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Balancing Professional Growth and Mental Well-being while using LinkedIn

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Social media has become a big part of our lives, influencing how we see ourselves and others. LinkedIn has grown significantly since it started in 2003, with over 810 million users worldwide. While LinkedIn offers great opportunities for networking and job hunting, it also impacts our self-esteem and mental well-being. LinkedIn Logo LinkedIn and the Struggle with Comparison:  On LinkedIn, people often share their successes and positive experiences. However, this can lead to what psychologists call "comparing ourselves to others." As users look at their connections' profiles, they might feel like they're not doing as well, leading to stress and anxiety. Image from wikiHow The Social Comparison Theory:  Psychologist Leon Festinger's Social Comparison Theory explains that humans naturally compare themselves to others. On LinkedIn, where profiles are easy to see, this often leads to comparing ourselves to people we think are doing better. Studies show that using Linke...

Why we hate each other on the internet? (by Kurzgesagt)

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Last week, the popular YouTube science channel Kurzgesagt uploaded a video titled "The Internet is Worse Than Ever – Now What?", talking about how divisions in opinions on the Internet have become bigger and scarier. The Internet is Worse Than Ever – Now What? Kurzgesagt (word meaning "in a nutshell" in German) is a science channel that creates content based on many research topics including physics, biology, psychology, politics, etc. Kurzgesagt has 9 different YouTube channels where the same videos are published with different language narration. The biggest one, with English narration, has 21.5 million subscribers. Kurzgesagt logo Kurzgesagt is a very well-respected channel in the YouTube science community. This is not only due to its clean animations and impactful narration but also because they do very intense research for every video while being extremely transparent about where they gathered the information. Under every video's description section, they ...

Gand Theft Auto: As big and controversial as it gets

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Yesterday the trailer for the highly anticipated latest release of video game industry giant Rockstar Games, Grand Theft Auto (GTA) VI premiered on YouTube. The video got 87 million views in 24 hours, shaking all entertainment media. GTA VI logo Let's dive deep into the social impact and unparalleled success of the GTA series. Beyond its groundbreaking gameplay, GTA has left an undeniable mark on our culture, sparking discussions, and controversies, and setting records that speak volumes about its influence.  Cultural Impact of GTA: GTA isn't just a series of games; it's a cultural phenomenon that has found a place in society, especially the youth. From the courageous narratives to the beautifully crafted open worlds, GTA has been a mirror reflecting various aspects of our culture, often exploring controversial themes with a raw and unapologetic approach. GTA V Gameplay The series has been dealing with controversy throughout its life, particularly due to its depictions of v...

What is going on with Turkish Football?

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Over the last few years, Turkish football has had its fair share of drama and scandals. Each team's executives and members go on a rampage after a crucial "referee mistake" that cost them the win. Presidents and spokesmen of the teams go on to say that the league, the federation, and the Central Referee Board (MHK), even the broadcasting company are corrupt or biased.  Trendyol Süper Lig Logo Growing Issue The allegations and the voice of the responses from these representatives have been increasing while the tones becoming more harsh, year by year, coming to their peak form today. After every game (even if it is not that team's game), representatives go and give speeches about how they would not let this league be finished, and how the referee "gave a boost" to the other team when the other team comes up and claims the opposite. This has come to a point where people started calling others out by saying that they are related to harmful organizations. Social ...

Rocket Leauge Playstyles with Esports Data

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Rocket League is a high-energy video game that combines soccer with rocket-powered cars. The objective is to score goals by hitting a giant ball into the opposing team's net using acrobatic and skillful maneuvers with your car. It's a fast-paced and exciting game that requires teamwork, strategy, and precise control of your car. The game was released in the summer of 2015, which is when I started playing. Rocket League storefront page Psyonix, the company behind the game, focused on the esports aspect of the game from day one. Today, Rocket League esports has become a global phenomenon, featuring top-tier teams and players from regions worldwide, competing in tournaments like the Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS), with a $6 million prize pool for this year. It is becoming something bigger each year. This year the RLCS 2022-23 World Championship took place in Düsseldorf, Germany at PSD Bank Dome . It broke the concurrent viewer record with more than 468.000 viewers watchi...

Let's Talk About Bluesky

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After Elon Musk shook things up on Twitter or shall be called X, people started looking for a new place that felt like the old Twitter. Bluesky, supported by Twitter's co-founder Jack Dorsey, wants to be that new place. I got to access the app, so here's the scoop on Bluesky. Bluesky app logo Feels Like Twitter, but a Bit Different:  Bluesky isn't hiding that it's a lot like the new Twitter. It's got the same posting, liking, and chatting vibe. You can use the app both from mobile and computer. But, Bluesky is missing some stuff like direct messages, videos, and bookmarking. Although we can say that Bluesky is still in a limited beta phase, we can do a comparison of the number of users to see why it is not that popular today. Below are the two most followed feeds/communities about dogs on each platform. Here, Bluesky's Dog Pics feed has 420 followers whereas Twitter's Dogs community has 65.8k members. The Wait Time:  A big bummer for folks eager to try Blues...

A Guide to Navigating Transfermarkt

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Are you a football enthusiast looking for a one-stop platform to get the latest football transfer news, player statistics, and more? Look no further than  Transfermarkt , your go-to resource for everything football-related. In this guide, we'll walk you through how to use Transfermarkt and highlight its most useful functions. Transfermarkt logo What is Transfermarkt? Transfermarkt is a comprehensive website dedicated to football. It's a massive base of information about clubs, players, transfers, and much more. Whether you're a fan, a fantasy football manager, or just someone who wants to stay updated with the latest in the football world, Transfermarkt is a crucial tool. The most useful features of Transfermarkt are as follows: Navigating the Homepage Upon visiting Transfermarkt, you'll be greeted with a user-friendly homepage. Here, you can find the latest news, transfer rumors, and a search bar to get started. You can search for your favorite club, player, or league....