Is a new legitimacy crisis coming?
1775, the thirteen British colonies in North America revolted under the slogan “no taxation without representation” because they were not represented in parliament. Yet the state had not done …
What does leaving it to time mean?
“Leaving it to time” is an expression that means letting things follow their natural course, trusting the flow of events, allowing room for maturation, and permitting situations to shape …
Institutions in Turkey’s Modernization
We have previously argued in dozens of writings on Turkey’s future, its historical transformation, imitation and models, and modernization efforts that the biggest problem—even in works of art—has been …
Evolutionary mismatch and language connection
Humanity, shaped for millions of years by survival instincts, became a biological “struggle machine.” Today, this biological hardware experiences a profound evolutionary mismatch with an artificial and hyper-comfortable environment. …
Why do people refuse to take responsibility? Psychological foundations of acting like a child
Muscle grows only by tearing; its fibers are first strained, damaged, then repaired stronger. Responsibility works the same way. A body that refuses to lift weight stays weak; a …
Legitimacy of Iran-Israel War
The Iran-Israel War has been unfolding for 43 days now, in full view of the world, with all its gravity. In the back of our minds, however, there is …
Is maximization or optimization necessary?
How right is it to maximize a single goal, to try to do the most possible? If the goal is only one thing, won’t other vital aspects of life …
What is conceptual confusion, what are conceptual mistakes and misapprehensions
People perceive the world through concepts. Communication built on concepts is frequently led astray due to the ambiguous, polysemous, and open-ended nature of language. How difficult would it be …
The Appeal of Risk-Taking: Risk Homeostasis, Risk Compensation, and the Efficiency Paradox
In his 1975 paper, Sam Peltzman argues that people respond to safety measures (ABS, seat belts, airbags) by taking more risks. The safer a car becomes, the more the …
Why is Türkiye seen unsuccessfull in education?
President Erdoğan stated that Turkey has failed in education. We see many reports suggesting that the desired level has not been reached. Turkey’s performance below the OECD average in …