My pet project @SosyalKafa is 11 years old and here are the top videos of 2022 in our Youtube Channel

SosyalKafa started as a TV show at BJK Tv and moved to other platforms until it became a Youtube-only channel at the start of the pandemic. I have uploaded all the program videos from the outset so you can find the whole archive. It has a massive list of guests, a tribute to Turkey’s digital … Read more

I could finally visit Göbeklitepe!

There are so many ancient settlements in Turkey, and I made it my goal to visit them all. Göbeklitepe was at the top of my list, and Sinem and I could visit the place last weekend. I am rarely too excited about the settlements I visit, but this was inevitably impressive. It was built 12 … Read more

Once again Paris is where pro-Kurdish women leaders assassinated

The last one is supposedly racist, but bad smells out there. Fascists also collaborate in a globalized world. The French police acted violently towards protesters who fought back in return. Paris Shooting Suspect Indicted on Charges of Murder With Racist Motive https://twitter.com/dlrdrk2/status/1607464832860819462?t=SGs-kFH_UCyBU1otQdWmig&s=03  

Imamoğlu vs. Erdoğan

A former professor of mine asked me my opinion about an opinion piece at Washington Post. This helped to think about the Imamoğlu case. The trial is a political one and in the long run, those who are responsible will be ashamed of this sentencing. However, I do not share the logic that this will … Read more

My new publication: A report on Metaverse and Journalism (in Turkish)

I have been thinking and reading about Metaverse recently, and this is a piece on its encounters with journalism. Here is the link to download the report.

Iranian dictatorship continues to murder its citizens

23-year-old Iranian protestor Majidreza Rahnavard's dying wishes–before being hanged–reflect the living wishes of so many young Iranians living under theocratic tyranny. "Don't cry, don't read the Koran, don't pray" "Be joyful. Play happy music"pic.twitter.com/5TMHDEW5mK — Karim Sadjadpour (@ksadjadpour) December 15, 2022 Iran authorities arrest actress of Oscar-winning movie AL JAZEERA ENGLISH (IN DEPTH) / Taraneh … Read more

What if Twitter is gone? How to reach this blog

Well, of course, the blog is here, not tied to Twitter hosting. You can come directly here. However, apart from the most committed readers, most traffic comes from social media connections. I have automated the blog to several of my accounts. In the last year, here are the top referrers: Search Engines Twitter linkedin.com Facebook … Read more

#Europe agenda: Corruption scandal in EP, Alleged coup attempt in Germany…

Strange days in Europe… EU corruption scandal: MEP denies Qatar bribery after €1.5m seized BBC News | Europe | World Edition Eva Kaili, one of four suspects, is stripped of her role as vice-president of the European Parliament. Germany arrests 25 people accused of planning armed coup AL JAZEERA ENGLISH (IN DEPTH) The followers of … Read more

Thousands of citizens and opposition leaders gave support to #İstanbul Mayor

İmamoğlu’s sentence seems to have energized the opposition, who, in the last couple of months were in decline. İmamoğlu Addressed Citizens in Saraçhane: ‘Everything Will Be Fine’ – RaillyNews RaillyNews Recalling that the ownership of Gezi Park belonged to the Metropolitan Municipality in the past, İmamoğlu said: “They said, ‘No, Gezi Park will now Millet, iradesine sahip çıktı. Bugün … Read more

Looks like a judiciary coup: “Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu Jailed for Insulting Public Officials, Barring Him From Politics

  So, the prosecutor wants to ban the Mayor of Istanbul from politics for "insulting the judiciary" (complaining that the first election he won was cancelled and he had to win all over again). https://t.co/qRx50bDbRX — Ankaralı Jan (@06JAnk) December 14, 2022 In another milestone for Turkey’s advanced democracy, Ekrem Imamoglu, the opposition mayor of … Read more

Tea culture and telling jokes by satirist Nasreddin Hodja are two newmultinational values on UNESCO ’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage

I have become a coffee person in the last decade but no day passes without a glass of tea. I assume some very obscene jokes attributed to Hodja are not imagined to be on the list. The list here: UNESCO ’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage, Türkiye announces inclusion of ‘tea culture’ on UNESCO list … Read more

In ten days, I have become a Professor and got married

2022, so far, has treated me better than I could imagine. I met Sinem this year; we started our relationship in the middle of summer, and naturally, with no hesitation, we decided to get married. Yesterday we got married. There were many beloved friends, relatives and there were many who could not be there but … Read more

Logical fallacies: Turkish authorities blame Retailers for the high inflation

The government managed to transfer the blame to retail companies such as BİM. BİM, the most high-profile one, was seen as a scapegoat as it had been one of the most successful companies in the sector. By blaming BİM for the crisis, the government could deflect attention away from its own policies and decision–making. Pro-government dailies … Read more

I have no interest in the World Cup

FIFA is corrupt, the West is quite hypocritical when it comes to financial matters, and there might also be prejudices against Arabs and Muslims, but in the last analysis, the World Cup that takes place in Qatar is blasphemy, and I refuse to follow all Tiktok influencers who are bought, and I refuse to follow … Read more

A report: ‘A Look At the 20 Years of Media Freedom [in Turkey]

‘A Look At the 20 Years of Media Freedom’ report published Bianet :: English  Assoc. Prof. Ulaş Karan has written an evaluation report titled “A Look At the 20 Years of Media Freedom” regarding the Media Monitoring Reports published by bianet/IPS Communication Foundation. The English version of the report has been published. Click to read … Read more