Hi and welcome!
I am Yeşim, it is a Turkish name, and it means Jade (i.e., the green gemstone) in English. Nice to meet you!
Since you are here, a bit about me:
I have explored human behavior and perception (mainly in the area of mating) from multiple angles: social (MSc), cognitive (MS), and evolutionary (Ph.D.). (See here and here).
I speak Turkish, English, and Dutch.
I love immersing myself in stories (fiction and non-fiction), they let me step into another world, all from the comfort of my couch!
Thanks to my game-loving spouse, I’ve come to realize that video games can be a wonderful medium for discovering and telling stories. In fact, we even created a short one a few years ago — Arranged! (Maybe it’s about time we start working on a new one?)
Previously, I wrote here about data analysis, covering topics like using Python, preparing data, and creating visualizations. While an analytical mindset remains a core part of who I am, my attention is now shifting toward stories *for this blog*.
Building on this shift of focus, I’ll be sharing my thoughts on various media such as books, journals, and newspapers that I’m reading and the games I’m playing here.
Expect a blend of personal opinion, scientific curiosity (always!) and a love for stories across genres and cultures.
Thanks for joining me on this journey. I hope you enjoy reading as much as I enjoy exploring these worlds!
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