There was a protest in İstanbul in front of the Italian embassy: Italy-Turkey Friendship Association supported the students who organized a protest over visa issues and left a black wreath in front of the consulate. Students who say that they are being kept waiting or denied visas even though they have earned the right to … Read more
The death of Ms. Çığ created an instant controversy among social media users. After the praiseful comments about her life, some began to criticize her role in experiments on political prisoners! Check out Baransel Ağca and Özlem Akarsu on X. Here is the translation of Ağca’s X message: … why we have never liked her: … Read more
Along with John Postill and Katrien Pype, I have become a convenor at the EASA Media Anthropology Network. Let’s see how it goes. I meant to contribute more for the next term, but John invited me in formally, and here I am.
This is a video in Turkish, but thanks to AI, you can easily get the transcription! I was busy with other projects and could not focus on SosyalKafa. But here comes a majestic return (!). Here are the key timestamps from the video “M. Remzi Sanverle Masonluk Hakkında Her Şey”: Introduction and importance of the … Read more
Key Timestamps Linked to Significant Moments Here are the key timestamps from the video “The Race For AI Robots Just Got Real OpenAI, NVIDIA and more”: Fascinating and scary implications of AI robots: Introduction and framing of the AI robot advancements. Jetsons’ vision and modern robots: A look at the historical context and the futuristic … Read more
The title is to get your attention; it took more than a day:) I could not figure out why and tried to fix it, but one day, I was signed off from my Google account. For many days, I had to log in every time I used Google services and all other services, such as … Read more
Just saw the news: Turkish exporters see surge in demand amid Dubai chocolate trend I have already seen viral videos on TikTok, and here is more information about this popular and probably anti-diabetic dessert. Dubai chocolate is a popular confectionery that has gained viral attention on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Here are … Read more
According to recent reports, there are claims that approximately 21,000 foreign workers have died since 2017 while working on Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 projects, which include the NEOM development[1][2][5]. However, it’s important to note that this figure is disputed and the situation is complex: The claims come from a documentary by UK broadcaster ITV, which … Read more
Whatever Happened To Acer? Time Interval: 00:00:00 – 00:12:42 Summary 💼 Rise of Acer in Market: Acer was once a leading computer brand, particularly in the Asian market alongside Lenovo and Asus, controlling 13% of the global market by 2009. This success, however, was short-lived as Acer’s market share and fundamentals declined sharply in the … Read more
It is getting harder and harder to cite Western media as good journalism in my classes. There have been significant critiques of Western media’s reporting on the Amsterdam incident involving Maccabi Tel Aviv fans. Several key points of criticism have emerged: Biased Framing and Selective Reporting Critics argue that many Western media outlets presented a … Read more
I want to tell you about a situation that frustrated me. Recently, at a jury meeting, I came across a well-known, well-connected, and rich communicator in the telecommunications industry. When 5G was mentioned, he said something like this. “I was at a huge 5G summit abroad at the beginning of the pandemic. I hung out … Read more
A few days ago, Osman Kavala marked seven years in prison Such a waste of life. Even the many in the government know he does not deserve to be in prison. But he symbolizes a life view that the current nationalist bloc hates. Osman Kavala, a prominent Turkish businessman and civil society leader, marked the … Read more
The MV Kathrin, a German-flagged cargo ship, has been at the center of international controversy due to allegations that it is carrying explosives destined for Israel. Here are the key developments: Background The MV Kathrin departed from Vietnam in mid-July 2024, reportedly carrying 150 metric tons of explosives, including RDX and TNT[1][4]. The ship’s … Read more
Maccabi fans were involved in some provocative actions before the match, and then they were victims of more severe violence afterward. The incidents sparked widespread condemnation -OF COURSE- from both Dutch and Israeli authorities, who described the attacks on Maccabi fans as antisemitic[4][6][13]. Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were involved in several incidents in Amsterdam … Read more
I will be in Munich for a month in January 2024 to be part of this project: Below the Radar? Messaging Apps, Encryption and the Enticement of Extreme Speech The new CAS Research Group led by communication scientist Sahana Udupa Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München started yesterday. Online extreme speech and disinformation have emerged as a major problem … Read more