Lim Sang-kuk, a professor in the Game VR Department at Youngsan University, has published his fourth academic book titled "AI Era! Understanding Digital Cultural Content," offering human insights beyond technological understanding for people living in the artificial intelligence age.
The book goes beyond a simple academic textbook framework, serving as a convergence guidebook that integrates humanistic thinking, artistic sensibility, and digital literacy needed in the rapidly changing digital environment.
Through this work, Professor Lim seeks to share answers to core questions spanning the AI era with both students and general readers. These include understanding the historical flow of 21st-century digital content, human values that must be preserved in an AI-driven world, and creativity emerging from the evolution of technology, art, and culture.
Professor Lim's writing expertise has already been recognized. His 2023 publication "The World of Metaverse" was selected as an Outstanding Academic Book by the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Korea. His "Metaverse Textbook Using Unity" was also selected as an Outstanding Book in the academic category of the 2023 Sejong Book Awards, proving its scholarly value.
Currently serving as department chair of Game VR at Youngsan University, Professor Lim is regarded as an expert in the field, conducting education and research on the latest trends including games, immersive content, esports, and media art.
"I hope this book becomes a milestone for readers facing the AI era to gain insight into the future without being overwhelmed by technology," Professor Lim said. "I will continue research and education for academic advancement and cultivation of creative talent in the digital cultural content field."