Google Glass was an innovative HMD technology, but it failed in the market due to its voice-based commands, inconvenience in public, and privacy concerns. Future technological advancements will require a paradigmatic redesign and a new user-centered direction.   HMDs and Google Glass HMD (Head-Mounted Display) is a video display device that can be worn on the head like glasses to...

Antarctica is a critical region for curbing global warming and maintaining unique ecosystems. However, resource exploitation can lead to serious problems, including glacier decline, ozone depletion, extreme weather and international conflict, and requires careful consideration and conservation.   If you look at a globe, you’ll see Antarctica painted white. You’ve probably seen it...

  In this article, we’ll cover the causes of hangovers and how to deal with them. Acetaldehyde, inflammatory reactions, methanol, and other factors contribute to hangovers, and we’ll discuss the various remedies that can be used to control them, as well as suggest effective ways to deal with them.   Introduction As many office workers can attest, December is a time of year...

This essay is about the feelings and reminiscences of a young man who experienced separation from his beloved cousin. The protagonist is unable to get used to the separation despite the passage of time in grief after his brother’s sudden death, and honestly describes his anguish and growth process of letting go of his brother.   Breakups. It’s a word we’ve heard in...

This article argues that while “convergence” has become a key modern buzzword, its meaning is often diluted and overused. It distinguishes true convergence from concepts such as parallelization, application, and borrowing, and discusses the importance of convergence in redefining its nature and driving creative value.   It is the age of convergence. From my own field of study to industry...

Genetically modified foods (GMOs) have been praised for their ability to increase yields and adapt to climate change, but there are still concerns about their safety and morality. Some argue that GMOs are an inevitable technology to solve the food problem caused by population growth.   We can’t go through life without eating food. In Korea, where rice is the staple food, it is very...

In the modern world, our diet is directly related to our health, and it’s important to have a balanced nutrition. Food and nutrition is the study of food and nutrition to suggest the right way to eat, with the goal of promoting health and preventing disease. It contributes to improving people’s quality of life.   Clothing is one of the three essential elements of human life...

This article analyzes the causes of free riding in groups and suggests regular communication between members as a solution. It explains how various experiments have shown that retaliatory measures, such as fines, are not effective in preventing free-riding, but rather, how to encourage altruistic behavior by increasing trust through communication and strengthening the sense of community.  ...

Genetic design technology is presented as a new means of evolution to enhance human capabilities and reduce inequality. However, it is a double-edged sword with both advantages and disadvantages, raising ethical issues and debates about freedom of choice.   Recent advances in genetic engineering have raised the issue of ‘genetic design’. Genetic design is not just biological...

  Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are used to treat diseases and produce GMO agricultural products, and while they have positive uses, they are also controversial due to ecosystem disruption and safety concerns. In particular, the negative impacts of uncontrolled GMOs on society and the environment need to be recognized, and consumer protection and stewardship are needed.   The...