Trump, Musk and an American Masculinity Crisis
By blatantly flouting norms (or even laws) and seemingly getting away with it, they burnish their appeal to young men.
By Zeynep Tufekci
Zeynep Tufekci
Zeynep Tufekci, a New York Times Opinion columnist, writes about sociology and the social effects of technology and has closely examined the impact of and responses to the Covid pandemic. She is a professor of sociology and public affairs at Princeton University. Her research revolves around politics, civics, movements, privacy and surveillance, as well as data and algorithms.
Originally from Turkey, Ms. Tufekci was a computer programmer by profession and academic training before turning her focus to the impact of technology on society and social change. She has been published widely on the interaction of new technologies with society, science, politics and culture. She is the author of “Twitter and Tear Gas: The Power and Fragility of Networked Protest.”
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Republicans Hate Tech’s Influence on Politics. Unless It Comes From Elon Musk.
The G.O.P.’s deep hypocrisy about X’s owner.
By Zeynep Tufekci
Instagram’s New Protections for Kids Don’t Go Far Enough
This was featured in live coverage.
By Zeynep Tufekci
Mosquitoes Suck, as Do the Diseases They Carry
Mosquito-borne diseases are widening their range partly because of climate change.
By Zeynep Tufekci
Inspectors Found Mold and Meat Residue at a Boar’s Head Plant. How Could This Happen?
It’s easy for people to complain about excessive regulation, but consumers shouldn’t forget how hard it is to keep mass-produced food safe.
By Zeynep Tufekci
‘Free Speech’ Should Not Shroud Criminal Activity
Some early details suggest the issue here isn’t one of free speech, but of criminal activity.
By Zeynep Tufekci
Let a Palestinian Speak
It’s the right thing for Democrats to do, and it’s strategically smart.
By Zeynep Tufekci
The Protests in Chicago Aren’t Unruly Enough for the Right Wing
There’s not enough disorder, so some right-wing influencers are pretending the streets are in chaos.
By Zeynep Tufekci
Wealthy Nations Must Prioritize the Global Fight Against Mpox
The virus is back on the rise, potentially with a vengeance.
By Zeynep Tufekci
The Problem Is Not A.I. It’s the Disbelief Created by Trump.
He’s exploiting the inability of ordinary people to discern manipulated images.
By Zeynep Tufekci
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