[Book of the Week] 'The Two Faces of ChatGPT' and Others

◆The Two Faces of ChatGPT= This article discusses the current status, prospects, expectations, and concerns surrounding generative artificial intelligence (AI) represented by ChatGPT. The author points out that AI learns not only from books and newspaper articles but also from social media and community posts, which can lead to the production of false information and potential leakage of personal data. There is also concern that students using AI for assignments may experience a decline in critical thinking skills. The article includes various recent examples, such as the status of ChatGPT competitor services like Google's Bard and Naver's ClovaX. (Written by Geum Jun-gyeong and Park Seo-yeon / Inmulgwa Sasangsa)

◆Invest and Live Like Buffett= This is an introductory book for those who want to learn from Warren Buffett, the 'investment genius' and chairman of Berkshire Hathaway. Based on Buffett's shareholder letters, Q&A sessions at shareholder meetings with Charlie Munger, media interviews, and lectures, it explains the core of Buffett's investment and thinking system in an easy and engaging way. Buffett is also famous as a philanthropist, having pledged to donate 99% of his wealth. The book analyzes not only Buffett the investor but also various aspects of Buffett the human being. (Written by Kim Jae-hyun and Lee Geon / FN Media)

◆Days That Made France, History and Memory= This French history book covers thousands of years of history from Roman Gaul to the absolute monarchy, focusing on 18 major events. While well-known events such as the coronation of Charlemagne, the Seven Years' War, and the Treaty of Paris are included, lesser-known events like the 'Anagni Outrage' are also discussed. The Anagni Outrage refers to the 1303 incident when Guillaume de Nogaret, the French chancellor, assaulted Pope Boniface VIII, who was staying in Anagni, under the orders of King Philip IV. The Korean Society for French History planned this as a two-volume series covering French history. The second volume will cover from the French Revolution to the late 20th century. (Written by Lee Yong-jae et al. / Pureun History)

◆Again, For a New Beginning= This is the first autobiographical essay written directly by former President Kim Dae-jung. Marking the 100th anniversary of Kim Dae-jung's birth and the 30th anniversary of the essay's publication, it has been reissued as a newly revised edition. The original edition, "For a New Beginning," published in 1993, covered Kim's childhood through his retirement from politics in 1992. The revised edition, published five years later as "Again, For a New Beginning," added a preface reflecting on his return to politics and election as president. Among Kim's many writings, this book has been widely loved by the public. (Written by Kim Dae-jung / Gimyeongsa)

◆The Battle of One Millimeter= The author is the youngest neurosurgery department head in the history of Charit? Hospital in Berlin, Germany. The book provides a detailed description of neurosurgical procedures and explains the complex structure of the brain and nervous system in an easy-to-understand manner. Neurosurgery is extremely delicate; the diameter of cerebral blood vessels handled in neurosurgery is often less than 1 mm, and the vessel walls are even thinner. Because of this, neurosurgeons endure tremendous pressure. The book candidly shares the author's thoughts on life and death experienced as a neurosurgeon. (Written by Peter Baikochi / Translated by Bae Jin-ah / Heuleum Publishing)

◆Yeoinhyeong's Chemistry Study= This book contains the study methods and know-how developed by a retired professor who taught chemistry for a lifetime and communicated with the public. The author's series "Chemistry Walk," published on Naver's popular knowledge content service, Knowledge Encyclopedia, gained over 10 million cumulative views. It explains chemical principles through interesting everyday examples, such as why lemon slices are served with sashimi and how hair salons use perm machines and chemicals to curl hair. The author states that our lives cannot be separated from chemistry and that understanding chemistry will change the way we see the world. (Written by Yeoinhyeong / Science Books)

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