[This Week's Books] 'Nae Nuni Ujooimnida' and More

The Universe in My Eyes

This unravels the mysteries of the eye through 34 scientific facts about our eyes. It introduces fascinating scientific facts about the eye, such as whether there is a way to prevent myopia, how various vision correction surgeries have developed, how we perceive colors, and what the world looks like to animals. The author, an ophthalmologist, emphasizes that our eyes hide the history of the evolution of life forms, represent the remarkable achievement of discovering electromagnetic waves, and are like a universe containing scientific principles spanning medicine, optics, and biology. (Written by Lee Changmok / Dongasia)

The Body

As the saying "the mind governs the body" suggests, we often think the body is under the influence of the mind. However, the author, a medical anthropologist, states that the body itself is the foundation of life. He discusses the anthropology of the body, saying there is a history engraved in our bodies. The author emphasizes that various problems occurring in modern society and the pains and aches we experience are by no means unrelated. He shows how ignorant we have been about our bodies, and how the invisible history of violence and exploitation is deeply and vividly engraved in the human body. (Written by Kim Gwanwook / Hyunamsa)

IT Trends 2025

It presents and explains in detail 10 IT keywords. The 10 keywords are Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), Large-scale Action Models (LAM), Embedded AI, Next-generation Devices, AI Data Centers, AI Solutions, Data, Digital Transformation, AI that perceives the five senses, and Deepfake. The author defines 2025 as a period of AI advancement. Since ChatGPT became widely available in 2023, AI technology has rapidly developed, and because massive investments have been made over the past few years, 2025 will be the year to verify profitability. (Written by Kim Jihyun / Creta)