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From the invention of the light bulb to LED lighting, how have advances in lighting technology impacted our lives and the environment, and what does the future hold?

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From the invention of the light bulb to LED lighting, technological advancements have transformed our lives and the environment. From the inefficiency of incandescent bulbs to fluorescent and LED lighting, we’ve made strides in energy efficiency and environmental protection, and the future is expected to bring even greener and more efficient lighting technologies.   The invention of...

How Does Labor Affect Human Self-Consciousness and Independence in the Dialectic of Masters and Slaves?

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Based on the three laws of dialectics, this article explains Hegel’s Dialectic of Masters and Slaves and explores the impact of labor on human self-awareness and independence.   To understand the dialectic of master and slave, we must first understand dialectics itself. In a nutshell, dialectic is a principle that attempts to explain the behavior of things by using contradiction or...

Is vegetarianism a sustainable alternative to address health, ethics, and environmental concerns?

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  This article examines the definition of vegetarianism, the various arguments for and against it, and explores its potential as an alternative to address health, ethical, environmental, and poverty issues. Logical arguments and debates are presented on whether vegetarianism can be a sustainable way of eating in the modern world.   Introduction The phrase “I’m a vegetarian” has...

How do declining birthrates and nuclear families affect children’s ability to fit into communities and their special education needs?

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Declining birthrates and the nuclearization of the family, coupled with parental overprotection and addiction to digital devices, are making it harder for modern children to adapt to community life. This has led to an increase in the need for special education and the importance of education that fosters social skills and independence.   With declining birth rates and the nuclear family, our...

Why has feminism turned into misogyny and what direction should we pursue for true gender equality?

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This article analyzes how the feminist movement has lost its original purpose in some circles and has turned into a form of female supremacy, diagnoses the causes of this problem, and suggests the right direction for feminism to take to achieve true gender equality.   Words like feminism, feminist, and women’s rights are very common these days. Feminism is derived from the Latin word...

How to stop free riding in groups and why we should live right?

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This article explores the problem of free riding in group work and how to solve it, and furthermore, why we should live right in our lives. It discusses the importance of living right through long-term benefits, relationships, social norms, self-esteem, and more.   If you search for “group work,” the first thing that comes up is a video called “Group Work Atrocity,” created by the TV comedy...

How much do we understand about power shortages and how nuclear power works?

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As summer power shortages become more severe, the importance of electricity is being recognized. Nuclear power, an important source of electricity in South Korea, uses nuclear fission to generate electricity, but it is also highly controversial and fraught with safety concerns. It’s important to understand how nuclear power works and the misconceptions surrounding it.   Power...

Is eating meat, the traditional human diet, a sustainable and rational choice from a health, ethical, and environmental perspective?

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This article explores the traditional value of meat and the arguments for vegetarianism in the modern world from a health, ethical, and environmental perspective, and calls for a critical rethinking of the sustainability of meat consumption.   The phrase “I’m a vegetarian” has many layers of meaning. Some people eat fish and eggs, while others don’t even drink milk or honey. But...

Is A.I. a mere tool, or could it become the new ruler we fear?

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At a time when technological advancements are being met with mixed feelings of fear and excitement, this book explores whether AI will remain a mere tool or become something beyond humanity, and emphasizes the need to prepare for its future.   It is no exaggeration to say that the 21st century has been dominated by the keyword ‘AI’. What is it that so many people are so...

Where did the atoms that make up our bodies come from, where are they headed after death, and what is our place in the cosmic cycle?

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This article explores from a scientific perspective how the atoms that make up the human body were created in space, brought to Earth, and how they return to space after death, emphasizing that we are part of a cosmic cycle.   “Where do we come from and where are we going?” This question has piqued human curiosity throughout time and place. Humans have attempted to answer this question since...

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