In this blog post, we’ll look at why scientific truths start out on the fringes and explore how this plays out in the evolution debate. Until the end of the 16th century, heliocentrism, the idea that the Earth is the center of the universe and that all the stars and planets, including the Sun, revolve around it, was strongly entrenched in people’s minds. Based on his...
Is criminality genetic, environmental, or both?
In this blog post, we’ll explore whether criminals are born with genetics, environmental influences, or a combination of both through various studies and examples. Everyone dies eventually. But some of them get killed. In the news, murder is a great way to grab viewers’ attention. Even if it’s not directly related to you, and even if it’s in a place that’s...
Is human language a byproduct of intelligence or adaptation?
In this blog post, we’ll explore and discuss different perspectives on whether human language is simply a byproduct of intelligence or an adaptation to our environment. “Why do we exist?” is a question first posed by Richard Dawkins in his book The Selfish Gene. Few people can answer this question with clarity. But Charles Darwin answered this question in 1859 with the publication of...
Persistent information gaps and solutions in the digital information society
In this blog post, we explore the causes of the persistent information divide in the digital information society and suggest effective approaches to closing it. Just as there is a gap between the haves and have-nots in a capitalist society, there is also a gap between the haves and have-nots in the digital information society. In the early days of digital media, there was optimism that the...
How transportation has impacted the 21st century global village and economy
In this blog post, we’ll explore how the development of transportation has led to the globalization of the 21st century and how it has changed our economies and lives. The 21st century is often referred to as the globalization era. The development of transportation and communication has made this possible. Transportation, in particular, has allowed us to reach any part of the world...
In the face of suffering, how do we stand in solidarity?
In this blog post, I’d like to explore how we can practice true compassion and solidarity when faced with the suffering of others in the modern world. We experience the suffering of others primarily through media such as the news and movies. Every day, we see disasters and tragedies happening around the world on our screens, and we take them in as if they were unreal. Media plays a...
Has technological advancement contributed to our mental well-being?
In this blog post, we’ll explore whether technological advancements have not only made our lives easier, but have also had a positive impact on our mental well-being. Technology has been improving endlessly since humans started using tools. We started with the most primitive tools – stones and twigs – and have since created increasingly sophisticated tools. This journey...
How did movies become an art of reinventing reality?
In this blog post, we’ll take a look at how movies evolved from mere entertainment to an art form that reinvents reality. The history of cinema is one of experimenting with artistic possibilities and discovering unique means of expression, from its beginnings as a curious eye-candy. While early movies were technological marvels that showed simple movements, they gradually evolved...
How does light refraction create mirages in deserts and polar regions?
In this blog post, we’ll explore how light refraction creates mirages in deserts and polar regions. Learn the science behind how mirages form. A mirage is a phenomenon where something appears to be there when it’s not. However, a mirage is not an illusion or trick of the eye, but rather a phenomenon where the original object appears to be somewhere else due to temperature...
Why did 20th-century abstract painting in Western art reject realism and find a new path?
In this blog post, we’ll explore why 20th-century abstract painting in Western art rejected realism and found a new path. Let’s explore the historical context and artistic changes. In the 20th century, Western art saw a trend toward abstract painting, which emphasized the figurative qualities of painting over the realistic depiction of objects. In some ways, the formative...