It is true that the ultimate victors of human history were those who finally settled in one place and began to farm. Settling on fertile land, they built massive civilizations and laid the foundation for the cities and nations we enjoy today. This raises a question: Why did so many of our prehistoric ancestors choose…

"Then what about childhood friends who date and get married? Doesn’t that contradict the biological brake theory?" Whenever we discuss how prehistoric humans ventured out to find strangers thanks to an instinctive brake called the Westermarck effect, this sharp counterargument inevitably pops up. After all, a quick look around reveals happily married couples who were…

Today, a single plane ticket can take us to the opposite side of the globe in less than half a day. Smartphone map apps kindly guide our way, and the moment we step outside, cars and subways become our feet. Living in such a dense and seamless transportation network, looking at the genomic analysis of…

Today, a single plane ticket can take us to the opposite side of the globe in less than half a day. Smartphone map apps kindly guide our way, and the moment we step outside, cars and subways become our feet. Living in such a dense and seamless transportation network, looking at the genomic analysis of…

When discussing the relationship between the environment and the economy, we often find ourselves at two extremes: the blind faith that growth will solve everything, or the fundamentalist cry that we must stop growth entirely to save the Earth. Between these two poles, I choose to adopt a more realistic and cool-headed form of optimism.…