As part of the Focus Group Meetings organized by the Bülbülzade Foundation, the relationship between artificial intelligence and humanity was addressed in a program featuring a presentation by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cemal Aktürk.
As technology penetrates every aspect of our lives, what we truly fear losing is our own humanity. An event was held at the Bülbülzade Foundation on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 19:00 to explore this profound concern and the hope surrounding it. At the program titled "Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: The Transformation of Knowledge, Reason and Production," organized within the scope of the Focus Group Meeting, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cemal Aktürk addressed the guests. At this gathering, which attracted great interest from participants, the warmth and understanding of human beings were discussed in contrast to the cold algorithms of artificial intelligence.
TRUE WISDOM LIES IN HUMANITY
Rather than focusing solely on technical data, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cemal Aktürk focused on the impact of technology on our social values. He emphasized that while data and information are stored in information systems as computers strive to understand the world, true knowledge and wisdom lie within human beings. Everyone in attendance was deeply reminded that the only power capable of transforming data into decisions regarding future problems is the human mind and experience. The unease caused by humans handing over their will to make decisions to machines was illustrated through concrete examples.
OUR READING AND COMPREHENSION SKILLS ARE UNDER THREAT
Alongside the ways in which technology makes life easier, its effects on our mental and psychological health were also among the most striking topics of the meeting. Referring to scientific studies indicating that brain shrinkage has been observed in individuals who excessively use artificial intelligence, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aktürk drew attention to the fact that our reading and reading comprehension skills are under threat. The troubling picture created by people trying to fill their emotional voids with software and becoming so lonely that they expect compliments from artificial intelligence deeply moved the participants. The great responsibilities of families and society in helping young people break free from this addictive cycle were highlighted.
LET US NOT GIVE UP CREATING
As the event progressed, fear gave way to hope and action. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aktürk invited participants to move beyond being passive consumers of technology and become active producers. In this new era, where software development processes that once took months can now be completed in days with artificial intelligence, it was stated that true success lies in creating added value and solving human problems. It was emphasized that in a world where everyone can produce anything, what will make a difference will once again be the unique compassion that comes from the human heart and the desire to find solutions.
This gathering, hosted by the Bülbülzade Foundation, concluded with a message urging people to refuse to surrender to technology and instead position it as a tool serving the benefit of humanity.
