Volume 5 of the Posthuman Science Series explores the emergence of a new kind of humanity shaped by intelligent machines and human-technology integration. As AI and biotech advance, this book analyzes the societal transformation ahead and proposes strategies to address normative shifts and policy gaps in the posthuman era.

This book explores diverse perspectives on AI—from simple software to electronic persons—and the ethical, social, and philosophical issues it raises. Scholars from humanities, science, and engineering reflect on AI’s societal impact, aiming to define norms for a posthuman society. It is the fourth volume in the Posthuman Science Series. 

In Chapter 2, Professor Park Chan-kook reflects on what it means to be human and what constitutes human happiness, while exploring how the Fourth Industrial Revolution can unfold in a way that brings happiness to humanity. He points out that in modern technological civilization, human desires are often realized in negative ways and, with the aid of science and technology, are manifested in ways that lead to severe crises. He emphasizes that, in order for the Fourth Industrial Revolution not to result in a dystopia but rather contribute to human happiness, science and technology must not be used as tools to fulfill our will to dominate and our greed. Instead, they should be employed to support human efforts to realize uniquely human desires in rational and healthy ways. 

The book Legislative Strategies for Autonomous Vehicles in the Posthuman Era explores the societal and legal impacts of autonomous vehicles. It anticipates widespread adoption by 2035, examines current legislation, and proposes a comprehensive roadmap to address mobility, safety, and industry shifts through social consensus and systematic policy development.

The book "Human in the Posthuman Era" discusses questions arising from the concept and nature of humanity in light of the potential for posthuman existence, as well as the practical issues raised by the advent of the posthuman era and the impact of related technologies on future society. In particular, it seeks to prepare for the arrival of a posthuman society by fostering communication among scholars in the humanities, legal experts, and engineers, addressing potential problems from diverse perspectives such as philosophy, law, and science and technology.

Korean society faces youth unemployment, economic decline, polarization, and community breakdown. Since the 1997 IMF crisis, neoliberalism has deepened these problems. This book analyzes their roots and proposes solutions based on reciprocity, cooperation, and rebuilding trust, aiming to restore social networks and create a more sustainable, connected society 

Korean society faces youth unemployment, economic decline, polarization, and community breakdown. Since the 1997 IMF crisis, neoliberalism has deepened these problems. This book analyzes their roots and proposes solutions based on reciprocity, cooperation, and rebuilding trust, aiming to restore social networks and create a more sustainable, connected society 

This book explores the social psychology of reciprocity and cooperation in Korean society. Using empirical surveys and case analyses, it investigates how mutual aid, trust, and collective action shape communities. The authors examine cultural values, psychological motivations, and social mechanisms that foster cooperative behavior in both traditional and modern contexts. 

This book offers an anthropological perspective on reciprocity and cooperation, focusing on how these values manifest in various cultural and social settings. Through ethnographic studies, the authors explore rituals, everyday practices, and community dynamics, revealing how mutual aid and solidarity are embedded in human relationships across diverse Korean and global contexts. 

This book examines social solidarity through the lens of cooperatives in Korea. It analyzes how cooperative organizations foster mutual aid, democratic participation, and economic justice. Combining historical background with contemporary case studies, the authors highlight cooperatives as vital institutions for building trust, empowerment, and sustainable community-based alternatives to capitalist structures.