Architecture and architectural engineering both deal with architecture, but their roles and approaches differ. Architecture focuses on design and aesthetics, while engineering focuses on structure, construction, and facilities, and we will explore the role and importance of each. The three elements necessary for human life are called rituals. In the Paleolithic Neolithic period, which we...
How can advances and innovations in the petrochemical industry change the future of synthetic products?
This article explains how synthetic products are produced and used in everyday life, discussing the processes of the petrochemical industry, its limitations, and sustainable alternatives. Think about the room you live in. What do you see? You probably see clothes lying around, pay-as-you-throw plastic bags for trash, empty milk bottles, and synthetic rubber mats. They all have one thing in...
How does the gray matter play a crucial role in the development of life?
This article explains how life develops from a fertilized egg, and in particular, how the gray matter plays an important role in early development. Even complex organisms like humans begin as a single fertilized egg. As life develops from simple to complex, it starts with a fertilized egg and goes through the stages of cell proliferation, differentiation, and morphogenesis. This process is...
How do fins contribute to heat transfer and why is it important?
Heat transfer is critical to the performance and safety of mechanical components, and fins are a key technology to improve it. In this article, we’ll take a look at the role of fins and how to cool them efficiently. A long time ago, in 2016, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 exploded and was advised to be recalled due to its dangers. The incident sent shockwaves around the world and sparked...
What is the difference between probative and admissibility of evidence in court, and what are the roles of each?
In criminal procedure law, the facts of a crime must be proved beyond a reasonable doubt, which is called evidentiary jurisprudence. Evidentiality is the legal qualification of evidence, while probative power is the degree to which it contributes to the determination of the facts. The Criminal Procedure Code stipulates that the fact of a crime must be proven by evidence and that the fact...
How can a legal system fulfill both social benefits and equity?
To discuss the desirability of a legal system, we must first consider two criteria: efficiency and equity. Efficiency aims to increase the well-being of society as a whole, while equity emphasizes the fair distribution of resources. This allows legal systems to achieve both efficiency and equity in cases such as theft, bankruptcy law, intellectual property, and environmental protection law...
Why do we engage in altruistic behavior, helping others at a loss?
This article discusses the various hypotheses that have been proposed to explain altruistic behavior, particularly the eusocial species hypothesis, and compares the limitations of the different hypotheses. Altruistic behavior is defined as the act of helping others, even at the risk of harm to oneself. Common sense tells us that it is not easy to understand why anyone would voluntarily do...
Is AI our friend or our foe?
The 2016 Go match between Lee Sedol and AlphaGo sparked a surge of interest in artificial intelligence. As we explore the future of AI and how it will coexist with humans, we need to understand and prepare for the impact it will have on society. AlphaGo vs. Lee Sedol: Humans vs. AI On March 9, 2016, the Go match of the century between humans and computers began. The match was highly...
How is big data changing our lives and what are the implications?
Big data is transforming our lives and is being used by businesses and governments to personalize services. But it also raises privacy concerns, and it’s important to find a balance between convenience and surveillance. Vacation episodes and big data It’s been two weeks since my vacation started. Today, I woke up slowly and was surfing the web when my cell phone suddenly rang...