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In this blog post, we revisit the essence and purpose of revolution, exploring together the right direction for change toward a healthy society.   In Chapter 18: A Permanent Revolution of Yuval Noah Harari’s Sapiens, the author states: “In the past, the social order rested on firm foundations that did not change. Over the last few centuries, however, the idea of revolution – of a...

In this blog post, we deeply contemplate whether what we truly desire is eternal life or a meaningful life.   Throughout history, humanity has always pursued eternal life. Just as China’s Emperor Qin Shi Huang searched for the elixir of immortality to fulfill his dream of eternal youth, even in the 21st century, despite human life expectancy increasing by several decades, we continue...

This blog post explores the relationship between scientific progress and religion, examining why religion remains necessary in human society.   One of the core keywords frequently appearing in the book Homo Deus I recently read is undoubtedly ‘religion’. Religion has not only persisted since the dawn of human society but is also deeply rooted throughout society, as evidenced by churches...

This blog post examines the impact of the changing numerical system on human thought, as discussed by Yuval Noah Harari, and explores how it alters human thinking and social structures.   Yuval Noah Harari’s ‘Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind’ contains critical insights about the numerical system. Harari expresses concern that human thinking has shifted from natural, associative...

This blog post examines the potential social inequality issues intelligent design technology could cause and discusses solutions to address them. It emphasizes the necessity for the fair distribution of technological advancements.   Yuval Noah Harari, author of Sapiens, presented three scenarios suggesting humanity could be replaced by another species and face extinction. These scenarios all...

This blog post examines how religion contributed to human survival and social cohesion from an evolutionary psychology perspective.   After going two days without food, I came home and opened the refrigerator. Inside were chocolate and garlic. Which would you reach for first? While not everyone would, most people would likely eat the chocolate first. After going hungry for a long time...

This blog post discusses how humanity’s freedom and dignity may change with the advent of the data era, based on Yuval Harari’s ‘Homo Deus’.   Recently, the concept of ‘big data’ has become a major social topic. Within the social development trend known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, ‘data’ is the most crucial element; some even argue that data is the language of the Fourth...

In this blog post, let’s explore the advancements and future of biotechnology, the meaning of the end of Homo sapiens, and the definition of Homo sapiens.   Marvel’s First Avenger, Captain America, possesses muscles and strength beyond what humans can achieve. Many people envy such strength, but now, with enough money, acquiring such muscles is no longer difficult. This is thanks...

This blog post critically examines the relationship between animals and humans, focusing on the concept of animism as presented in Homo Deus.   In his book Homo Deus, Yuval Noah Harari compares animism with the Bible, arguing that animism treats animals as equal to humans. This is most clearly illustrated in the early part of Part 1, ‘Children of the Serpent’. Yuval Noah Harari describes...