[This Week's Books] 'Tugi Jabonjui' and More

Speculative Capitalism

This article critically examines the fundamental characteristic of capitalism driving today's economy and society as 'speculativeness.' Through financialization and digitalization, speculative capitalism has continuously grown and evolved. The author does not view speculation solely negatively. They argue that if speculation is seen only as a risky and greedy gamble, the role of the modern economy cannot be properly understood, and it may be a new way to rationalize economic value creation. (Written by Pierre-Yves Gomez / Translated by Kim Jin-sik / Minumsa)

Lessons from Jacqueline to Read at Thirty

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was the wife of President John F. Kennedy. She lived a life like a drama. She entered the White House at the young age of 31 but witnessed her husband’s assassination right before her eyes at 33. Despite great sorrow and pain, Jacqueline never lost her composure and dignity, earning the respect of many through her sense of responsibility and consideration for others. The author, fascinated by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis since their teenage years, explores her life. Jacqueline’s philosophy is presented in the form of a dialogue between an heir and a student. The heir embodies the wisdom representing Jacqueline’s philosophy, while the student represents the anxieties and conflicts of their twenties, constantly asking the heir how to lead life proactively in their circumstances. (Written by Lim Ha-yeon / Blair House)

Creation in the AI Era

Will creativity, considered the last bastion of human 'natural intelligence,' also be encroached upon by machines? This article analyzes the infiltration of artificial intelligence (AI) into creative fields and explores human responses to it. With the advent of the AI era, humanity has passed through the age of memory and the age of search to enter the age of questioning. The ability to input high-quality questions into prompts has become essential for producing productive outcomes. The article encourages seeking wisdom for coexistence rather than vague fear of AI. It examines the industrial impacts AI will bring and looks into the future of creative cultures related to arts such as music and painting. (Written by Jeon Young-beom / Communications Books)

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