At Bluesky, I have a list of fact-checkers. Not all content is about the Israel-Iran conflict, but you will find a lot. Here is a curation I made with Perplexity: Major Categories of Misinformation Identified AI-Generated and Manipulated Video Content Viral TikTok Video Claims A prominent example of AI-generated misinformation emerged on TikTok, where a … Read more
I do not believe that there will be a World War III. Iran looks weaker than widely believed. Let’s see how this goes. I suppose Devlet Bahçeli’s claim that “Turkey is next” is the most intriguing one. In the meantime, I asked Perplexity to curate the Turkish positions. Turkish Public Opinion on Israel’s Attack on … Read more
Like Turks, Americans are now attacked by a domestic issue on a daily basis. It was Trump vs. Musk a few days ago, now the LA riots triggered by ICE operations. I have asked Perplexity to compile independent media sources to follow the protests. Independent and Pro-Protester News Outlets Covering LA and California Riots … Read more
Fischerfest has ended, and I am proud to be part of this gathering. Since the time Mike became my thesis committee member, we have been connected in one way or another. He visited İstanbul several times. Once my father helped us to drive around to visit the technoparks in Istanbul. I frequently assigned his … Read more
Before sharing my personal notes, I have asked Perplexity for a curation, which you can find below. But before that, there is a fantastic archive online here: The Michael M.J. Fischer Archive Michael M. J. Fischer: An Intellectual Biography Michael M. J. Fischer stands as a leading figure in contemporary anthropology and science and … Read more
While on the road, I could not share about this, but such unbelievable days. Summary of the Situation As of late May 2025, the Trump administration has revoked Harvard University’s authorization to enroll international students, both new and existing, under the federal Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)1257. This action affects more than 6,800 current … Read more
I began to observe a change of tone towards Israel in the last weeks. I asked Perplexity if this is really the case. This is how it answered: Recent Shifts in Western Media Coverage of Israel Summary of Change There has been a clear and noticeable shift in Western media coverage of Israel over the … Read more
Ukraine–Russia Peace Talks in Istanbul: No Ceasefire, But Largest Prisoner Exchange Agreed Summary of Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks in Istanbul (as of 18 May 2025) Key Developments First Direct Talks in Three Years: On May 16, 2025, Russian and Ukrainian delegations met in Istanbul for the first high-level, direct peace talks since early 2022, shortly after … Read more
I haven’t closely followed his tenure, but mostly heard positive things about him. Then I saw he was labeled as “woke” in some cases. So I asked Perlexity to roundup the innovative aspects of his tenure. Pope Francis: Innovations and the “Woke” Label Before delving into the detailed analysis, it’s important to note that Pope … Read more
Whenever I see Ahmad’s face, I am about to cry, literally. Something in his face makes me feel enormous pity, a broken face. I hear that he is finally released. Who is Ahmad Manasra? Ahmad Manasra is a Palestinian who was arrested in 2015 at the age of 13 for his involvement in the Pisgat … Read more
Acting with impunity…. Watch: The Palestinian Red Crescent said this video was found on the phone of a paramedic who was killed Israel recently killed health workers in Gaza. On March 23, 2025, Israeli forces shot dead 15 emergency responders, including eight from the Palestine Red Crescent Society, in a convoy of ambulances near Rafah, … Read more
On April 2, 2025, Tufts University released a formal declaration in support of Rümeysa Öztürk, a Turkish doctoral student facing detention and deportation. The following is the full text of the statement, signed by Tufts President Sunil Kumar, as submitted to the U.S. District Court in Massachusetts. University Declaration for Rümeysa Öztürk April 2, 2025 … Read more
President Trump never ceases to surprise. As American stocks plunged, here are some interesting issues: Strange and Interesting Facts About Trump’s Latest Tariff List On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced sweeping new “reciprocal tariffs” on imports from over 180 countries, declaring the day “Liberation Day.” While tariffs themselves aren’t unusual, this particular announcement … Read more
Rümeysa Öztürk, a 30-year-old Turkish PhD student at Tufts University and a former Fulbright scholar, was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on Tuesday, March 26, 2025, near her home in Somerville, Massachusetts. She was on her way to an iftar dinner to break her Ramadan fast. The arrest was reportedly linked to … Read more
Today, China has the manufacturing capacity to supply half the world’s cars. And it has its eyes on the United States. While there are already Chinese-owned brands available in the states, including Volvo, Polestar and Lotus, no true Chinese brands have arrived in the U.S. as of yet. Insiders say it’s only a matter of … Read more