The real challenge

I often wonder about the difference in how we see things between childhood and later stages of life. A child enjoys the moment in a natural way. I remember clearly how, as a child, I could truly feel time, fresh air of early morning, the quiet calm of noon, then evening and night.  
The same for food. A child savors every bite, no matter how simple the meal, giving it full attention and time.  
As we grow older, this instinctive behavior fades or even disappears. We become more aware of time as a straight line, focusing on a past with regret or a future weighed down by worry. Rarely  we remember the *present moment*.  
Now, days feel like a series of responsibilities, and night is just a way to recharge for the next day. Similarly, we lose the joy of eating , we eat just to survive, with few exceptions.  

The real challenge is not to lose the child’s genius for tasting life—a spark that still lives inside every one of us.

Slow living

Slow living is the path to healing. One of the biggest causes of anxiety is our constant struggle with time. Choose quality over quantity and let time be your friend, not your enemy.

From Mauerfall to Beijing.

I grew up in a capitalist world. After the fall of the Berlin Wall, the international community was confident that capitalism is the best choice (Including the Russians and Gorbachev himself.). 

At the time, communism—a rigid form of socialism—seemed unworkable due to its clear structural flaws. This belief was reinforced by the rise of the internet, e-commerce, and iPhones. 

The charming Uncle Sam offered us all of life’s pleasures.

But things have changed in recent years. The socialist model, with Chinese characteristics, has created a noticeable middle class (relative to the population size) and reduced poverty. China has also mastered technology and mass high-quality manufacturing. For the first time, it became clear that Western capitalism—and its liberal democracy—was not the only solution.

Western capitalism is NOW exposing its own structural flaws, just as communism did after the Berlin Wall fell (Mauerfall).

The debate is far from over.

The size of New York City : when it's used as a unit of measurement.

I find it funny when the media use the size of New York City as a unit of measurement. You have probably heard things like, "Island X is twice the size of New York City," to help people visualize scale. But here's the problem: I don’t even know the actual size of New York City! So when I hear comparisons like that, they don’t make sense to me.
It gets even worse when people use parts of the city—like Manhattan—as units of measurement. This assumes most people know Manhattan well enough to estimate sizes. But that’s not true. Even if people have heard of Manhattan, few—aside from those who’ve lived there—know its exact size. So these comparisons end up being meaningless for most of us.
Maybe it’s time to stop using New York City—or parts of it—as a unit of measurement.

Is the Earth round or flat ? the FTWB as an answer.

A Person with No Name: Is the Earth round or flat?   

A Person with a Name: Obviously, it’s round.
A Person with No Name: How do you know?
A Person with a Name: I have my own special theory.
A Person with No Name: What theory?
A Person with a Name: I call it... the Famous Theory of Women’s Boobs (FTWB)*.

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*I think it's the best possible answer to the absurdity associated with this stupid question.

From the first day.

One idea I’ve never been able to accept is the concept of social status. I never understood the significance of this constant race or why I was expected to run just because everyone else did?
From the first day i just took a different path ٫ a simple life on the margins, away from all the noise and competition.
By pure chance, I discovered this is a well-known phenomenon. It’s called the rat race

Poison is what goes beyond our need.

Life is based on the idea of balance between a need and what satisfies that need. True satisfaction should match the pain caused by the need. Hunger, for example, is satisfied with enough food and anything beyond that becomes a kind of suffering. It is the same with other basic needs like sleep and sex.
The philosopher Rumi expressed this idea in a simple way:"Poison is what goes beyond our need."
This idea of balance can grow into a wise way of living.

The Organic Life of Ideas.

I don't particularly enjoy writing. For me, the natural space for ideas is dialogue, like any act of communication. Good ideas are born in dialogue and only later find their way onto paper in one form or another. Ideas flow through oral culture, growing like a small tree. They evolve, change, and adapt as they are shared. Every conversation, every verbal exchange, enriches them, adding layers of meaning and nuance over time.
Many philosophers and writers did not practice writing. Socrates, never wrote anything himself. He believed that true philosophy should be practiced through oral dialogue, not static writing. Our knowledge of his ideas comes primarily through his student, Plato.
The same applies to both the Buddha and al-Hallaj, Michel de Montaigne (often expressed doubt about the value of writing) and Ludwig Wittgenstein (who believed that words could never fully capture reality.)
On the other hand, writing has preserved history for us. Through it, we have captured the past, recorded events, and consolidated ideas. But writing has not necessarily guaranteed the survival of the best ideas.In fact, many great ideas were born through speech alone and developed organically through exchange, transcending the limits of written words.

Poetry : like an old TV in a corner of our house.

Lately, I've been thinking about how technology and artificial intelligence are changing our lives. By nature, we want to save time and effort, and there's nothing wrong with that. Tasks that once took a whole week can now be accomplished in just an hour with the help of AI and some knowledge. But I wonder: how will this rapid progress affect culture? Culture is usually a slow, conscious act. We take time to create literature, philosophy, and poetry. Now, with everything moving so quickly, will "fast culture" replace "deep culture"?
Perhaps, in this decade, we will witness the end of poetry. It could mean humans becoming more and more integrated with machines. If that happens, we won't feel the need to enjoy culture or poetry anymore ! Will poetry become like an old TV in the corner of our house ; a thing of the past that we no longer use? It's an important question to think about. 

Byzantine Debate

The idea of a 'Byzantine debate' does not represent a situation that has repeated itself many times in history. The phrase comes from the Eastern Roman Empire, where the royal court was full of endless debates about theology. What is interesting is that even when Sultan Mehmed II (Mohammed Al-Fatiha) was besieging Constantinople, the debates continued, despite the critical situation.
This is why the phrase "Byzantine debate" became famous. It describes a kind of religious argument that never ends. Even today, many societies still live similarly. In my opinion, this kind of endless debate is a form of escaping reality.

Everyone is right, in their own way

We should stop criticizing people so easily. Most of the time, people act the way they do because of the circumstances they are living through. If you had lived the same experiences, faced the same pressures, and carried the same burdens, most probably you would make a similar choice.

When we judge others — it's better not to judge at all — without seeing the full picture, we are practicing a kind of (superiority). How much I despise that! Superiority is an ugly thing.

Why You Should Not Boycott Foreign Direct Investment in Your Country

Recently, many countries, especially those with Muslim majorities, have been calling for a boycott of Western products.  In principle, this represents a form of economic boycott, used as a means of punishing American companies for their support of Israel. However, it is important to recognize that such boycotts may actually harm the local economy rather than the targeted American companies For example, when people boycott a company like Coca-Cola, which has invested in their country, they are effectively boycotting the local branch rather than the parent company abroad. 

As a result, the economic loss is greater for the local community: workers lose their jobs, and the country forfeits valuable tax revenues. Furthermore, such actions may cause the local economy to lose its attractiveness to future foreign investors.Thus, boycotting direct foreign investments may slightly advance the Palestinian cause, but it will certainly inflict damage on the local economy.

I don't care about cookies

I often wonder why there is so much focus on cookies. Every time we visit a website, we are asked to accept the use of cookies. Laws are very strict about this, and websites must get our permission.But honestly, hasn’t this turned into some kind of obsession?Does clicking "Accept Cookies" really protect our privacy? Or is it just a confusing routine we follow without thinking? It feels like a strange and puzzling practice. I started using this add-on on Firefox. I don't want any more of that.

The Reptilian Mind , evil and the new theory

 The mind that invests in evil is the reptilian brain. It is the part of the mind that has not evolved much since the reptile stage. This idea comes from the Triune Brain Theory, proposed by Paul MacLean. Even though it's controversial and based on evolution, it seems logical to me, at least from a philosophical view. When you reflect on how small and limited harmful people are, the idea of the reptilian mind fits well — at least until we find a better explanation. Thankfully, we now have a new theory about why some people behave in evil ways. It's called the piece of shit theory.

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Social Networks: populist by nature

Social networks are naturally populist, that’s just how they work. It’s crazy to create an elitist social network, so the presence of dumb people is completely normal. This is the case on Facebook,Instagram and Tiktok, or even x. If you’re looking for alternatives, it means you don’t reject social networks themselves, but you want one with less noise. The problem is, your options are limited. Even with decentralized networks like Mastodon, things can feel slow, and the smaller community often means less useful content on topics that matter to you.

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A Thought on Mosque Loudspeakers

I am a religious person. I respect all places of worship and believe that practicing our faith is very important. Furthermore, I also believe in the importance of living together in peace and respecting each other’s space. I have a small concern about the loudspeakers used by mosques. I have no problem with the call to prayer Adhan. It is a beautiful sound that tells us it’s time to pray. This is natural and expected. 

However, the loud use of speakers during long religious lessons or prayers can be very disturbing, especially for people who live close to the mosque. It becomes hard to rest, work, or even think clearly.

I think mosques and all religious places should follow the rules of shared living.

About the Power of Democracy

I often think about how democracy has become too powerful. It seems like a vast system has taken over values it didn’t originally create—like freedom of speech, voting, and participation. These values have existed in many societies even before Western-style democracy appeared. In fact, we can see examples today where some non-democratic societies still enjoy a high level of freedom of expression and shared decision-making. So why does the West keep pushing this strong version of democracy? This is something I keep wondering about.

Just a Fancy Word

Western democracies always speak about freedom of expression. They say it’s a basic right and a sign of a free society. But in reality, they don’t  respect it. In this way, they are not very different from third-world countries or dictatorships.The only difference is how they limit this freedom. Dictatorships use force and fear in a very obvious and old-fashioned way. On the other hand, Western democracies use more "smart" or modern methods. I always remember this strange fact when I see what happens between the U.S. government and universities. It feels like we are all working for the same goal — to silence voices — just with different tools.

Why I Love Netflix: Global Without Being American

One of the main reasons I love Netflix is because it feels truly global — without being overwhelmingly American. Unlike other major platforms like Amazon, Apple, or Disney, which often carry a distinctly American identity, Netflix manages to speak to a wider world. What makes Netflix unique is its commitment to producing and promoting content from many different countries. Whether it's a Spanish drama, a Korean thriller, or an Egyptian series, Netflix gives space for diverse cultures to be seen and heard. The real secret? Netflix practices globalization without Americanization. It belongs to the world, rather than trying to make the world belong to one culture. That, to me, is the future of entertainment