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Part 1. Right and Wrong as a Clue to the Meaning of the Universe Chapter 4.  What Lies Behind the Law In Chapter 4, C.S. Lewis takes the clue established earlier—the "Law of Human Nature" (the Moral Law)—and poses the most fundamental question about the universe: "What lies behind this law?" Through this question, he logically explores what the inner moral law we experience tells us about the nature of the universe. Two Views and the Limits of Science Lewis begins his discussion by presenting two major views that explain the universe. One is the materialist view, which holds that everything is the product of matter and chance. The other is the religious view, which posits that there is an intelligence and purpose behind the universe. Lewis reminds us that these two views have always coexisted since ancient times, dismissing the prejudice that one is more "modern" than the other. He avoids the old, exhaustive confrontation of "science versus religion...

Part 1. Right and Wrong as a Clue to the Meaning of the Universe Chapter 3.  The Reality of the Law In Chapter 3 of Mere Christianity , titled "The Reality of the Law," C.S. Lewis argues for the objective reality of the Law of Human Nature (the Moral Law), demonstrating that it is neither a mere custom nor a personal feeling. He returns to the two facts mentioned in the first chapter—that humans know the law of how they ought to behave, yet they fail to actually live by it—to delve deeply into the meaning of this discrepancy. Two Kinds of Laws The core of the chapter begins with a clear distinction Lewis makes between two kinds of "laws." The first is the "Law of Nature," such as the law of gravity, which simply describes how things actually behave. This law offers no choice; a stone does not contemplate whether to "obey" gravity, it simply falls. Thus, such a law is merely another way of stating "what things always do." "Of course...

The history of humanity is not merely a history of technological advancement, but a history of the struggle to perceive and interpret reality. Though we may live in the same era and witness the same events, the worlds reconstructed within our minds are astonishingly different. This frame of perception acts as a fundamental force that determines not only the fate of individuals but the rise and fall of entire eras. It can be broadly categorized into three archetypes: the "Believer," the "Rationalist," and the "Synthesizer."  The Believer The first archetype is the Believer. They treat what they want to believe as truth, rather than objective facts or data. Their world is built upon the pillars of experience, tradition, and emotion, and any information that threatens to crack this structure is treated as a foreign substance and rejected. For them, truth is not something to be discovered, but something to be defended. In the past, during the agrarian age wher...

Stablecoins are poised to play a pivotal role in transforming the global “flow of money” and the overall financial system. Just as smartphones dramatically changed the way we live, stablecoins have the potential to bring about a similar kind of sweeping change.  What might the future look like? As the name suggests, a stablecoin is a form of digital money designed to maintain a stable value—typically, one coin is pegged to the value of a national currency (for example, 1 stablecoin = 1 USD). Unlike Bitcoin, whose price can fluctuate wildly, stablecoins are designed to be used as reliably as the dollar. That’s what sets them apart. 1. Why does the United States place so much importance on stablecoins? The U.S. sees stablecoins as a powerful tool to strengthen the influence of the dollar. Here's why: A major buyer for U.S. government bonds is needed: Companies that issue stablecoins typically hold U.S. government bonds 1 as collateral. As more people use stablecoins, these companies...

Have you ever encountered a situation where a simple visual or linguistic misinterpretation transforms into an unexpectedly funny moment? In the context of Korean language and culture, a clever piece of writing plays on just such a scenario, turning a common road sign into a source of unique humor. Imagine a road sign for a "one-way street" in Korea. In Korean, this concept is represented by the characters " 일방통행 " (Il-bang-tong-haeng) that means "One way". For individuals unfamiliar with the Korean alphabet, these characters can sometimes be visually confusing. It has been humorously suggested that a non-Korean speaker might visually interpret this sign as something akin to " 이바토해 2000 " (Iba-Tohae 2000). Here's where the ingenious wordplay unfolds. The seemingly innocuous "이바토해" (Iba-Tohae) bears a striking phonetic resemblance to " 이봐 토해 " (Ibwa-Tohae), a phrase that humorously translates to "Hey, throw up!" o...

Part 1. Right and Wrong as a Clue to the Meaning of the Universe Chapter 2.  Some Objections C.S. Lewis presented two key observations in Chapter 1 : First, every human being on this earth holds a strange belief—that he ought to behave in a certain way—and he cannot seem to rid himself of that belief. Second, in practice, people do not live according to that standard.  He develops his argument by firmly establishing the idea of a “Law of Human Nature,” “Moral Law,” or a “Rule of Right Behavior.” We all understand well what it means to be stimulated by instincts such as maternal love, sexual instinct, or appetite. It means we feel a strong desire or urge to act in a certain way. (...) But feeling a desire to help someone and feeling that we ought to help—whether we want to or not—are very different things. He emphasizes that moral law is not merely a simple impulse but a kind of directive or command that tells us whether to follow or resist that impulse. The core of moral law...

1. Background of the Founding / 2. Core Ideals and Policy Platform / 3. Current Status / 4. Future Prospects / 5. Projected Impact on South Korea On July 5, 2025, Elon Musk declared the founding of a new political organization, the “America Party.” This announcement came on the heels of rising tensions within U.S. politics—particularly in response to the controversial “Big Beautiful Bill,” growing ideological distance from the Republican Party, and an increasingly public rift with former President Donald Trump. Musk positioned his party as a pragmatic force representing the disenchanted center, aiming to gain strategic footholds in both houses of Congress. Yet despite its bold rhetoric, the movement faces steep institutional, legal, and perceptual barriers, leaving its future highly uncertain. Although the party may not directly impact South Korea, its ripple effects could still shape areas like global technology policy, platform regulation, and alliance diplomacy. 1...

Part 1. Right and Wrong as a Clue to the Meaning of the Universe Chapter 1. The Law of Human Nature Men have long referred to the rules of right and wrong as the “Law of Nature.” Now, when we speak of the “laws of nature” today, we typically mean the laws of gravity, of heredity, or of chemistry. But thinkers of earlier ages had something quite different in mind when they called moral rules the “Law of Nature.” They meant, more precisely, the Law of Human Nature—the idea that just as physical bodies are subject to gravity, and living organisms to biological rules, so human beings too are governed by a kind of law. Yet here lies the essential distinction: whereas a stone cannot choose whether or not to obey gravity, a man can choose to obey—or disobey—this Law of Human Nature. And that difference, they thought, was of utmost significance. There is a reason why this moral rule—this sense of right and wrong—has been called the “Law of Nature.” It was thought to be something that all men...

Preface Background of the Book's Publication The content included in this book was originally presented as a series of radio broadcasts, which were later published in three separate volumes: Broadcast Talks (1942), Christian Behaviour (1943), and Beyond Personality (1944). C.S. Lewis’s Mere Christianity originated from a series of BBC radio broadcasts during World War II. Amid the chaos of war, the BBC sought to offer moral encouragement and spiritual guidance to the public through a Christian lecture series, and Lewis—an Oxford scholar and former atheist —was chosen to present it. He approached the topic with logical clarity and human warmth , framing the talks in a way that embraced not only Christians but also skeptics and non-believers . The broadcasts aired between 1941 and 1944 in four installments, covering topics such as moral law, Christian beliefs, Christian behavior, and the Trinity. These talks were first published as three separate books: Broadcast Talks (1942), Chr...

  By the time I had read 166 pages—roughly 48.8% of the total 340 pages—I already felt an urgent need to pause. Even while continuing with the rest, I felt compelled to start organizing what I had read so far. Throughout the book, C.S. Lewis’s insights often burst forth unexpectedly, leaving me in awe, accompanied by fleeting reflections. Before those highly volatile fragments disappeared, I felt the need to preserve them as much as possible. That sense of urgency constantly urged me on, for Lewis’s message was powerful and invigorating. Was this man really once an atheist? It wasn’t until his early thirties that he converted to theism. In the latter half of his 65-year life , he made significant contributions as a Christian apologist, writer, and essayist. He was a storyteller who, having spent the first half of his life in his own world and the second in God’s, “understood God with reason, and felt and expressed Him through imagination.” While reading Mere Christianity, even as I...

Stablecoins are a type of cryptocurrency (digital asset) designed to maintain price stability by being pegged to real-world assets such as the U.S. dollar or other fiat currencies. Unlike volatile cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Ethereum, stablecoins are designed to be steady in value, making them highly practical for payments, remittances, asset storage, investment, and digital financial services. This post explains stablecoins in an easy and thorough way—covering their definition, key functions, types and collateral mechanisms, how price stability works, associated risks, and future prospects. Key Functions 1. Digital Payment Method Most cryptocurrencies are too volatile for daily payments. Stablecoins, however, stay close to $1 in value, making them suitable for shopping, online transactions, and practical use cases. 2. Borderless Remittances With stablecoins, you can send money anywhere in the world within minutes using just a smartphone. It's faster, cheaper, and more eff...