This blog post examines the limitations of existing demarcation criteria, focusing on the perspectives of Popper and Kuhn, and explores the need for a new approach to more accurately distinguish science.   The question of what criteria distinguish science from non-science, known as the ‘demarcation problem,’ has troubled philosophers for millennia and remains a subject of active debate today...

Science pursues objective truth, yet it is sometimes distorted under the influence of politics and economics. Through cases including the Hwang Woo-suk scandal, we explore how science is manipulated and what we stand to lose because of it.   The Hwang Woo-suk Scandal and the Political Distortion of Science On February 12, 2004, Science magazine announced via an online breaking news report...

This blog post examines how the Scientific Revolution became the foundation for Western imperialism and led to the oppression of colonial nations.   From the emergence of Homo sapiens tens of thousands of years ago to the present day, humanity has undergone tremendous development. In the early days of humanity, people lived feeling the daily threat of survival. Yet, through the Cognitive...

This blog post scientifically examines the principle behind how the unique dimples on a golf ball’s surface influence its flight distance.   Modern people are passionate about ball sports. We cheer for Messi or Ronaldo’s exquisite shots, marvel at Ryu Hyun-jin’s fastballs, and watch Tiger Woods’s incredible driver shots with bated breath. In this way, we focus on the...

This blog post examines why Wittgenstein believed the meaning of language changes according to context and rules, and explores the concept of language games presented in his later philosophy.   Ludwig Wittgenstein’s philosophy can be divided into an early and a late period. The early period is represented by the Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus, while the late period is represented by...

In this blog post, I deeply contemplate whether the happiness gained in the pursuit of perfection is true fulfillment or merely fleeting pleasure.   I want to be better than others at everything. Because if I could become perfect, I believe I would be supremely happy. While I don’t consciously seek others’ approval, I do have the desire to excel at what I want to do more than...

This blog post explores how options work in daily life and investing, and how they aid in economic decision-making.   While options often bring financial products to mind, many phenomena around us actually exhibit option-like characteristics. The concept of options is applied in diverse situations, from everyday choices to corporate decision-making. A solid grasp of option characteristics...

This blog post explores how doing the right thing may seem like a loss in the short term, but what value and benefits it brings in the long run.   Introduction After graduating high school and entering university, my entire daily life changed significantly—from lifestyle to eating habits. Along with that, the format of assignments I had to complete changed noticeably. Among these, one thing...

In this blog post, we explore the individual’s interests within a community through the concepts of ‘living rightly’ and the free-rider problem.   Why is a righteous life important? Throughout our lives, we often hear that we “must live righteously.” This is not merely a moral exhortation but one of the values naturally established throughout human history as we lived in communities...

In this blog post, we’ll examine why otaku and kidult culture are trending even among adults in modern society, exploring their background and social significance.   Recently, many celebrities categorized as so-called “otaku” frequently appear on various TV variety shows, attracting public popularity. These otaku introduce their obsessions—manga characters, toys, etc.—to the public...