility to stabilize exchange rates, align the interests of economic actors, and pursue economic stability through international cooperation.   The government conducts policy by considering the characteristics of...

How will self-driving car technology change our daily lives and the future of society?

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Self-driving cars are revolutionizing transportation systems as the technology matures, heralding major changes in our daily lives and the future of society. At every stage of development, this technology has the potential to improve road safety and travel efficiency, reduce traffic congestion, protect the environment, and create new industrial ecosystems.   Google, the company that wowed...

How do radioactive elements decay in nature, what are the different types of radiation, and how are they used in our daily lives and in science and technology?

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Most atomic nuclei in nature are stable, but when their atomic number exceeds 83, they become unstable, emit radiation, and transform into stable nuclei. Alpha, beta, and gamma rays are emitted in this process, which transforms the element into a more stable state. Radioactive decay has many applications, including dating the Earth and treating cancer.   Most atomic nuclei in nature are...

How does the mechanism of breathing work, how does it affect our lives, and what do we need to know to stay healthy?

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Respiration is the process of oxygenation and carbon dioxide expulsion, the movement of air through the lungs as pressure changes. This process is essential for sustaining life, and proper breathing promotes physiological and psychological health.   In order for humans to live and function, it is essential to supply oxygen to cells and expel carbon dioxide from the body as a result of...

How did the evolution of the automobile begin, and what do current and future technological innovations look like?

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The invention and evolution of the automobile began with the invention of the wheel, and progressed through steam, electricity, and internal combustion engines to the current gasoline and electric vehicles. In the future, green energy and self-driving technology will drive automotive innovation.   The word ‘car’, meaning automobile, comes from the Latin words ‘carrus’...

How can you objectively judge and compare the basic performance and features of cars?

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This article explains how to judge the basic performance and features of a car with limited knowledge of the car, and provides objective criteria to consider when choosing a car.   I don’t normally have any interest or knowledge about cars. The knowledge I had about cars from my friends was related to the price and fuel efficiency of Lamborghinis, Benzes, and other models, and the...

Why is Dr. Jong-Wook Lee, the 6th Director-General of WHO, remembered as a ‘leader of action’?

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In this blog post, I’d like to introduce you to one of my life’s role models, Dr. Jong-Wook Lee. As the sixth Director-General of the World Health Organization, he was dedicated to improving global health and led the fight against infectious diseases and the elimination of health inequalities based on the belief that “if it feels right, do it”.   A man confesses to the woman he...

The evolution of the automobile and environmental issues: how can we solve them?

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Cars have become a necessity for modern life, but they are also causing environmental pollution. Eco-friendly cars such as hybrid, electric, and hydrogen vehicles are being developed, but they are not yet commercialized. We need to start a new chapter in the automobile era by increasing efficiency.   In the 21st century, cars are considered an indispensable means of transportation. In 2024...

How maglev and hyperloop technologies will revolutionize our daily lives and industries

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Transportation has been evolving for a long time, and today we have gasoline cars and high-speed rail, and in the future, maglev and hyperloop technologies will revolutionize industries and our daily lives. These technologies are faster and more efficient than conventional transportation and have the potential to solve our energy challenges.   Transportation has been evolving for a long time...

What is the role of electricity and electronics in our daily lives and the importance of physics?

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More than half of the top 10 companies in the 2024 Global Enterprise Brand Value ranking are focused on electrical and electronic products, and these products are essential to our daily lives. Understanding the physics of electricity flow explains the role of conductors and semiconductors, how electronics evolved, and how capacitive touchscreen technology works.   In 2024, the global brand...