In this blog post, we will take a closer look at the importance of REM sleep on memory through various scientific studies and examples. Sleep is one of the basic needs for human survival. According to the Korean dictionary, sleep is “a state of rest in which the eyes are closed and the consciousness is dormant.” People spend a lot of time sleeping, as they spend a third of their lives...
Why is rock-paper-scissors suitable for explaining biodiversity?
In this blog post, we will look at the coexistence of organisms and the dynamic balance of ecosystems through the simple game of rock-paper-scissors. Rock, paper, scissors! The outcome of the game depends on what you choose to throw, but the real thrill of the game is that there is no permanent winner or loser. Although it is a simple game, rock-paper-scissors is more than just a game; it...
Is it wise to abandon the comfort of virtual reality and choose reality?
In this blog post, we will explore the meaning of virtual and reality, free will, and true life through the movie “The Matrix.” The world view of the movie “The Matrix” is really interesting. The movie begins with the idea of what would happen if we created an artificial intelligence (AI) that would operate creatively on its own instead of a computer program that only performs the...
Why is Vim called a super notepad?
In this blog post, we will introduce the amazing efficiency and features of Vim, the king of text editors, and why it is called a “super notepad.” Vim is a text editor that belongs to the same type as the Windows Notepad that people are getting used to. Vim’s text editing efficiency is so high that it can be called a “super notepad.” Vim is mainly used for editing computer program...
What are the positive and negative effects of social media on modern society?
In this blog post, we will look at the history and functions of social media, as well as the positive and negative effects it has on society, with specific examples. Among the major issues in the IT market in the 21st century, the most notable are the expansion of the smartphone market and the rapid development of social networking services (SNS). Things that were previously thought to be...
How did the TV, a symbol of wealth in the 1970s, evolve into a smart TV?
This blog post takes an interesting look at the development of TV technology, from mechanical televisions to smart TVs, and its social implications. Do you remember the cartoon “Black Rubber Shoes” that was popular about 10 years ago? This cartoon humorously depicted the daily lives of ordinary Koreans in the 1970s from the perspective of an elementary school student named Ki-young. This...
Can AI think like a human, or is it just imitating intelligence?
In this blog post, we will take a deep dive into whether AI is a being that can “think” like a human, or is it just a machine that mimics intelligence. What is AI? It is easy to see that AI stands for artificial intelligence. AI is often interpreted as something that makes machines act by mimicking human behavior. For example, AlphaGo, which defeated Lee Sedol in a game of Go, and the...
Is string theory, which cannot be verified, science or philosophy?
In this blog post, we will look at the scientific validity and philosophical nature of string theory and question its essence. Einstein’s final dream, famous for the theory of relativity, was to unify all the forces in the world into one. His last quest, which was called the “unified field theory,” was not successful, and since then, many physicists have been trying to do so. Under...
GMOs, a solution to hunger or a potential risk?
In this blog post, we will look at whether GMOs are the key to solving the problem of hunger or whether they pose a potential risk to the human body and the environment. GMOs have been on our tables for about 18 years. As of 2023, there will be a total of 37 types of genetically modified agricultural products approved by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, an organization that tests the...
How has PCR technology been used to diagnose viral infections?
In this blog post, we will look at how PCR technology has been used to quickly and accurately diagnose viral infections such as Ebola and COVID-19. In 2014, the Ebola virus terrified people around the world. The Ebola virus is so deadly that the mortality rate is 50-90% within a week of infection. However, the more important factor than the fatality rate is the extent of the virus’s...