Confronted by pandemics, conflicts around the world, a rapidly aging population, and the dramatic advancement of AI technology among other trends, the constant need for social reform cannot be understated. Remaining complacent in the old ways can only lead to future decline.
In these times, we should not leave it to others to take initiative. Instead, we should look toward the fundamental spirit of “independence and self-respect,” a key ethos of Keio University, as our guiding principle. Independence and self-respect signify “the maintenance of one’s personal dignity and acting on one’s own judgement with the responsibility this entails in everything.” In order to tackle challenges never encountered previously and to build a better society, we need each and every individual to actively express their thoughts and opinions.









