Shows
LegibilusNon-InterventionThe principle of non-intervention is one of the most important in international law. However, a gigantic loophope has been exposed; what about in the cyberworld? Tune in for an interesting discussion on the issue of non-intervention in the rapidly changing world nowadays.2021-11-2103 min
LegibilusTravellingIs it worth bringing children abroad? In today’s podcast, Alex presents an innovative question of whether it is worthy to bring children too young on trips abroad just because of the reason that they will learn “something” from the trip.2021-11-1805 min
LegibilusArtWhat is your favorite painting? This used to be a simple and casual question but nowadays it is rarely a part of our conversation. Tune in for today's episode on the meaning of art in our lives.2021-11-1104 min
LegibilusHierarchyEven though our world holds a catchphrase “equality” in front, social hierarchy constructed in some way always exists. Do you think it is possible to eliminate social hierarchy from our world?2021-11-0404 min
LegibilusHeidi and HowardThe impact that the name Heidi and Howard can have is huge. Tune in for our discussion on gender issues following the Heidi Roizen experiment.2021-10-1404 min
LegibilusChangeWhat comes to your mind if you think about the concept “change”? Dreadful situation? Exciting moments? Well, check this episode out to listen to Alex’s definition of change and the incredible powers it possess.2021-10-0903 min
LegibilusLanguagesTune in for today's episode on seven interesting facts about languages that you have never heard of before!2021-09-3003 min
LegibilusMeans vs. endsIn this episode, Alex discusses one of the most controversial debates in history: what should be prioritized, the means or the ends?2021-09-2305 min
LegibilusBitterness"Good medicine is bitter to the mouth" goes an old Korean saying. Why are we inclined to reject the bitter things and attracted to the sweets? How is this seen around us in today's society? Join us in a discussion on bitterness and its implications in our lives.2021-09-1404 min
LegibilusMind Flash DriveProbably the biggest beauty of childhood is their innocent and unlimited imagination. As we grow up, we tend to forget about what we imagined when we were young. In this article, Alex will help you to go back to your childhood and think about the coolest imaginations you had at that time.2021-09-0906 min
LegibilusTimeTime flies like an arrow. Or does it? What does it mean for us that time flies so quickly? Listen to Jin's thoughts of whether time flies or not and what we can do about it.2021-09-0305 min
LegibilusSuicideIn this podcast, Alex carefully scrutinizes the meaning of suicide by analyzing Ghassan Kanafani’s novel . Find more in our blog ‘Legibilus’.2021-08-2804 min
LegibilusLike and DislikeA lot of our questions tend to ask what one likes. But is this the best way of knowing people? Tune in for Jin's intriguing conversation on the importance of the question of "dislike."2021-08-1704 min
LegibilusDichotomyOur society loves to divide the entire population into two big groups: men and women, winners and losers, pro-something and against-something. In this podcast, Alex analyzes our dichotomous society with her sharp perception.2021-08-1304 min
LegibilusDiplomacyWhat is diplomacy to you? Does this word remind you of intellectuals fully armed with their PhDs and thick books? Listen to Jin's thoughts on the true definition of diplomacy, reflecting the current trends of global influence.2021-08-0604 min
LegibilusReadingEveryone reads something throughout their lives: fantasy novels, non-fiction, news articles, and so on. But have you ever wondered the reason why people read?2021-07-3103 min
LegibilusEuthanasiaThe debate surrounding euthanasia has been around for decades. The intentional removal of artificial life-support has been accused of being murder while others claim it's a personal choice and a rather merciful one. Tune in for Jin's views on this issue.2021-07-2104 min
LegibilusSocial DarwinismEveryone knows that applying certain concept without considering its context is highly dangerous. Scrutinizing the background condition of every scientific finding is essential in order to prevent any type of misunderstanding and moral hazard. Social Darwinism serves as the best example of scientific theory turning into a lethal weapon. Listen and read Legibilus if you want to find out why.2021-07-1604 min
LegibilusOpennessHow do we measure a country's openness? What is the fairest indicator of openness? Tune in for Jin's story on her journey to answer these questions.2021-07-0904 min
LegibilusLanguagesHave you ever thought about the amazingly similar aspects between languages around the world? Why do we use similar sounds for the words meaning “mom” and “dad” around the world? Why do some languages use strong sounds while the others do not? We hope this podcast can provide you some food for thought regarding this incredibly interesting topic, languages.2021-07-0304 min
LegibilusLifeWhat is life? Well, this is certainly a grand question, right? But it at the same time is a question that is worthy enough to invest our own time. Inspired by Daniel Koshland’s “The Seven Pillars of Life”, Alex would like to share her own thoughts on this meaningful inquiry.2021-07-0304 min
LegibilusSuicideIs suicide a crime? Some argue that it is a choice made by an individual and does not directly harm others and hence is not a crime. Others argue of its negative externalities on the society. Tune in to discuss the debate surrounding suicide.2021-06-2405 min
LegibilusSleepIn this episode we discuss "sleep" and different sleeping patterns that each one of is has. Listen to Jin's story and thoughts on sleep!2021-06-0906 min
LegibilusThe otherAre humans naturally antagonistic against something different? Is it our own nature to classify things into ‘us’ and ‘the others’? How did this concept of ‘the other’ infiltrate into our society?2021-06-0503 min
LegibilusWhy?The question "why?" prompts is to discover the logic behind the final answer. But why did we stop asking this important question all of a sudden? Join in on our podcast to discuss the disappearance of "why?"2021-05-2703 min
LegibilusReading In ContextThinking of context when reading a literature piece is important in many ways. In this episode, Alex shares her own experience of reading The Epic of Gilgamesh and thinking about whether Gilgamesh can be called a hero. Wanna join?2021-05-2306 min
LegibilusAsian HateWe are a society that values anti-racism, non-discrimination and equality. But is this the reality? Reflecting upon the harsh reality that the COVID-19 pandemic has disclosed, we discuss the topic of Asian hate.2021-05-1205 min
LegibilusPerspectiveAre villains really bad and are heroes really good? Who determines that standard of good and bad? Everything, according to Alex, is depending on the perspective. Listen to the following episode to expand your horizon of knowledge!2021-05-0706 min
LegibilusProcrastinationWe all have so much work to do every single day and we all procrastinate. So today we discuss procrastination and how to deal with it!2021-04-3006 min
LegibilusVirtual RelationshipsThis unprecedented pandemic made us to experience something new: meeting new person for the first time in our lives via Zoom. We assume that probably everyone who is listening to this podcast knows what we mean, so what about sharing our experiences and thoughts about virtual relationships?2021-04-2309 min
LegibilusZoomSince the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Zoom has been one of the most popular applications used all over the world. Why is it preferred over so many other options of video conferencing? Until when will its regime last? Tune in to our podcast today to discuss these issues.2021-04-1504 min
LegibilusRepresentationDo media around us represent our reality in an accurate manner? Well, listen to our podcast that may shed light to this idea of “representation”. Enjoy!2021-04-0904 min
LegibilusEducationWe all look different, think differently l. Then what ties us together? Tune in for a discussion on the role of education in human history.2021-04-0205 min
LegibilusNamesIn this episode, Alex/Yeongseo describes her journey to discover the significance of her ‘names’. As a portrait of our identities, names have so much more in them than we have thought of.2021-03-2607 min
LegibilusRacismToday we discuss the concept of racism, under the perspective of Korean college students studying abroad. Based on a true experience, we explore what being racist means and how non-racism can be practiced.2021-03-1905 min
LegibilusPrivate TutoringLegibilus invites you to consider the relationship between the COVID-19 pandemic and the world of private tutoring. Will the supply and demand of private tutoring increase or decrease? How will the future of education change?2021-03-1204 min
LegibilusClubhouseJoin us to discuss the new and controversial social media platform Clubhouse. Defined by its exclusivity as new members can only join through invites, the application indicates two important social tendencies: hunger marketing and hierarchy. We discuss the significance of these concepts in today's episodes.2021-03-0504 min
LegibilusNumbersHow do you view the world? While some people use colors and scents, our author, Alex, has her special way of portraying the world in her mind: numbers. Listen to this podcast if you want to find out how Alex perceives physics and chemistry in terms of numeric values. If you want to read more, please take a look at our blog ‘Legibilus’.2021-02-2603 min
LegibilusDemocracyThe first podcast of Legibilus discusses a common, yet often abused concept - democracy. The word connotes the golden standard of politics - something ideal, stable and fair. But is it? In these episodes, we endeavor to answer the following two questions: Can we take democracy for granted? Is is truly desirable?2021-02-1205 min