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Using the virtual reality of the movie The Matrix as a backdrop, discuss why we choose virtual worlds over reality. If sensation and perception are interpreted the same in the brain, it is argued that there is no intrinsic difference between the real and the virtual, and that we need not choose the real just because it is ‘real’.   Imagine the following situation: everything you...

Drawing on the worldview of the movie The Matrix, this course explores the meaning of human free will and choice as the boundaries between virtual reality and reality become blurred. It raises philosophical questions about whether virtual reality can replace reality and whether humans can find true satisfaction in it, and compares the superiority of the real and virtual worlds.   In the...

  Social media has grown rapidly thanks to the development of mobile internet environments and easy-to-use interfaces, and has had a huge impact on not only human communication, but also on society as a whole. However, it has also created side effects, such as addiction, privacy breaches, and the spread of misinformation, which require careful use.   Definition and development of SNS In...

The right to be forgotten, the right of individuals to remove information about themselves left online, seems reasonable on the surface, but it raises a number of issues, including conflicts between freedom of expression and the right to know, problems with the practicality of removing information, a reduction in the openness of the internet, and a distortion of the historical record.   In...

This article discusses the possibilities and limitations of AI, especially strong AI. Based on John Surall’s “Chinese Room Argument”, which argues that programming alone cannot embody human intentionality and sentience, it is necessary to study the physical basis of AI, such as the brain and neurons.   Artificial intelligence (AI) has been at the center of controversy for about 30...

This article explores the reasons for hesitation and fear in the face of important life choices, the regrets that come along with them, and the value and power of literature as a way to support students who make the conscious choice to study the humanities.   How are you? It’s been a long time since we last saw each other. I’ve always wondered how you were doing, and I’m...

Propofol is primarily used as a sleeping anesthetic, and its rapid metabolism and ease of administration make it useful in the medical field. However, it requires strict management due to its addictive nature and potential for side effects. Although it’s controversial due to its abuse by some, it’s a drug that’s proven to be safe and useful when used in the right amounts.  ...

We discuss the importance of talent and hard work through a quote from Thomas Edison. Through various examples, we illustrate that hard work is not enough to succeed, and while talent is necessary, talent alone does not guarantee success. In the end, it concludes that success is a combination of discovering your talent and building on it.   Thomas Edison, the American inventor of the light...

This article aims to understand the difference between pseudoscience and science, and to explain the distinction between scientific theories and pseudoscience, focusing on Popper’s theory of disprovability. However, in modern philosophy of science, this distinction remains ambiguous, and Popper’s theory does not provide a clear solution.   In everyday life, the term...

Since Ted Williams’ .406 batting average in 1941, the .406 batting average has disappeared. This isn’t because hitting skills have deteriorated, but because the overall quality of the game has improved, reducing skill differences and allowing luck to play a bigger role in batting average.   In 1941, Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox finished the season with a .406 batting...