Kyung Hee Cyber University Hosts Physicist Kim Sang-wook for Special Lecture on Questioning
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Kyung Hee Cyber University will host a special lecture by physicist Kim Sang-wook on July 4.
- The lecture, titled 'A Physicist's Way of Asking Questions,' will focus on the power of questioning in the future society.
- The event also includes an admissions briefing and one-on-one consultations for prospective and current students.
Kyung Hee Cyber University is hosting a special lecture by renowned physicist Kim Sang-wook on July 4. The event, held at the Neo-Renaissance Building on the Seoul campus, aims to discuss the "power of questions" for navigating future society and the age of artificial intelligence.
Kim, a professor of physics at Kyung Hee University, is celebrated as a leading science communicator in South Korea. He has authored several popular books, including "Trembling and Echoing" and "Kim Sang-wook's Science Study," making complex scientific concepts accessible to a broad audience. His lectures often explore science not just as knowledge, but as a tool for understanding the world, resonating with people across various disciplines and age groups.
The lecture, themed 'A Physicist's Way of Asking Questions,' will delve into how scientific thinking influences problem-solving and what questions individuals should ask in an era of uncertainty driven by AI and digital transformation. Participants are expected to gain insights into understanding societal changes and expand their thinking, fostering self-reflection on their lives and career paths.
Following the lecture, which runs from 2 PM to 3:30 PM, an admissions briefing and individual consultations will be held from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. These sessions will offer guidance on the university's curriculum, learning environment, admission process, and scholarship opportunities. The event is free and open to the public upon pre-registration, though seating is limited.
This special lecture will be a meaningful time to gain the power of thinking and insight needed to live in future society.
Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.