Starting this book

Chapter 1: The Universe is a Verb, Not a Noun_Yoon Seong-cheol

Some of the atoms that move according to certain rules deviate slightly from their orbits and collide with other atoms, resulting in the creation of new objects or unprecedented events.


Chapter 2: You Are Not Alone_Noh Myung-woo

Unless we are viruses, viruses remind us of our human nature, which can be expressed in a single sentence.
The virus speaks.
You are not alone.

Chapter 3: Life is the Memory Semiconductor of the Universe_Kim Eung-bin

Genes can be seen as storing information about the natural environment of a specific time and space in the past.
So to speak, genes contain traces of past life.

Chapter 4: The Mind Originates from Communication Between the Body and the Environment_Kim Hak-jin

Excellent empathy comes from a life attitude that sensitively picks up on signals from the body at every moment by delicately categorizing one's emotions and finding an appropriate response.

Chapter 5: The Source of Human Knowledge: Entropy_Kim Beom-jun

This is because thermodynamics is considered a kind of meta-theory, that is, a theory of theories that must be satisfied by any theory, rather than an individual theory that changes when a specific subject changes.

Chapter 6: Human Desire is Contagious_Kim Kyung-il

Humans are not only unaware of the true nature of their own desires, but they are also creatures who transmit or transfer their current desires to completely different areas.
However, by exquisitely creating this malfunction mechanism, we increased the frequency of happiness and laid the foundation for longevity.

Chapter 7: The Human Mind is a Result of Evolution_Park Han-seon

True altruism, that is, traits that do not provide survival or reproductive advantage to oneself at any level, cannot evolve.
I don't want to see it and I don't want to believe it, but the truth is cold.

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“What is the ultimate knowledge that we will pass on to the next generation?”
A question from Richard Feynman, the 'legend of physics'
Seven of the greatest intellectuals of our time answer.

“If a revolution were to occur that would completely destroy all existing scientific knowledge, leaving only one sentence to be passed on to the next generation, what would that sentence contain?”

This is a famous question posed by Richard Feynman, winner of the 1965 Nobel Prize in Physics and considered the greatest physicist of the 20th century.
At first glance, it may sound like a story limited to physics, but if you think about it carefully, it is a question that converges with the universe, humanity, and life.
Especially considering the chaotic times we are experiencing as the coronavirus pandemic continues to prolong, this is a topic that must be addressed for the future and future generations.


So, what did Feynman single out as his single piece of knowledge? It was atomism, the idea that "all matter in the world is made of atoms."
Atoms are so small that they cannot be seen, but they make up everything in this world.
Even humans.
It is no exaggeration to say that science and technology, including chemistry, and human civilization have developed explosively based on this theory.
He then added a meaningful comment.
“If you add a little imagination and reasoning to a theory, you can derive an enormous amount of information about the world.”

Perhaps the implication is that accurately understanding the common thread that permeates the entire situation holds the key to resolving complex phenomena. Now, a generation later, if we were to ask the same question to 21st-century intellectuals who, like Feynman, have devoted themselves to their fields for such a long time, what would they say? To find the answer, the following experts gathered.
Astrophysicist Yoon Seong-cheol, sociologist Noh Myeong-woo, biologist Kim Eung-bin, neuropsychologist Kim Hak-jin, statistical physicist Kim Beom-jun, cognitive psychologist Kim Gyeong-il, and neuroanthropologist Park Han-seon—seven intellectuals who have garnered attention from academic circles and are striving to popularize their respective fields—will convey to us the vast intellectual legacy that permeates human history.

From Darwin's theory of evolution to human psychological analysis
Following the propositions proven by the intellectuals of the time
Reading humanity's past, present, and future

《The Only Theory》 contains propositions that cannot be changed even in exceptional circumstances, ranging from the most fundamental physical phenomena in the universe to human instincts and philosophical thoughts about existence and life.
In particular, the topics presented by seven scholars representing each field intuitively demonstrate how a single concept discovered in a specific field can be expanded into a useful tool for solving problems in our daily lives and explaining this complex world.
Furthermore, it guides us through humanity's past, present, and future, broadening our worldview and leading us to discover new aspects that we could not see through conventional eyes.

Feynman's grand questions and the great theories of intellectuals sharply point out issues such as science and technology, the environment, and social justice that have already confronted us and will continue to weigh on us in the near future. They urge deeper reflection and exploration on how humanity should cooperate and where good ideas and technologies emerge.
Just as Richard Feynman said half a century ago, "A theory, with a little imagination and reasoning, can yield an enormous amount of information about the world." With the intellectual heritage we inherited along with the evolution of knowledge, we too can read human history, predict the future, and find breakthroughs to solve various problems that arise in the real world.


Reflections and Reflections by Seven Leading Intellectuals of South Korea
Seven lectures that unravel the evolution of humanity and the exploration of the universe.

Consisting of seven chapters, “A Single Theory” crosses the boundaries between science and philosophy.
Chapter 1 is opened by Professor Seong-cheol Yoon, an astrophysicist who examines life from a cosmic perspective.
He says that modern astronomy makes us realize that the change of existence is not a fall but a fruit, and that the emergence of human consciousness is a singularity in the history of the universe.
In Chapter 2, Professor Noh Myung-woo, a sociologist who observes and interprets the ordinary, talks about the fact that we are not alone in human nature.
In Chapter 3, Professor Kim Eung-bin, a microbiologist steeped in philosophy, explains that genes contain all the information from a specific time and space in the past, and discusses how traces of past life could remain.
In Chapter 4, Professor Kim Hak-jin, a neuropsychologist who studies the brain, talks about the origins of the human mind.

In Chapter 5, Professor Kim Beom-jun, a statistical physicist who interprets the world's circuits, introduces thermodynamics as a theory that will never be judged to be wrong, no matter how much science advances in the future.
In Chapter 6, Professor Kim Kyung-il, a cognitive psychologist who analyzes the secret code of thought, explains that human desires are contagious and connects this mechanism to human happiness.
In the final chapter, Hanseon Park, a psychiatrist and neuroanthropologist who studies the origins of the mind, proves that the human mind is a result of evolution and discusses the relationship between traits that provide survival advantages and evolution.
In this way, this book is a rare opportunity to read at a glance the thoughts of leading intellectuals from various fields, and the process of examining everything from the birth of the universe to the formation of human culture through the single theory presented by each author is very interesting.

We humans derive our own answers based on information, knowledge, and experience.
And live accordingly.
This is why we must constantly acquire and experience reliable knowledge across various scientific theories and philosophical thoughts that explain humans, society, and the universe.
If you're looking for something that remains constant despite the daily changes in the fabric of our lives, this book will reveal an essence that becomes clearer with time.
Furthermore, based on the final knowledge passed down to us, we will be able to understand the world more deeply and more proactively address the various problems that will arise in the future.