Showing no respect for the civilized international order, destroying Western moral superiority as fast as possible… Recent Attacks on UN Peacekeepers Israeli forces have targeted the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) headquarters and positions multiple times in recent days: On Thursday, Israeli tank fire struck a UNIFIL observation tower, injuring two Indonesian … Read more
My all-time favorite metal band, Slayer, opened its archive to the public (!) SLAYER UNLEASHES “SLAYTANIC VERSES,” AN UNHOLY MUSEUM Slayer invites their fans to take the plunge into the abyss with the official launch of their new online museum, Slaytanic Verses. Unveil Slayer’s hidden world and explore their personal archives. There’s nothing quite like … Read more
Today, I had the privilege of speaking at the Friedrich Naumann Foundation’s (FNF) Capacity Building Program in beautiful Bodrum, Turkey. The program, titled “Strengthening and Innovating the Future of Civil Society in an Evolving World,” brought together civil society leaders, academics, and innovators to explore how we can adapt and thrive in our rapidly changing … Read more
Main points here: 00:04 We interact with AI more than we realize 02:28 Machine learning revolutionized AI 04:47 AI is seeping into every aspect of our lives 11:43 Americans have a 60% accuracy in identifying technologies that use AI 24:13 AI was created in the 1950s to attain human-level intelligence in computers. 27:46 AI awareness … Read more
Since fixing social decline is harder, they chose the easiest option. They could not stop leaking the data they collected from citizens. Censorship! Now i will have to find a new venue for my classes’ communications and use VPN to reach many AI companies’ servers there. Yes, Turkey has banned access to Discord[1][2][3]. The ban … Read more
This was just too bad, and we have a new generation of young killers. The killer released violent imagery and content in previous years. It seems that young men organizing in Discord and Telegram promoting more violence towards women which sometimes remind the incel violence. The recent brutal killings of young women in Turkey have … Read more
Just saw another act. So I asked Perplexity to list all acts so far: According to Perplexity: Based on the search results provided, there have been at least four self-immolation acts in the United States related to the Israel-Palestine conflict since late 2023. Here’s a summary of these incidents: December 2023: An unidentified individual set … Read more
BYD, a company you’ve probably never heard of, is making huge gains in the electric car market, worrying both Tesla and the European car companies. In this video, we’re taking a look at who BYD is, where do they come from, how are they so successful, and why is it making everyone worried? Main highlights: … Read more
The Center for Media Engagement at UT Austin released a vital report. The executive summary is below. For the full report, click here. Generative AI (GenAI) has emerged as a transformative force in elections playing out across the world. In a series of reports, the Center for Media Engagement investigates GenAI’s role before, during, and … Read more
It has passed 250 million views now! You can see the rest in my Google Maps, but let me share the most viewed one:
Highlights 00:06 Bitcoin’s impact on the economy and society 03:19 Bitcoin’s value rise benefitted charitable initiatives in El Salvador 08:42 Bitcoin’s impact on traditional banking and its speculative nature 11:38 Bitcoin faces challenges as a global currency due to high volatility and limited acceptance. 16:40 Regulation is necessary to prevent further damage and secure … Read more
After a productive and collegial workshop environment and a few trips, I am back, and the classes for the new semester started yesterday. Let me here point out a few places we visited. I am glad I could unpin a few places I saved in my Google Maps lists. Hill of Crosses is majestic. I … Read more
A quick look at the Turkish Twittersphere confirmed my expectations. Some Jihadists and Islamists are actually happy. Since the civil war in Syria, many Turkish jihadists lost their uneasy sympathy with Hezbollah, who supported the Asad regime. But the actual celebrations come from “the Syrian opposition:” Celebrations in Opposition-Controlled Areas While the Syrian government officially … Read more
00:02 Difference between UNIX and Linux explained 01:50 Evolution of Unix to UNIX operating system 03:35 Evolution of UNIX into BSD versions in the mid-80s 05:20 UNIX philosophy and compatibility standards defined by System 5 and BSD. 07:03 Linus Torvalds overcame the deficiencies of MINIX and Unix to create Linux 08:46 Linux is a clone … Read more
…not in a good way, I guess. According to the 57-page indictment against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, there are significant alleged ties to the Turkish government. Here are the key points: Connections to Turkish Officials The indictment outlines an alleged scheme involving Turkish government officials and business leaders connected to Turkish President Recep … Read more