In this blog post, we examine whether the convenience offered by Verichip technology is truly worth the risk of personal information leakage. In an information society, personal information holds immense significance. The most fundamental and crucial role of personal information is to concretely establish one’s identity among countless others. In other words, it establishes a clear...
How do the admissibility and probative value of evidence differ in court, and what are their respective roles?
This blog post examines the difference between admissibility and probative value, focusing on criminal procedure law, and explores the role each plays in criminal trials. The Criminal Procedure Act stipulates that criminal facts must be established by evidence, and the establishment of criminal facts must reach a level of proof beyond a reasonable doubt. This is known as the principle of...
The Convenience and Risks of Verichip: How Far Should We Allow It?
In this blog post, we examine the convenience Verichip could bring and the potential risks that come with it, pondering how far we should allow it. Recently, the importance of personal information has increased exponentially in our society. Alongside the rapid transition into an information society, personal information has transcended being a simple means of identification to become a...
Why do prices determine a nation’s rise and fall?
Prices serve as a crucial indicator of economic trends, significantly impacting a country’s economic stability and its citizens’ quality of life. This article explores why prices matter, how to measure them, and the importance of price stability. Why Prices Matter and How They Are Calculated Articles about prices are among the most common economic news stories encountered...
What changes does literature bring to our lives, and what meaning do we discover within it?
Literature is not mere writing; it possesses the power to transform our lives. This essay explores how literature affects us and the profound meaning we uncover within it. Throughout her life, my mother asked me, “What good is studying literature that you can’t even use?” Only now do I offer her a belated answer. Literature is not a shortcut to power; in that sense, it is not...
Why has money, which has no physical substance or absolute value, become the most powerful tool in life?
In this blog post, we explore why money—which has no physical substance or absolute value—has become a core tool in life. Money is an actor playing a crucial role in the play of our lives. We work for the sake of a few digits appearing in our bank accounts. Even when students want to go out and play, they study late into the night for the sake of earning more money later. Office workers...
What are the ways to prevent free-riding, and why should we live rightly?
This blog post explores methods to prevent free-riding and the reasons for living rightly, applying lessons from group assignments to life. Searching for ‘group projects’ brings up a video titled ‘The Cruel History of Group Projects’ created by the TV comedy program ‘SNL (Saturday Night Live)’ as the top related search term. This video depicts the group leader struggling to complete the...
Individual Assessment and the Role of Group Leaders in University Group Activities to Prevent Free Riding
This blog post explores individual assessment and the role of group leaders in university group activities to prevent free riding, proposing effective solutions. During college life, students inevitably participate in group projects. Through repeated group experiences, they come to understand why communism failed in reality. When multiple people collaborate on a task and all members...
What meaning do personal dreams and happiness hold in an era of endless competition?
In this blog post, we explore the significance of personal dreams and happiness amidst relentless competition and ponder the balance between social success and true happiness. This is a story from a fairy tale book. It begins in the trash can of a living room. Inside lay shards of glass, discarded after being shattered into pieces by a baseball a few days prior. The living room was neatly...
How much should we trust enzymes that are good for the body? Are they really effective?
This blog post scientifically examines the true role of enzymes, which are gaining attention as health foods, and the misconceptions behind exaggerated advertising. “Enzymes are that good?” This is a common advertising slogan we often see in newspaper articles or online media. It lures consumers by suggesting that simply taking enzymes will strengthen the stomach and completely heal any...