I am excited to announce that on March 5, I will be delivering an online talk hosted by Northwestern University's Keyman Modern Turkish Studies Program. The title of my lecture is "Online Censorship in Turkey as a Tool of 'Failed Governmentality'."
In this talk, I will explore how the Turkish government's attempts to control online content and discourse have been largely unsuccessful in achieving their intended goals. Drawing on the concept of governmentality, I will argue that these efforts represent a failure of the state to effectively manage and shape the conduct of its citizens in the digital realm.
Through an analysis of recent cases of online censorship in Turkey, I will demonstrate how these measures have often backfired, leading to increased resistance, alternative forms of communication, and a growing awareness of the importance of digital rights and freedoms.
I look forward to engaging with the audience on this critical topic and discussing the implications of online censorship for democracy, free expression, and the future of governance in Turkey and beyond.
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