
The culture of display is the name given to an era in which human existence is tied to public validation, and the private gradually loses its meaning. Once, diaries were locked away in boxes, and photographs were left to yellow in albums. Today, what we eat, where we sleep, whom we love, and when we cry are all transferred to screens. Life is no longer lived to be experienced—it is constructed to be shared.When a video on your social media homepage stops you in your tracks, consider this: someon
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Nida Üstün

Digital Minimalism, titled LINK[a2222442f9ed54b3d], is a guide that addresses our dependence on contemporary digital technologies and advocates for more conscious and purposeful use of technology. Author grounds digital minimalism in the idea that individuals should use digital tools only to the extent that they add value to their lives. This approach is presented as a remedy against digital overload, attention fragmentation, and loss of meaning. Newport proposes removing technology from the cen
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Ahsen Karakaş

About 30 years ago, cameras introduced photography to our daily lives as a communication tool distinct from others. Yet, if we look closely, the phenomenon we call visual communication dates back even further—some even claim drawings were made as far back as 4,000 years ago.Indeed, drawing can be considered a form of visual communication. For instance, a child who has not yet learned to speak can convey their feelings through a few simple sketches on paper. In this article, we will touch upon th
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Yusuf Poyraz
DiDigital Nostalgia is a concept referring to the process through which individual and social experiences of the past are recalled, shared, and reinterpreted via digital media environments. The term nostalgia derives from the Greek words nostos, meaning “return home,” and algos, meaning “pain” or longing; initially, it was associated with an individual’s yearning for their homeland.【1】 Over time, this meaning expanded to encompass not only a physical desire to return but also a broader emotional o
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Beyza Nur YILDIZ

As technology has permeated daily life, the ways and speeds with which individuals access information have changed significantly. Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new concept has emerged alongside increased public engagement with digital media: Doomscrolling. This term refers to the behavior of continuously exposing oneself to and navigating through negative online content despite feeling distressed by it.Conceptual Definition and DevelopmentThe term "Doomscrolling" first appeared on s
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Dedicated to the souls examined as we grow...Imagine attending a lecture or concert of someone you deeply value. In a vast hall, you are alone with that person...Imagine that person, upon seeing the empty hall, says, “No one came.”Yet how unique you are, are you not?But to whom?*Human beings enjoy playing with numbers...Often, they prefer abundance over rarity.- Psychological justifications are possible. -You can even observe this truth in eating habits.I will not even mention hoarding dis
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Mehmet Akif Sipahioğlu

"Irrational abundance" refers to a cultural, psychological, and economic condition in which consumption patterns in modern societies exceed the boundaries of rationality. This concept emerges when individuals engage in excessive consumption beyond their actual needs, often resulting in a sense of deprivation amid material affluence. As a byproduct of capitalist economies driven by consumption-oriented growth, irrational abundance produces contradictory outcomes for both individual psychology and
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Merve Durumlu

Political polarization refers to the phenomenon in which individuals in a society exhibit a pronounced cleavage in their political views and attitudes. This polarization often manifests through the sharpening of ideological differences, the narrowing of common ground, and the increasing difficulty of reaching consensus between opposing groups. Polarization is observed not only at the level of voters but also among political actors and institutions. In the case of Türkiye, the roots of political
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Ahsen Karakaş

Emoji Movie (Original title: The Emoji Movie) is a 2017 American animated film. The movie explores a fictional world inhabited by emojis used in digital communication. Designed as a reflection of technology and social media culture, this animation aims to present the symbols of modern communication and digital life in an entertaining way for children and young audiences.Production and ReleaseThe film was directed by Tony Leondis and produced by Sony Pictures Animation. It was released in the U
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Hacer Büşra Aslan

Although the digital age has the potential to connect people beyond physical boundaries, paradoxically, it has contributed to an increase in feelings of loneliness in modern societies. This article examines the impact of digital technologies on social connections and how this situation shapes individuals’ experiences of loneliness.The Relationship Between Digital Connectivity and LonelinessResearch indicates that while digital technologies facilitate social connections, they can also intensify i
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