Zeynep Tufekci

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Sociologist and writer on technology, society, and politics. Contributes to The Atlantic and The New York Times.

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May 23, 2026

Open Thread 3/12/22: Guns of August Edition

This article explores the implications of gun violence and policy in the context of recent events, encouraging public discourse on the urgent need for reform and community safety.

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Society

May 23, 2026

Sorry! Correction! 3/12

The article addresses the importance of correcting misinformation and the challenges that arise in the digital age, emphasizing the need for accountability and clarity in public discourse.

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Culture

May 23, 2026

Reprint: In Memory of My Grandmother

(This is a reprint of a newsletter I wrote after my grandmother passed away in 2019)

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Healthcare

May 05, 2026

Long Covid, The Long History Version

It's the tip of a long-term scandal in how we approach complex chronic conditions and post-viral syndromes

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Politics

May 05, 2026

On the Alex Jones Verdict: The Very, Very Lucrative World of Lying

My latest piece for the New York Times returns to a key question: how should we grapple with the current historic transformation of the public sphere?

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Healthcare

May 05, 2026

Who should worry about H5N1?

Ideally, not the public, ever. But there's much that needs to be done, now, to keep it that way

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