Design
Texture Design That Maximizes Realism
Texture has become an essential element in contemporary visual design and user experience (UX). Beyond being a visual element, texture brings physical qualities that we can actuall
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General knowledge
The Older It Is, the Longer It Lasts: The Lindy Effect
Why do things that have already lasted a long time tend to last even longer? This article explains where the name Lindy Effect came from, what kinds of things it applies to, how to
Economics
Reading Exchange Rates with a Single Hamburger: The Big Mac Index
The Big Mac Index compares the price of a Big Mac around the world to gauge whether a currency is overvalued or undervalued. This article covers how it began, the purchasing power
Social welfare
Why Do We Need Community Welfare, and What Are Some Examples in Korea?
What community welfare is, why it matters, its three types (preventive, supportive, and developmental), and five examples of community welfare services from regions across Korea.
Food & nutrition
The Benefits of Omega-3: Nature's Gift for Protecting Your Health
Omega-3 fatty acids are nutrients involved in cell membranes and several physiological functions. Their effects on cardiovascular health, brain function, and inflammation have been
Statistics
The Illusion That Comes After Choosing: Berkson's Paradox
Berkson's Paradox is the phenomenon in which a false inverse relationship appears between two unrelated traits when you look only at a group filtered by some criterion. This piece
Film & media
The Camera That Follows Without a Shake: The Steadicam
The Steadicam is a body-worn camera stabilizer that keeps the operator's movements from reaching the camera. We look at how it was born, the structure and principles that tame the
General knowledge
Reaching an Answer by Rough Estimate: Fermi Estimation
Fermi estimation breaks an unknown quantity into numbers you already know, roughly estimates each piece, and multiplies them to get the order of magnitude. This article covers the
General knowledge
Work Expands to Fill the Time: Parkinson's Law
Does work grow when the deadline is generous? This article explains Parkinson's Law, the idea that ‘work expands to fill the time available,’ covering how it came about, why bureau
Psychology
Same Words, Different Sound: The Framing Effect
The framing effect is a cognitive bias in which logically identical options lead to different choices depending on whether they are described as gains or losses. This article cover
Business administration
Strategies for Improving Performance Through an Understanding of Organizational Behavior
In the business environment, a deep understanding of organizational behavior has become an essential element of successful organizational operations. Organizational behavior explor
Tourism studies
The Future of Rural Tourism: Strategies for Environmental Protection and Economic Revitalization
Rural tourism in Korea has become an important social and economic activity that offers time for rest and healing to people weary of urban life. This resource examines the definiti