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A few days ago, we went to an exhibition in the Cistern of Theodosius, which was recently reopened. After spending some time in the exhibition, Ayşe and I walked around in Çemberlitaş, where the Cistern is located. There is a historical site (the courtyard of the Tomb of Mahmud II ) that contains many historical … Read more
An X user shared photos of James Baldwin, who spent time in İstanbul. Before I was born, he was hanging out in İstanbul. Baldwin’s years in Istanbul Baldwin first came to Istanbul in 1961, invited by his friend, the actor Engin Cezzar, whom he knew from New York theater circles. From 1961 through roughly 1971 … Read more
https://commbox.org, the online database on international communication in the Global South with over 30,000 entries, has recently been launched. The site has a small section on Media Anthropology (65 titles), but you will find materials on Digital Cultures (80 publications), Culture & Media (392 titles) and on Nonwestern Communication Approaches (195 publications) as well. Explore … Read more
Key takeaways: 1) Context and origin – The Amodei siblings, Dario and Daniela, co-founded Anthropic after their experiences at OpenAI and related research efforts. – The conversation centers on why Anthropic exists: to pursue powerful AI capabilities with a stronger emphasis on safety, governance, and alignment with human values. – The founders reflect on the … Read more
On our ride towards Dağlıca, Hakkari, I suddenly saw this flock. Stopped the car and watched them. We were looking for a flower native to the region, but couldn’t see that. We were still satisfied with what we had seen. This is from the city center. On our ride towards Yüksekova, we stopped by Hoşap … Read more
Here is a video that discusses the corruptness. Mostly related to expensive ticketing… Here, the video highlights (by Merlin AI): 1) Overview – Topic: The high cost of World Cup tickets, the dynamics of the ticket market, and FIFA’s revenue distribution and associated practices. – Scope: Comparison across tournaments (notably vs. Qatar), the role of … Read more
Koç Holding just marked its 100th anniversary with highly visible, Republican‑symbolic events in Ankara, including a mass Anıtkabir visit with about 6,000 employees and dealers, where Ömer Koç signed the Anıtkabir special book in the name of the group: The group also organized large‑scale public celebrations in Ankara (e.g., Tarkan concert in Millet Bahçesi) that … Read more
That’s what some of us see it. Some American elites are looking for a new safe haven for their dirty work. Mass protests in Albania are being driven by public anger over a massive luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner in protected coastal areas, combined with broader discontent over corruption and the long‑running rule … Read more
If you are visiting İstanbul, you may not be able to visit the Basilica Cistern, as a legal dispute continues. The court’s stay of the ministry’s takeover of İstanbul’s Basilica Cistern was the latest move in the ongoing drama. Here is a round-up: Core facts of the case The General Directorate of Foundations (Vakıflar Genel Müdürlüğü), … Read more
I am writing to you from Yüksekova, Hakkari. As a news junkie, I was always curious about Yüksekova because it was one of the most tense places during the PKK’s heyday. I am here for a training by the Journalists’ Union for the local journalists. Before Hakkari, I was in Ankara for a session … Read more
Key Insights by Merlin AI The Shift from Adobe to DaVinci Resolve Market Dominance and Subscription Model Adobe had long dominated video editing with products like Premiere Pro, relying on a subscription-only model costing $69/month. Users faced hefty cancellation fees, leading to dissatisfaction and prompting many to seek alternatives. DaVinci Resolve offers a one-time purchase … Read more
After Ljubljana, I returned to İstanbul to celebrate my parents’ Eid, then flew to Bucharest for another COST project: RELINK². I am actively involved in this project, like the other one, GRADE. Its outputs will include an edited volume, an online glossary, and a research methods toolkit. This was my third visit to the city. … Read more
Celebrating Thirty Years of Internet Archive Founded in 1996, the Internet Archive is celebrating its 30th anniversary! This milestone comes alongside many pivotal websites & organizations founded in 1996. To commemorate this occasion, we’ve spent the month opening the internet’s yearbook to celebrate the sites, services & scrappy experiments that helped shape the web as we … Read more
I have been in Ljubljana to attend the COST GRADE project meeting. This project is one of the most focused and well-managed COST projects I have participated in. You can find the program at the link above. One of the project’s outputs is an exhibition at the Museum of Computer History here in Ljubljana, Slovenia. … Read more
While my colleagues and I were in distress whether we have our university or not, Türkiye’s main opposition party had its own ordeal, which is lasting, unlike ours. Here is a review: The past two weeks have seen the most dramatic legal blow ever delivered to Turkey’s main opposition party, the Republican People’s Party (CHP), … Read more