Murat Selvi

Murat Selvi is a Researcher at TRT World Research Center. He holds two master's degrees in Communication Design and Management from Anadolu University and International Journalism from Swansea University. He completed his associate and undergraduate studies in Radio and Television Technologies and Journalism, respectively. He worked as a reporter and editor in different institutions and presented his own radio show. He conducts studies and publishes articles in the fields of technology, digitalization, network society, social media, political communication and participation. He is continuing his PhD in Communication Design and Management.
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The Paralysis of Permanent Opposition

For years, a significant segment of the Turkish media ecosystem operated within a relatively stable ideological universe. Politics was interpreted through familiar binaries, editorial...

Politics Without Policy: The Manufacture of Division in Türkiye

Undoubtedly, the most frequently invoked concept to describe Türkiye’s social and political atmosphere is “polarisation.” From the media to academia, from coffeehouse chats to...

Beyond Artificial Orchestration: Next Sosyal’s Challenge to Big Tech

At the turn of the 21st century, the internet was heralded as a transformative force — a technology that would liberate speech, dismantle entrenched...

Reclaiming the Public Sphere in the Age of Echo Chambers

One of the core requirements of democratic societies is a well-functioning public sphere. As the foundation for public opinion formation, the public sphere thrives...

Fear as a Tool: From Public Opinion to Public Hysteria

The role of fear as a tool used by the media to shape public opinion has been a topic of critical discussion for decades....

From Protest to Polarisation: How the CHP Squandered Its Political Capital

The Turkish political agenda has recently witnessed heightened tensions stirred by the Republican People's Party (CHP), marking a notable development in the country’s political...

There is Still Hope for Turkish Drama

The new series Gassal, streaming on TRT's digital platform Tabii, offers a profound and authentic portrayal of the life and challenges of mortuary workers....

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