In early 2020, as Covid-19 began shutting down parts of the world, one group of academics was amassing a virtual army of volunteer research assistants to capture data about the policies and measures introduced by governments across the world in response to the pandemic. The CoronaNet Project as it is […]
Why are we thankful? It’s Thanksgiving! Jokes, dates and time may be a loose guide to life right now, like that vortex between Christmas and New Year, but it has not flown so fast. However, we thought, given that it is probably near enough Thanksgiving’s half birthday; and that our […]
In last month’s article, we saw how to turn an idea into a reality through introspection and action. This month’s article will continue from there, assuming that you already have a concept and a plan, broken down into small steps to be achievable. I want to introduce the four next […]
With the invisible threat of covid-19 seemingly all around us, governments all over the world instruct us to shelter in place and wait. We huddle alone, or with friends and family, anxious about the future and what kind of society we will step out into once this is all over. […]
And why it might not be what you think! The word justice conjures up a myriad of definitions. It evokes emotions or even pure apathy. Justice can serve to champion those who have been wronged. The lack of justice can set the tone for severe impunity. For many, it is […]
The incessant search for happiness is one of our main characteristics as human beings, fullness is an achievement that we yearn for at the end of our days and a sole purpose in our lives. The Happiness Research Institute is in charge of measuring and analyzing happiness. The institute’s objective is […]
What if I am really just an anxious person? Anxiety disorders are among the most common of all mental illnesses. They vary in form and symptoms and can change over time. A lot of sufferers don’t recognize it as a mental health issue until it becomes almost unbearable. Frequent panic […]
Although our societies are ever changing with an increasing number of women in positions of power and leadership, women are still underrepresented and more work needs to be done. Our world’s most respected institutions, such as the United Nations (UN), have put women empowerment up on their agenda. In fact, one […]
Did you know that the Turkish TV industry is the second-largest exporter of TV content in the world, after the US? ‘But I’ve never seen any Turkish series!’ you might say, if, like me, you come from an English-speaking background and were never exposed to the glitz, glamour and drama […]
When people are faced with a traumatic situation, there is a variety of ways that they can react. Some become angry, others are overwhelmed by sadness. Unfortunately, very few speak about their experiences and actively seek help from others. A minute percentage, however, decide to use their trauma to help […]