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Summary

The transcript features an interview with a renowned ecologist who teaches at Ewha Womans University and leads the 'Jaedan' group. The conversation delves into her work studying animal behavior and biodiversity, influenced by environmental changes. She humorously recounts her experience speaking out against the household registration system in South Korea, which led to a year of harsh criticism but also support from women. The discussion highlights her involvement in the constitutional court case that declared the system unconstitutional, leading to its abolishment in 2006. The interview also touches on her time at Harvard as a resident tutor, dispelling myths about students' study habits. The ecologist emphasizes the importance of addressing climate change and biodiversity to prevent future pandemics like COVID-19, which is linked to the expansion of bat species into temperate zones due to global warming.

Takeaways

• 🧑‍🏫 The speaker teaches at Ewha Womans University High School and leads a group called the Biodiversity Foundation.
• 🌍 They describe their work as observing animal behavior in various natural environments and studying issues like climate change and biodiversity.
• 📚 In 2005, the speaker contributed to the abolition of the Hoju system in South Korea by arguing its unnaturalness compared to animal societies.
• 📞 Following a broadcast where the speaker critiqued the Hoju system, they faced a year of harassment but also received supportive calls from women.
• ⚖️ The speaker testified at the Constitutional Court, arguing against the Hoju system, which was eventually declared unconstitutional.
• 📑 The abolition of the Hoju system led to new civil laws allowing for individual registration and more flexibility in family naming conventions.
• 🎓 The speaker studied at Harvard, where they noted that students balanced academic work with extensive social activities.
• 📉 The speaker’s class was unexpectedly canceled due to its reputation for being extremely difficult.
• 🦇 They explained how climate change has caused tropical bats to migrate to temperate zones, potentially spreading new coronaviruses.
• 🌱 The speaker emphasizes the need to balance biodiversity, warning that failure to do so could lead to more frequent pandemics.

Q & A

What is the main area of research for the speaker?

The speaker's main area of research involves studying animals in their natural habitats, such as mountains, rivers, and seas, focusing on their behaviors and the impact of environmental changes on biodiversity.

What significant contribution did the speaker make in 2005?

In 2005, the speaker contributed to the abolition of the hoju system in South Korea, which was a family registration system that favored males and was not in line with natural phenomena.

How did the speaker describe their initial reaction to public speaking?

The speaker described themselves as initially being quite timid and preferring not to be in the public eye, as they did not like the idea of being criticized or receiving negative attention.

What was the speaker's experience after giving a lecture on EBS?

After giving a lecture on EBS, the speaker faced a year of intense backlash, including receiving a lot of criticism and verbal abuse over the phone, which was a challenging experience for them.

How did the speaker's perspective change after receiving calls from women following their EBS lecture?

The speaker's perspective changed after receiving calls from women who expressed their support and relief, which made the speaker realize the importance of their message and motivated them to continue speaking out, writing, and participating in broadcasts.

What was the outcome of the speaker's involvement in the constitutional court case regarding the hoju system?

The constitutional court ruled that the hoju system was unconstitutional, leading to its abolition and the introduction of a new civil law that allows for individual registration and the option for children to take their mother's surname.

What is the speaker's view on the impact of climate change on bat populations?

The speaker believes that climate change, specifically global warming, has caused tropical bats to expand their range into temperate regions, which has led to an increase in biodiversity hotspots in temperate areas and the potential for new viruses to spread.

According to the speaker, how has the human population's growth affected the balance of biodiversity on Earth?

The speaker points out that the human population and the animals we raise now make up 96 to 99% of the Earth's biomass, significantly reducing the space and resources available for wildlife, which in turn affects the balance of biodiversity.

What is the speaker's advice for students who might be interested in taking their class next year?

The speaker advises students to work hard and not to expect an easy time, as they do not intend to reduce the workload. They emphasize that despite the difficulty, students can still achieve good grades if they put in the effort.

What is the speaker's opinion on the importance of preserving the environment?

The speaker strongly advocates for the preservation of the environment, stating that it is crucial to establish a new relationship with nature. They believe that by making nature happy, humans can also find happiness and prevent further imbalances in biodiversity.

What was the reason behind the speaker's class being canceled this semester?

The class was canceled due to low enrollment, as it did not reach the minimum number of 40 students. There were rumors that the class was extremely difficult, equivalent to three times the workload of a regular three-credit course, which deterred students from enrolling.