Blogging through Sociology of Development (2020)

W-Extra. “You must check China.” / Kim Seon Woo Summary  Most modern concepts of sustainable development are derived from the Brundtland Report in 1987, but are rooted in early ideas on sustainable forest management and environmental issues in the 20th century. As the concept was developed, the focus shifted to economic development, social development and environmental protection for future generations.  The term “sustainability” should be regarded as the goal of humanity as the goal of the balance of the human ecosystem, and “sustainable development” refers to the holistic approach and temporal process that leads us to the end point of sustainability. The modern economy strives to coordinate ambitious economic development and the obligations of preserving natural resources and ecosystems. Interesting Point.  The most important issue in sustainable development is the environment. And it is China that has a very large continent and a very large factory area with ...

W-Extra. “Duplicity of Sustainable Development.” / Kim Seon Woo Summary Sustainable development is an organizational principle that maintains the ability of natural systems to provide natural resources and ecosystem services that organizations, economies and societies depend upon, while achieving human development goals. The desired result is a social state in which living environments and resources are used to continue to meet human needs without compromising the integrity and stability of the natural world. Sustainable development can be defined as development that meets current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Interesting Point.  I am basically in favor of sustainable development. However, double-sidedness should be considered. The proposition of sustainable development is a loss for developing countries that just need to develop. The country will not be able to think of the environment from the perspective of just buildin...

W-Extra. “What's the invention after the smartphone?” / Kim Seon Woo Summary  A well-known example of modern technology is a mobile phone. With a mobile phone, you can make calls without having to connect directly to the phone line, a technology that has previously updated your phone. Although this technology is widespread in many developed countries (92% of American adults have cell phones), the introduction of this technology has made a lot of difference in society. Mobile phones have changed social customs.  Informal social norms have been developed regarding the use of mobile phones in public situations. According to a U.S. survey, there are times and times when people think they can use their cell phones. According to this survey, most adult Americans (77%) think it's good to use a cell phone when walking down the street, but not at cinemas (95% say no). Interesting Point.  Beyond the information age, the mobile era has arrived, and our lives have become so...

W-Extra. “Is corona virus beneficial for the fourth industrial revolution?” / Kim Seon Woo Summary  Gasil refers to a specific environment or situation, or the technology itself, which is similar to the reality created by artificial technology using a computer, etc. but is not real. At this time, the created virtual (imaginary) environment or situation stimulates the five senses of the user, and allows the spatial and temporal experiences similar to the real to freely enter and exit the boundary between reality and imagination.  In addition, the user can not only immerse himself in the virtual reality, but also interact with things implemented in the virtual reality, such as applying operations or commands using a real device. In addition, virtual reality is distinguished from unilaterally implemented simulations in that it can interact with users and create user experiences. Examples of virtual reality systems that can be easily imagined are flight training simulations ...

W-Extra. “What should I do about human rights issues in North Korea?” / Kim Seon Woo Summary  In sovereign states, "human rights" refers to the universal right to human rights, protection and guarantees against the government's unilateral abuse of power and oppression. It means the right of a person to lead a dignified life as a person, the guarantee of individual freedom and equality, independence, and the obligation of the government's exercise of power in the interests of mankind. Also, since it is universal, it applies to all human beings without distinction.  These rights generally include the right to life, the right to an adequate standard of living, protection against unfair treatment, including torture, freedom of thought and the press and expression, freedom of movement, the right to self-determination, the right to education , and politics And the right to participate in and enjoy culture. Interesting Point.  Human rights in each country have been...

W-Extra. “Should the death penalty be abolished?” / Kim Seon Woo Summary  The right to life The right to life is the right to be respected for the value of life. In addition, Taylor and others are widely philosophers of the right to life. As often interpreted, the concept of human beings is primarily based on being alive, so the right to life becomes the basis and basis for the existence of all human rights.  The German Constitution, which is the basis of the Korean Constitution, and the Japanese Constitution respect the right to life as a universal right. In particular, the modern German Constitution states that the right to life is the basis of all human rights and indicates that it can never be violated. This means that the state respects the right to life in the Constitutional Court in South Korea as a right to be respected by everyone. In his autobiography and ideology, "My Life and Thoughts," Albert Schweitzer also insisted on the awe-inspiring thought that all li...

W-Extra. “Should human rights of criminals be guaranteed?” / Kim Seon Woo Summary  Human rights is a universal and absolute concept of human rights and status and qualifications. In other words, human rights are thought to have the right to live as human beings, and are defined as having regional variables such as jurisdiction, nationality, and nationality of the law, and universality applied regardless of age. The essence and legitimacy of human rights and the content itself have been the subject of intense debate in philosophy and politics today.  However, human rights are universally defined in international law and international conventions and in national law in numerous countries. However, the specific expressions in which human rights are defined within the special background of many human societies are diverse and may appear differently depending on the civilization rights. In particular, there is constant debate about the scope of the concept of'rights' or'hu...