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Farewell to the Professor
Deneme
March 19, 2026•1 min read

Farewell to the Professor

He possessed both the eloquence and the rare stature to express his distinct perspectives across different platforms.

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Repentance
Philosophy & Life
June 30, 2025•1 min read

Repentance

Ultimately, what can be repaired of a mistake must be set right, and a conscious awareness must be built for what cannot be undone.

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Craft & Repair
Deneme
October 2, 2024•1 min read

Craft & Repair

This essay explores why we should choose producing over consuming, and repairing over discarding.

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The 🦋 Effect
Deneme
September 18, 2024•1 min read

The 🦋 Effect

We only occasionally pause to realize that every single moment we live carries a far greater weight in our lives than we assume.

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Tips for the Master's Degree Application Process
Rehber
July 17, 2024•2 min read

Tips for the Master's Degree Application Process

If you plan to pursue a master's degree after completing your undergraduate studies, keeping the following steps in mind will make the application process much smoother.

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5 Fundamental Human Virtues
Philosophy & Life
June 12, 2024•1 min read

5 Fundamental Human Virtues

Regardless of one's beliefs, in a world where what is meant to happen unfolds, patience is the key to reaching one's aspiration.

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Free LPG Diagnostic & Tuning Software
DIY & Guide
February 20, 2024•1 min read

Free LPG Diagnostic & Tuning Software

Calibrate your vehicle's LPG system yourself using the software compatible with your LPG ECU. *The key detail is that an LPG ECU only responds to its exact matching software.

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All the İhsan Bals
Deneme
March 27, 2023•4 min read

All the İhsan Bals

This article compiles my research on every İhsan Bal who has left a trace on the internet (that I could find) other than myself.

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7.5/10: Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)
Review
April 18, 2022•2 min read

7.5/10: Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)

As a viewer who has already gone through most of the classics and is hungry for originality and quality, I can say I left this film genuinely satisfied.

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The Curse of "Remembering"
Deneme
April 9, 2022•1 min read

The Curse of "Remembering"

Recalling negative experiences vividly—as if they happened yesterday—is, I believe, why highly intelligent people tend to be less happy.

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