[This Week's Books] 'Daehak Daebyeondong' and Others

Great Transformation in Universities

Universities are facing a massive wave of change due to the development of digital technology, demographic shifts, and the entry of large for-profit corporations into the education industry. The author argues that the current university lecture system, which was formed during the Industrial Revolution era, is outdated and inevitable to change. The standard of university education will shift from lecture hours (credits) to learning outcomes (competencies), and the educational method will change into a form where consumers lead and selectively choose only the content they need immediately, similar to how record companies, film studios, and newspapers have been overtaken by Spotify, Netflix, and Facebook. (Written by Arthur Rubin & Scott Van Pelt / Translated by Park Hyewon / Wings of Knowledge)

If We Put Ourselves into an Equation

Recently, physicists have been paying attention to the human ‘mind.’ Although it was once considered an unrelated field, interest has grown due to the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and other reasons. The human mind and brain remain an unexplored area that science has yet to fully unravel, even today with highly advanced scientific development. Therefore, voices calling for interdisciplinary research are increasing. This book examines why various scientific fields such as neuroscience and physics study the human brain, consciousness, and the inexplicable problems of the mind, as well as what current research is being conducted. (Written by George Mercer / Translated by Kim Sojung / Hyunamsa)

Public Official Chungmugong

The 44th Prosecutor General Kim Osu wrote about ‘Public Official’ Chungmugong. Kim, a former prosecutor general with 33 years of public service, revealed that he regarded Chungmugong as a milestone in his public career. He kept Chungmugong’s writings displayed as plaques and exhibited a model of the Turtle Ship in the corridor of the Prosecutor General’s office, always keeping Chungmugong in mind. Kim explained that the government’s unusual stance toward Japan also made him reconsider the great public official Chungmugong. Reflecting on Chungmugong’s life and noble spirit, he clarifies what public service means and what thoughts and attitudes public officials should have. (Written by Kim Osu / Dongasia)