00:06 Origin and evolution of Unix as a time-sharing system in tech history 02:11 Transition from Multics project to new file system development 04:11 Unix became widely useful due to the ability to make changes to files on any device. 06:09 Unix’s unexpected popularity and spread due to humble hardware and attractive programming language C … Read more
Such feeling of nostalgia! antropologi.info is 20 years old – some (unfinished) notes and thoughts That’s how antropologi.info looked like in 2004 In June 2004, I bought the domain antropologi.info, and this website with blogs in English, German, and Norwegian soon became part of a steadily growing anthropology online community. Browsing through old posts, I get … Read more
There are differing views and claims regarding whether Benjamin Netanyahu can be considered a war criminal: Some politicians and human rights organizations have accused Netanyahu of war crimes: Congressman Jamaal Bowman refers to Netanyahu as a “genocidal war criminal” in his opinion piece[1]. Senator Bernie Sanders called Netanyahu a war criminal and said he should … Read more
The official site is slightly clunky, but you can get it all there. My session is tomorrow. I have asked the chatGPT to categorize the conference topics: Top Topics at the EASA 2024 Conference Doing and Undoing Mobility: Several panels address the dynamics of mobility, immobility, and migration, often from an anthropological lens. Anthropology of … Read more
According to data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat), the number of people emigrating from Turkey rose significantly compared to the previous year[1][2][3]. Key points about the increase in emigration: Percentage increase: Emigration from Turkey increased by 53% in 2023 compared to 2022[1][2][3]. Number of emigrants: More than 700,000 individuals, including both Turkish citizens … Read more
ICJ Ruling on Israel’s Occupation of Palestinian Territories Summary of the Ruling On July 19, 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a landmark advisory opinion declaring Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories, including the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza Strip, as unlawful under international law. This decision, while non-binding, carries significant political weight … Read more
00:04 BYD has overtaken Tesla as the world’s largest seller of electric vehicles. 01:14 China’s extensive support has driven BYD’s success. 02:25 BYD sells cheaper vehicles compared to Tesla 03:22 BYD overtook Tesla due to vertical integration capability 04:31 BYD’s early entry into battery space gave them a competitive advantage 05:23 BYD’s battery technology and … Read more
Jihadists may not like this. There are clear signs of a rapprochement between Turkey and Syria after over a decade of severed diplomatic ties. Here are the key points: Recent statements: Both Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad have recently expressed willingness to restore diplomatic relations[3][8]. Erdogan stated there is … Read more
Whattpad is one of the platforms I never used. But I know it is especially popular with some segments of society. Lack of clear reasoning adds salt to the insult—another shameful act. Wattpad has been banned in Turkey. Here are the key details about this ban: Timing and Authority: The ban was implemented on July … Read more
While talking to a student about his career plans, my mother called me and asked if I was affected by the massive cyber attack. She had watched a TV news show, and apparently, the show had that apocalyptic tone. As far as I know, some Turkish Airlines had to be canceled. In the early hours … Read more
A BBC report says that Rescue street dogs, or euthanise them? Turks split over its strays. However, I cannot help but think that this is an artificial polarization. For some reason, I could not figure out, there is an emergent hostility against street dogs among a group of right-winger influencers. Some legislators are happy to … Read more
Just finished Barbara Kingsolver‘s Demon Copperhead. It grasped my soul while reading it. Set in the mountains of southern Appalachia, this is the story of a boy born to a teenaged single mother in a single-wide trailer, with no assets beyond his dead father’s good looks and copper-colored hair, a caustic wit, and a fierce … Read more
Süleyman Karadeniz, the head of Special Operations, kissed Bahçeli‘s hand, which drew reactions from the public. CHP’s Murat Bakan: “If police and soldiers start kissing hands, this country will experience more July 15ths.” DEVA Party’s Mustafa Yeneroğlu: “Thinking that you are the police of a party is the biggest damage to the state.” Salih Uzun … Read more
Hell yeah! 00:06 Women are making significant strides in the metal music scene. 03:28 Women pioneers in metal music 06:05 Metal women can growl, shout, and roar regardless of gender, focusing on technique. 08:57 Women in metal face challenges and discrimination 11:36 Metal scene is opening up for women musicians. 14:03 Women in metal are … Read more
Sinem and I have been planning a month-long trip to the US. It is all a vacation, but catch-up with friends. I will probably blog as it happens, but let me give you the outline. We will first stay in Detroit. Thanks to Jessica, who has been an early reader of this blog and has … Read more