Plastic surgery is not only aesthetic, but also reconstructive surgery, which plays an important role in restoring bodily functions and improving quality of life, and it continues to evolve in combination with various advanced technologies. Initially aimed at restoring the body after burns or accidents, it has now reached the level of mimicking the body’s original functions, such as...

The death penalty is inhumane, has the potential to victimize innocent people, and can be used as a political tool in autocratic regimes. It is also not proven to deter crime, and countries that have abolished the death penalty have lower crime rates. For the sake of respect for life and social safety, the death penalty should be abolished, and alternatives include strengthening social safety...

Since the birth of Dolly, a somatic cloned sheep, in 1997, countries around the world have tightened bans and regulations on human cloning, expressing both visceral aversion and ethical concerns. However, it’s worth discussing whether the instinctive aversion and ethical objections surrounding human cloning are well-founded or just vague fears that can change with the times.   In...

Humans have long longed for eternal life, and modern science and technology continue to attempt to realize it. However, from Heidegger’s philosophical point of view, true happiness is more about living with a sense of meaning and purpose through finite time. If we were given eternal life, we would most likely lose the value of time and experience unhappiness in its meaninglessness.  ...

In the philosophy of science, theories by Popper, Lakatos, Kuhn, and others have attempted to explain the process of scientific development and the criteria for theory selection, but each has its limitations. Popper’s disprovationalism emphasizes the importance of disproving theories but has practical limitations. Lakatos tried to complement this by proposing the concept of a research...

  Humans have long aspired to immortality, and advances in modern science have brought the possibility of life extension closer. However, when immortality becomes a reality, it raises ethical and social issues, and concerns that personal happiness may be threatened. We need to think seriously about whether immortality will be a blessing for humans or a new set of problems.   Dreams of...

  Intense pulsed light (IPL) treatments use different wavelengths of light to treat a wide range of skin problems, from pigmentary disorders, hot flashes, fine lines, acne-prone skin, and hair removal. By targeting melanin and hemoglobin, IPL removes pigment without damaging the epidermis and improves skin elasticity by stimulating collagen synthesis. However, it is important to be careful...

  ASMR content focuses on triggering the autonomous sensory pleasure response (ASMR) to provide viewers with psychological relief and pleasant stimulation through auditory and visual stimuli. It has become popular among young people, especially on video platforms such as YouTube, and has gained enough social and cultural attention to warrant a variety of studies. However, there are also...

At the end of the 19th century, Edison and Tesla’s victory in the electricity wars made alternating current the standard for power delivery due to its efficiency over long distances. But with recent advances in high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission technology, direct current has overcome the limitations of alternating current and is emerging as a viable alternative for the power...

In the 21st century, advances in science and technology have made embryo cloning and genetic manipulation possible, and biotechnology has made significant contributions to disease treatment and human genetic research. However, ethical questions about human dignity and the natural order are constantly being raised. Issues such as the moral status of embryos and cloned organisms, religious...