Category: Life Perspective and Comments
-
Understanding Joy and Love in Challenging Times
Yesterday I watched an anime movie: Grave of the Fireflies. It was incredibly touching and profoundly sad. Instead of those ridiculous Hollywood hero movies, films like this should be shown to people who think war is just a game. It definitely tops my list of anti-war films. In short, the movie tells the story of…
-
The Absurdity of Mediocrity in Modern Democracy
A Brief Essay on Absurdity and Mediocrity What I mean by absurdity are things like political decisions, people attacking or killing one another, constant arguments, threats, statements, mistakes, and failures — all of it. Sometimes, after reading a piece of news, we find ourselves saying, “No way, this can’t be real.” Other times, “How can…
-
Why Intelligence Doesn’t Guarantee Success
Why Are Smart People Not Always Successful? Lately, I’ve been seeing this question pop up quite frequently. Most recently, I stumbled upon it again online forums, and out of curiosity, I decided to check out what people were saying. It was nothing short of a comedy. Some claim that all successful people are intelligent, while…
-
Nationalism in Today’s World: A Double-Edged Sword
Nationalism: A Modern Virus with Ancient Roots Migration waves, economic crises, escalating wars — all these global issues have, perhaps inevitably, fueled a resurgence in nationalism. After all, blaming others and resorting to conflict often feels easier than working together to solve problems. In this piece, though my thoughts may not be perfectly organized, I…
-
The Night of Science: Celebrating Unity and Diversity
The Night of Science and the National Anthem Last year in June, we had the annual Night of Science. Coincidentally, it was also the opening match of the European Championship. The university was broadcasting the game live in the courtyard, and naturally, everyone had taken their seats, waiting for the kickoff. Night of Science: An…
-
The Cost of Passivity: How Modern Media Dulls Our Minds
As we grow older, we begin to understand the true value of time. You can’t store it, reclaim it, or buy it back. And as I began to grasp the value of time, I realized how often I had become a passive observer in my own life. The scary part is, this passivity increases each…
-
Returning Home, Forgetting the Past
I am a Turkish migrant who lives in Germany over 10 years already. Time is flying. i came to Germany when i was 24 years old. Most of my 20s was here. It is hard to consider for me where is home because I am far from my past, not so strongly connected. The reason…
-
Break Free from Algorithmic Thinking
Sometimes, we expect too much from people who’ve spent most of their lives consuming information shaped by algorithms, click-driven news outlets, and ratings-hungry TV shows—without ever developing a reading habit. But here’s the truth:All content is designed to grab your attention and shape your thinking.And I don’t mean that in a conspiracy-theory way.Whether you realize…
-
How Modern Life Fragments Our Identity
We live in an age of infinite possibilities. Millions of choices. Endless complexity. And yet here we are — struggling with depression, anxiety, identity crises. Trying to find our way without getting swallowed by the chaos. Compared to those living in war zones or suffering from famine, we’re lucky. And when we compare ourselves to…
-
The Impact of Opportunity on Intelligence Growth in Society
Equal Opportunity and Intelligence: A Deep Connection Equal opportunity is an important issue. I’ve been meaning to write about it for a long time, but I keep postponing it. This time, I’ll just touch on the subject briefly. Governments of poorly managed countries that condemn their people to poverty not only steal their citizens’ current…
bahadirhancicek 