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My first take on cryptocurrency cultures
After the AAA, I was busy with other stuff and I could not write about how our conference took place. I was meaning to start my presentation with an anectode... Read more
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In Munich, Germany between 8-12 December…
I have been recently busy with overviewing recent literature on political trolls. This is for a workshop that will take place next weekend in Munich, Germany. I have been to... Read more
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Beware of @FlixBus dear fellow travellers…
My 5-day intense trip ended last night as I arrived back to lovely Irvine. The only problem was the last part of the trip. Instead of continuing the train trip... Read more
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Guess with whom I met in Seattle: @nerdseyeview
Yes, I am on a trip. I flew to Seattle 2 days ago. I have been meaning to see Seattle for ages and it definitely did not disappoint me. Tomorrow... Read more
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A look at my social media strategy nowadays…
I never quitted Facebook but my average time usage decreased gradually. Still, I have the highest engagement rate in Facebook whenever I post something personal. Facebook gained newer audiences and... Read more
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A weekend in San Fransisco and Monterey County
Part of my research during my Sabbatical leave is to get in touch with Turkish entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley. So I did my explorative trip last weekend with my buddy... Read more
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Farewell Galip, my old friend…
I remember the first time I had seen you walking down the corridor in Kuştepe Campus. I was depressed because everyone said you are a very difficult professor to work... Read more
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Already a month in Irvine…
It has been nearly a month I am in Irvine and as if this “Californian laidbackness” has already grasped me. It took so long to provide you a new update.... Read more
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A few days past after the arrival at UCI
These are still the early days. Things seem to go smoothly. Last night I stayed in the apartment I will live for 6 months. Still waiting for a formal approval... Read more
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Packing up and leaving…
Since the post I told about my sabbatical trip, I have been preparing. This is the longest stay abroad since my Ph.D. days and again the longest stay away from... Read more
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Last trip before the longer trip: In Ayvalık… (and in Bozcaada)
Before going to Ayvalık to visit a long friend of mine, I stopped by Bozcaada (Tenedos in Greek). This is a view of the island from where I stayed. Çetin has... Read more
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A year of Sabbatical in the US
Dear readers, you are last to know. I have waited to be done with the necessary visa and other technicalities. Now it is official. I will use my sabbatical leave at... Read more
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A few notes on the 24 June election night…
I did have some connections in the CHP’s electoral campaigning process and after a week passed I believe my ideas are more settled now. First of all, lack of transparency... Read more
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#Seçim2018 Live blog #TurkeyElections
Istanbul’s Atatürk Airport sees busy hours due to landmark Turkey elections Disabled and elderly cast votes via mobile ballot boxes in Turkish elections 4.52: İyi Party local branch president killed in... Read more
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#TurkeyElections and Fake News. More ideas based on a recently quoted Al Jazeera article…
Quoted in an AlJazeera piece. (Will spike in fake news have an impact on elections in Turkey?) ‘Undermining journalism’ Erkan Saka, a blogger and academic at Istanbul Bilgi University,... Read more
