Tutorials with Oğuz

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...

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 ...

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...