One Thing Will Always Remain the Same
This talk explores the essential boundary between human experience and artificial intelligence, emphasizing that while algorithms provide instant answers, being human is defined by the ability to hold questions, uncertainty, and emotions. The speaker argues that we must resist trading our curiosity for the efficiency of algorithms, as growth and freedom are found within the "gaps of uncertainty" that technology seeks to close. By staying present with our feelings and the "space" between stimulus and response, we reclaim our autonomy and authentic selfhood in a digital world that pushes us toward a calculated future. Ultimately, this talk is a call to action to live fully in the present moment, valuing human connection and the depth of the unknown over the predictable outputs of an algorithms.
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She is a psychological counselor who graduated from Boğaziçi University (Guidance and Psychological Counseling) in 1999 and completed her master’s degree in 2001. She has extensive experience in both individual and group counseling and is a co-founder of a counseling center. Since 2008, she has focused on social-emotional learning and bullying prevention, reaching thousands of students and hundreds of educators through various programs, including the “Second Step” program in Türkiye. She has received international training from institutions such as IFSEL, Rutgers University, and the University of Colorado Boulder, and continues to work with children and families as a family counselor. She is also a co-author of the book Alıştığımız Gibi Değil.