// Disciplines
Philosophy
6 topics
- VTuber Culture and Emotion & Identity
Where Does a VTuber's 'Personality' Reside?
A VTuber's 'personality' refers to the character's traits, way of speaking, values, and reaction patterns, but it is not clear where it 'res…
- Onsen (Hot Springs)
Where Do the Experiences of Sentō and Onsen Differ?
Where do the experiences of sentō (public bath) and onsen differ? This question clarifies the experiential differences between two represent…
- DIY Culture
Is Making Problem-Solving or Self-Expression?
The question 'Is making problem-solving or self-expression?' reexamines the essence of DIY and hand-making activities. Viewed as problem-sol…
- Mineral and Stone Hobby
The Resistance to Letting Go of Stones
This question examines the strong resistance to letting go of stones. Stones are inorganic and should have no emotions, yet why does letting…
- Internet Slang
How Should We Interpret Words Where the Boundary Between Joke and True Intention is Ambiguous?
Many words on the net deliberately blur the boundary between joke and true intention. '草' can mean laughter or mockery; 'それな' can mean agree…
- Mineral and Stone Hobby
What Do You Feel When You Pick Up a Stone?
When we pick up a stone, we are not merely touching a physical object but often sense the Earth's history, the forces of nature, and the wei…