We’re continuing our “Top Ten Skills of 2025” series, and this time, we’re diving into “Critical Thinking and Analysis” alongside “Creativity, Originality, and Initiative.” Why are these abilities so crucial? How can we nurture and enhance them? And in what areas do they prove most beneficial? Let’s explore these questions together. The Importance of Critical Thinking and Analysis Critical thinking is about making informed, logical decisions. The World Economic Forum…
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Tükiye’s “Independent Energy” Public Policy
Türkiye’s energy policy is an increasingly important issue. Türkiye’s balance of energy production and consumption, its efforts to reduce foreign dependency and its investments in renewable energy sources are a matter of curiosity. In particular, the fact that millions of people are considering electric vehicles and that the most important difference in the current account deficit comes from energy payments keep the issue on the agenda and will continue to…
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Active Learning and Learning Strategies
In our previous article, we explained why “analytical thinking and innovation” are among the key skills of the future. This blog post deals with the topic of active learning and learning strategies, which according to the World Economic Forum is the second most important key skill of the future. Active learning is an approach in which learners are actively involved in the learning process and internalize knowledge through application. Learning…
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Analytical Thinking and Innovation
As you may know, the World Economic Forum (WEF) is an independent international organization that brings together business, political, academic and civil society leaders from around the world to shape global, regional and sectoral agendas. In line with its mission, it gathers and encourages leaders from different sectors and countries to work together to discuss important global issues and develop solutions. As a result of the studies it organizes under…
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”Made in Germany”
Germany and Britain: The Story of Competition after the Industrial Revolution When we think of the rivalry between Germany and the UK, the First and Second World Wars and the millions of people who died naturally come to mind. However, this power struggle extends much further back than the battlefields. One significant front of this struggle is the efforts of German industrialists who could not remain indifferent to British dominance…
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The TikTok Society
What is the TikTok Society? How do we define it? The TikTok Society is an energetic and constantly open community where young people in particular try out new things. People dance, sing, make funny videos and generally have fun. This is a world full of viral content that can reach a large audience in a short time. TikTok users use this platform to express themselves, discover new trends and draw…
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Greenwashing: Behind the Scenes and Harms of a Trend
Today, with increasing environmental awareness, many companies announce that they are taking steps towards sustainability. However, many of these steps are only used as a public relations strategy rather than actually contributing to the environment. This strategy is defined in the literature as “greenwashing” and is described as “companies presenting misleading information to hide their environmentally unfriendly activities or to appear more environmentally friendly”. So, what are the harms of…
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Future Work Models and the Impact of Artificial Intelligence
The rapid development and increasing capability of artificial intelligence (AI) is driving fundamental changes in the world of work. These changes are redefining working models and reducing future reliance on labor. In this blog post, we will look at how AI will shape future working conditions and how humans will retain their place in the workplace. The Rise of Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on the World of Work Artificial…
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China-Taiwan Crisis: Historical Background and Exit Prescription
Undoubtedly, the global agenda will continue to follow the warming region and the China-Taiwan Crisis for some time to come. However, given the conflicting interests, it is only a matter of time before this crisis gets out of hand and even turns into a war. Let’s briefly update our knowledge of history before evaluating the issue… Tensions between China and Taiwan began in 1949 when the Communist Party took power…