[This Week's Books] 'Widaehan Indo' and More

The Great India

This text captures the content of the three-part documentary special "The Great India," which aired on EBS from June 24 to July 1. Neuroscientist Professor Kim Dae-sik and Indologist Professor Kang Seong-yong explore the majestic history of Indian civilization, examining how India's culture, society, and economic development have influenced world history. They traverse major Indian cities such as Delhi, Varanasi, Mumbai, and Gujarat in search of the essence of Indian civilization, including over 400 on-site photographs. (Written by Han Sang-ho et al. / Munhakdongne)

Filter World

The author defines the Filter World as a world dominated by vast, dispersed, yet interconnected algorithmic networks. Today, our daily lives are increasingly governed by numerous algorithms. Modern people, using their busy schedules as an excuse, accept information provided through algorithms on computers or smartphones without resistance. However, the author warns that this convenience controls human thoughts and emotions and ultimately undermines human free will. (Written by Kyle Chaika / Translated by Kim Ik-seong / Miraeui Chang)

Lecture on Evolutionary Anthropology

This book covers the core of extensive evolutionary anthropology, from basic concepts to the evolution of primates, the humanity acquired through survival processes, and the socio-cultural evolution alongside humans. The author, Professor Park Han-seon of Seoul National University's Department of Anthropology, has been teaching the popular liberal arts course "Evolution and Human Society" at Seoul National University for six years. He majored in medicine, molecular biology, and anthropology, and has worked as a neuropsychiatrist, deeply studying the human body and mind. (Written by Park Han-seon / Haenam)