Zeynep Tufekci

Zeynep Tufekci

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Zeynep Tufekci is a prominent sociologist, author, and public speaker known for her work on the social implications of technology and the dynamics of protest movements. Her book, 'Twitter and Tear Gas: The Power and Fragility of Networked Protest,' explores how digital platforms can both empower social movements and pose challenges to democracy.

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Zeynep Tufekci wrote an article admitting that the scientific establishment mishandled the early discussion of Covid-19 origins.

'Dr' Trump, Tylenol, and why Americans don't trust the 'science' anymore | World News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-09-23
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Zeynep Tufekci is a professor at Princeton University and the author of 'Twitter and Tear Gas: The Power and Fragility of Networked Protest'.

Redes sociales convierten tragedias de Kirk y Zarutska en películas sangrientas
La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2025-09-22
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Zeynep Tufekci has explored the role of digital media in shaping emotional public responses.

Latinoamérica21: Narración digital y giro emocional: el arte de conquistar el poder en América Latina | Columnistas | Opinión
El Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921·EcuadorEcuador· 2025-05-23
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Zeynep Tufekci argued that the scientific community long suspected COVID-19 originated in a Wuhan lab, but purposefully 'hid or understated crucial facts.'

Legacy media, DC journos come around to investigating Dem scandals years after conservatives sounded alarm
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-04-06
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Zeynep Tufekci published an opinion piece in the New York Times asserting that the public was misled about the lab-leak theory.

Lab-leak claims about the origins of Covid don’t pass the smell test – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-03-27
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Tufekci expresses concern about the current state of democracy in North America.

Destrucción de organismos públicos
El Nacional·VenezuelaVenezuela· 2025-03-22
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Mentioned: 'Twitter and Tear Gas: The Power and Fragility of Networked Protest,' by Zeynep Tufekci.

Big Tech Hijacked Our Attention. Chris Hayes Wants To Win It Back.
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-02-25
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