Author: Ali Ogul
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Why Does Our Voice Sound Different on Recording Devices?
There’s a common and unsettling experience we all share: when we hear our voice played back on a recording, it sounds… off. Strange. Maybe even unpleasant. You’ve probably thought, “Do I really sound like that?” If so, you’re not alone—and yes, there’s a perfectly good explanation. To understand this, we just need to ask two…
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Why Do Stars Twinkle?
When you look up at the night sky, you’ve probably noticed stars twinkling — tiny lights blinking softly in the dark. It’s a beautiful sight, but have you ever wondered why they twinkle? Let’s explore this question with a simple explanation that blends wonder with science. The Illusion of Twinkling Although it may look like…
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What Is the Meaning of Meaning?
I often wonder: What is the meaning of life? Why do we exist? Do we have a purpose? And most of all—what gives meaning to the universe itself? The universe is vast beyond comprehension. We are a speck in the solar system, which itself is a fragment of the Milky Way—one among billions of galaxies…
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Only If Trees Could Speak
Every time I find myself in nature, wandering through rural landscapes or returning to my village, I can’t help but pause when I see an old tree. There’s always the same lingering thought: What if a tree could speak? Imagine the stories it could tell. The countless moments it has silently witnessed, standing rooted through…
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Are We Still Wild?
There used to be a common belief that what separates us from animals is our ability to communicate. But by now, we all know that animals—and even plants—can communicate too. So what is it then?What really makes us human?How did we become what we are? Is it our ability to think? I don’t think so.The…
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Blurred Thoughts
Originally written in 2010, this is a translated version of one of my early short stories. I revisited it fifteen years later, preserving its raw tone and dreamlike atmosphere. It was raining.The streets were dark and empty, as if people had abandoned the city.I was walking—unbothered by the rain soaking me through.I looked as if…
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AI Is Here – How About Quantum Computing?
I’ve been fascinated by a topic for a long time now – something that feels like it’s just around the corner. A technology that could reshape our entire world. One that might redefine what “private” means altogether. I’m talking about quantum computing. Although it’s still in the early stages of development, the progress is accelerating…