In this blog post, we will examine how the principle of frontality used in New Kingdom Egyptian wall paintings expressed the aspiration for eternal life. ‘New Kingdom Egyptian wall paintings’ are completely different from Greek art. Figures depicted in Egyptian murals and paintings typically have their heads turned to the side, their upper bodies facing forward, and their feet turned to...
Is the difference-in-differences method the most appropriate way to evaluate policy effects when experiments are not feasible?
In this blog post, we examine the reliability and limitations of the difference-in-differences method, which is widely used to evaluate policy effects in situations where experiments are difficult to conduct. In economics, there are many instances where the effects of a policy must be evaluated to facilitate evidence-based policy discussions. This process is crucial for solving social and...
How does stereo music played through earbuds create a sense of realistic space?
In this blog post, we’ll explore how stereo music played through earbuds creates a sense of realistic spatial depth, examining the principles of audio technology that utilize sound directionality and auditory cues. When listening to stereo music through earbuds, the slight difference in sound reaching each ear creates a sense of space, as if a concert hall were unfolding right in front of...
How Important Is the Left-Right Distinction in Earbuds and Headphones for Our Hearing?
In this blog post, we’ll explore why earbuds and headphones have left and right designations, examine their impact on our hearing, and uncover the principles behind a more immersive audio experience. All earbuds and headphones are labeled with left and right indicators so they can be worn in the left and right ears, respectively. We often overlook these left and right markings when using...
Can one ever get used to a breakup, or do we just learn to pretend we’re used to it as time goes by?
In this blog post, I’ll share my honest thoughts on how time transforms the grief of parting ways with someone you love. Breakup. It was a word I’d heard countless times in romantic movies and love songs, but to me, it felt strangely unfamiliar. That’s because, in my twenty-odd years—a life not all that long—I had never experienced a heartbreaking breakup. So I had no idea what a breakup...
How Does the Convergence of Medicine and Engineering Drive Innovation in Medical Technology?
In this blog post, we explore how the convergence of medicine and engineering contributes to the advancement of medical technology and the resolution of health issues. With science and technology advancing at a rapid pace these days, one of the biggest issues in the field is “future-oriented convergence technology.” Future convergence technologies refer to next-generation technologies that...
In an era where people trust search engines more than doctors, is that really okay?
In this blog post, we’ll examine the pros and cons of online medical information and discuss what we should consider first to ensure reliable medical care. A stylish mom hands over a referral letter. Before I could even finish reading the note explaining that her child’s fever wouldn’t subside, she abruptly asked, “What’s wrong with him?” Seeing the look on her face—as if she expected me...
Where does the right to healthcare end, and where does abuse begin?
In this blog post, we examine from various perspectives whether healthcare welfare is an essential policy for safeguarding citizens’ fundamental rights, or whether it is a system with inherent limitations that could lead to moral hazard. “Excessive welfare breeds laziness!” This is a phrase we always hear when there are attempts to expand or reform welfare policies. From free school meals...
Can Medical Robot Technology Enhance Surgical Precision and Overcome Human Limitations?
In this blog post, we explore how advancements in medical robot technology are improving surgical precision and safety, and how they are overcoming human limitations. Advances in cutting-edge computing and mechanical engineering have led to the widespread adoption of robots across various industrial sectors, boosting efficiency and reducing costs. In particular, the use of these industrial...
Yin-Yang, the Five Elements, and Meridian Theory: Wisdom of Traditional Medicine or Pseudoscience?
In this blog post, we will analyze whether the core theories of Korean medicine—Yin-Yang, the Five Elements, and meridian theory—can be validated by modern scientific standards, or if they are merely unscientific beliefs. The dictionary definition of science is “systematic knowledge aimed at discovering universal truths or laws.” In a broad sense, it refers to academia; in a narrow sense...