Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran
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As a technology and innovation enthusiast, I aim to bring fresh perspectives to my readers, drawing from my experience.
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How Navigation Changed More Than Just Travel. AI-Generated.
1. The Day We Stopped Being Lost There was a time when getting lost was a daily part of human life — a farmer missing a familiar trail, a sailor misreading the stars, a traveler relying on strangers for direction. The invention of navigation systems didn’t just solve a logistical problem. It redefined what it means to know where you are.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran3 months ago in Humans
The End of Spontaneity: Why Every Plan Feels Like Work Now. AI-Generated.
There was a time when spontaneity was considered the highest proof of freedom. Someone would call you at midnight, whisper “let’s go grab fries”, and the next thing you knew, you were in a neon-lit diner, telling secrets you wouldn’t remember the next morning. There was no calendar invite, no shared Google Doc, and certainly no “is everyone free at 8 p.m. next Thursday?”
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran3 months ago in Psyche
The Age of Endless Alerts: How Constant Notifications Are Rewiring Our Brains. AI-Generated.
We used to hear church bells or town criers announcing urgent news a few times a day. Now, our pockets vibrate dozens—sometimes hundreds—of times before lunch. Phones, watches, laptops, even refrigerators keep us on call for every like, email, and “breaking” headline. The constant hum of alerts doesn’t just interrupt us; it is quietly rewiring how our brains think, feel, and relate.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran4 months ago in Motivation
The Courage to Begin: Why Your First Step Matters More Than the Finish Line. AI-Generated.
The Myth of the Finish Line We live in a culture that glorifies finish lines. The medal at the end of the marathon, the promotion after years of work, the perfect body after months of training. Everywhere we look, we’re taught that success is about the result — the end, the outcome, the final applause.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran4 months ago in Motivation
"The Attention Economy: Why Your Focus Is the Most Valuable Currency Today". AI-Generated.
Introduction: The War for Your Mind You probably think you control your attention. You decide what to watch, when to scroll, and how long to work. But in reality, your focus is the most contested resource in the modern world. Every notification, ad, and app is designed not just to capture your attention—but to keep it.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran4 months ago in Motivation
The Burnout of Fun: Why Leisure Feels Like Work Now. AI-Generated.
Introduction: The Paradox of Modern Leisure Once upon a time, leisure was the antidote to work. You clocked out, shut the door, and entered a realm where rest, play, and recovery lived. But in today’s culture of constant optimization, even leisure has been rebranded into something that demands discipline, strategy, and—ironically—effort.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran4 months ago in Motivation
The Loneliness of Hyperconnection. AI-Generated.
We live in a time of perpetual connection. A buzzing phone, a new message icon, a red notification badge—our days are punctuated by digital voices calling for our attention. We can reach anyone, anywhere, at any time. By all measures, humanity should feel more connected than at any point in history. And yet, an epidemic of loneliness shadows our era.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran4 months ago in Psyche
The Silence World. AI-Generated.
Noise has always been with us — the hum of cities, the chatter of neighbors, the engines of progress. But something shifted in the 21st century: silence became not just scarce, but something you have to buy. In an age of constant notifications, relentless traffic, open office plans, and algorithm-driven feeds, quiet is no longer the natural state of human life. It’s a commodity. And like every commodity in late capitalism, it has a price tag.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran5 months ago in Humans
Noise. AI-Generated.
We live in a world louder than ever—yet it’s not the kind of noise you can plug your ears against. It’s the buzzing of notifications, the pressure of endless choices, the silent tug of comparison, and the overwhelming hum of always on culture.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran5 months ago in Motivation
The Anxiety of Infinite Options: Why Choosing Feels Harder Than Ever. AI-Generated.
When the internet promised us “everything, everywhere, all at once,” it sounded like a dream. Unlimited shows to stream, endless restaurants delivering to our door, infinite profiles to swipe through in search of love. Choice was supposed to equal freedom. But instead of liberation, many of us feel paralyzed.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran5 months ago in Motivation
Beyond the Border: Lessons From the Open Road. AI-Generated.
What crossing borders by car really teaches us about freedom, patience, and the invisible lines that shape our lives There’s something almost cinematic about it: a car packed with snacks, maps, and restless energy, rolling down the highway until the road doesn’t just lead to another city, but to another country. No airport check-in counters, no overhead baggage limits, no waiting for boarding groups to be called. Just the hum of tires and the anticipation of what lies beyond an invisible line that humans drew centuries ago.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran5 months ago in Wander
Rise Beyond Excuses: The Silent Power of Doing What You Said You Would. AI-Generated.
We live in a world full of distractions, shortcuts, and constant noise. Everyone is telling you how to live, what to chase, and what to give up on. But there’s one quiet commitment that separates those who thrive from those who stay stuck: doing what you said you would do, even when no one is watching.
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran5 months ago in Motivation
