Earth science
When Glaciers Melt, the Land Rises: Isostasy
Isostasy is the idea that the crust floats on the denser mantle and balances at a height set by its thickness and density. This piece covers how the theory arose, the Airy and Prat
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Information technology
Even If It’s Not in the Docs, Someone Depends on It: Hyrum’s Law
Hyrum’s Law says that with enough users of an interface, every observable behavior will be depended on, regardless of what the documentation promises. This piece covers Hyrum Wrigh
Business administration
The PDCA Cycle for Achieving Goals
This time, I would like to prepare material on the PDCA cycle for achieving goals and improving organizations. PDCA (plan–do–check–act) is a method for managing production, quality
Film & media
Effective Broadcast Scheduling Strategies and Optimization Approaches
South Korea's broadcasting industry is changing rapidly and developing steadily. Amid these changes, broadcast scheduling plays an important role in attracting and retaining viewer
Information technology
The Bug That Vanishes When You Look: The Heisenbug
A Heisenbug is a software bug that disappears or changes its behavior when you try to investigate it. This article covers where the name came from, why such bugs hide, related bug
Journalism & communication
The Illusion That Only Others Are Swayed: The Third-Person Effect
Why do we feel that we are fine and only other people are swayed by the media? This article explains the third-person effect and Davison's classic hypothesis, self-enhancement and
Food & nutrition
20 Superfoods That Protect Your Body
In modern society, health has become our most important asset, and various ways to maintain and improve personal health are therefore attracting attention. In particular, superfood
Education
Educating Children Successfully: The Role and Methods of Education at Home
In modern society, educating children is one of parents' greatest concerns. Although school education plays an important role, education at home is essential for children's holisti
Business administration
Why No Complaints Doesn't Mean Motivation: Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory
Herzberg's two-factor theory holds that the factors that create satisfaction at work and the factors that create dissatisfaction are two separate sets. This article covers how he d
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
Statistics
Just Moving People Raised Both Averages: The Will Rogers Phenomenon
The Will Rogers phenomenon is when moving some members from one group to another raises the averages of both groups. This article covers where the name came from and how it works,
Journalism & communication
The World Our Screens Have Cultivated: Cultivation Theory
Why does the world feel more dangerous after hours of news and crime dramas? This article explains cultivation theory, which holds that long-term, heavy media exposure gradually sh