This blog post reflects on the meaning of humanity within a society dominated by science and technology, through Franz Kafka’s ‘The Metamorphosis’. Waking up one morning, Gregor discovers he has become a bug. Transformed into a bug, Gregor finds himself unwelcome anywhere human hands reach, ultimately rejected even by his own family, becoming a true superfluous human. If one focuses...
In this blog post, we explore the essence of scientific research, focusing on the discussions between Heisenberg, Burton, and Dirac. ‘Physics and Beyond: Encounters and Conversations’ is a book recording conversations, debates on various topics with numerous people encountered while researching atomic physics, and the author’s own reflections. This book goes beyond merely explaining...
This blog post examines the scientific debate over whether rape is an evolutionary adaptation or a byproduct of sexual desire mechanisms. Before beginning this blog post, I want to mention that this blog post cannot make value judgments about whether rape is ‘right’ or ‘wrong’. I believe science has no place in making value judgments about rape. Science can only determine the truth...
This blog post examines whether genetic enhancement truly benefits children or whether parental decisions limit their autonomy, exploring various cases and arguments. Michael Sandel argues in his book “The Ethics of Life” that parents should not genetically design their children, opposing genetic manipulation and excessive education. Sandel introduces the concept of ‘changing love’ in this...
This blog post explores programs that evolve autonomously and select their own paths, examining both the potential and risks this technology may bring. One of the most notable trends in technology today is the active pursuit of redefining the laws of life within the ‘inorganic realm’. Computer viruses are often cited as a prime example. These viruses evade detection by antivirus programs...
This blog post analyzes from various perspectives how child design through genetic engineering will change South Korean society’s values, educational culture, and intergenerational relationships, examining both its potential and risks. Recent rapid advances in genetic engineering have enabled the complete mapping of plant genomes. Consequently, genetically modified organisms (GMOs)...
This blog post examines whether genetic engineering is a technology that expands children’s potential or a dangerous intervention that may limit future choices, prompting reflection on human rights and the direction of societal change. Genetic engineering is one of the most prominent fields of study in the 21st century. Though its history is relatively short, its application across...
This blog post examines how human dignity and ethics are threatened amid the advancement of science and technology. Entering the 21st century, humanity’s science and technology have enabled us to bypass the evolutionary path life forms have followed through natural selection over roughly 4 billion years. Advances in genetic engineering and life sciences have transformed evolution...
This blog post discusses how the scope of information we must provide could expand with the advancement of algorithms, and the resulting privacy concerns. Introduction Yuval Noah Harari’s book “Homo Deus” stimulates the reader’s mind in multiple ways. As the chapters progress, he paints an increasingly unsettling future. Particularly with the advancement of algorithms like...
This blog post examines the rights and ethical issues surrounding genetic design, analyzing through various perspectives how far parental decisions can be justified. Michael Sandel argues in ‘The Ethics of Life’ that even if genetically possible, parents should not design their children. Sandel contends that genetic enhancement could lead to eugenics-like problems of determining the...