In this blog post, we’ll explore the philosophical concepts of Duns Scotus, the new directions he set for medieval philosophy, and the impact he had on later generations. The ideas of the English theologian Duns Scotus are so esoteric and specialized that he has been called a philosopher’s philosopher. Rather than simply presenting theories, Scotus focused on delving deeply...
Are the human rights of cloned babies born from nuclear replacement technology being considered enough?
In this blog post, we explore the human rights of cloned babies born from nuclear replacement technology, and whether the ethical and spiritual implications of this technology are being fully considered. In 1997, the unveiling of Dolly, a cloned sheep created by replacing the nucleus of an adult sheep’s somatic cell, kick-started the debate about the possibility of human cloning...
How does indeterminacy in quantum mechanics and atman in Eastern philosophy connect science and philosophy?
In this blog post, we explore how indeterminacy in quantum mechanics and atman in Eastern philosophy connect science and philosophy. The connections between the two fields offer new insights. Quantum mechanics is both an end point and a new beginning for modern physics, which has been highly developed to date. The discovery of quantum mechanics was as revolutionary as Darwin’s theory...
The role of individual assessment and facilitation in college group play to prevent free riding
In this blog post, we’ll explore the role of individualized assessment and moderation in preventing free riding in college group activities, and suggest effective solutions. At some point in your college career, you’re bound to encounter group work. After experiencing several group activities, college students realize why communism did not succeed in the real world. When a...
Can advances in video review technology replace the role of the referee?
In this blog post, we take a look at whether advances in video refereeing technology could replace the role of the referee and the changes in fairness and authority that could result. In today’s world, science and technology are becoming more and more advanced and have deeply penetrated modern society. In sports, high-speed camera technology is helping to capture split-second moments...
Personalized humans, the answer to disease? The beginning of ethical controversy and inequality?
In this blog post, we explore whether personalized human technology could be the answer to curing diseases, or whether it could create new inequalities and ethical controversies. From birth, all living things are governed by biological codes called genes, which are responsible for the expression of our biological characteristics. These traits can determine not only our physical and mental...
Can big data be the key to crime prediction and prevention?
In this blog post, we explore how big data can be used to predict and prevent crime, as well as its limitations. It’s a scary world out there, with so many crimes happening right now, and you or someone you know could be a victim at any moment. Crimes such as murder and sexual assault leave victims with irreparable scars that can be difficult to recover from for the rest of their...
How do organisms evolve through generations, and how does evolutionary theory explain it?
In this blog post, you’ll learn about how life evolves through generations and how the theory of evolution explains this process. All living things gradually change their characteristics over the course of generations, and these changes allow them to adapt to their environment. This process and its outcome is called “evolution,” and the various theories and disciplines related to it...
How to stop free riding in group activities and a look at human nature
In this blog post, we’ll discuss how to prevent free-riding in group activities and what it says about human nature. Group work is not just a tool for solving problems; it is an important experience that builds the ability to reconcile diverse opinions, respect each other’s perspectives, and create better outcomes through collaboration. Through these processes, college students...
Does genetic design violate autonomy and ethics?
This blog post explores the impact of advances in genetic design on autonomy and ethics, looking at the ethical controversies surrounding it and whether it violates autonomy. Survival and reproduction are instincts of all living things, and living a long and healthy life is one of the oldest aspirations of humanity. This instinct is focused not just on sustaining individual life, but on...