This article was automatically translated from the original Turkish version.
At first glance, the National Technology Initiative may appear to concern only the defense industry, but a closer look reveals a vastly different landscape. When carefully listening to related conferences, it becomes clear that what is being conveyed to the public is not primarily technical knowledge, but rather issues deeply tied to the social sciences. These conferences are grounded in the questions “Why and How.” In particular, Selçuk Bayraktar, who takes on the role of explaining this subject, tells audiences: “What matters is not what you do, but how and why you do it, and with what ethics you do it. This gives immense meaning to an otherwise empty endeavor…” At first glance, these words may sound like the advice of an elder brother, but the fact that he consistently emphasizes the same themes in every speech, and explicitly states that this is the most important lesson he learned in life, drew our attention. As we focused more deeply on the matter, we realized that a complex and profound issue awaited us. As we followed these questions, new questions and diverse answers emerged.
Dear readers, this text emerged while tracing the answers to such questions. Yes, why and how we do something is extremely important. But what must we fill that “why and how” with? What kind of mindset must we adopt to ensure our work benefits humanity? According to whom should we define the concepts of ethics and morality? Do we have a shared perspective we can call “ours”? When we say “why and how,” what exactly do we mean? Where will we find the answers to these questions? From ancient Greece? From the steppes of Central Asia? From the European-centered thought that began with the Renaissance? From the ancient Turks? From Islam? From where…?
In essence, this work has been prepared to fill the “why and how” questions so frequently emphasized by the National Technology Initiative with “national” answers. This introductory-level study aims to cast even a distant light on a ship drifting aimlessly in the ocean. Each section holds the potential for further diversification.
Effort is from us; appreciation is from Allah.【1】
The National Technology Initiative is a societal movement launched to declare Türkiye’s absolute independence in science and technology. Although its feasibility is currently debated, one of the shared dreams of the citizens of the Republic of Türkiye is to regain a voice on the global stage. Psychologically, this is entirely understandable. The Turks, who once ruled a great world empire, suffered heavy defeats, lost vast territories, and saw borders and passports intrude upon their emotional geography. Along with defeat came the psychological tendency to blame others for their own humiliation.
For a nation that never experienced colonization and never surrendered its independence, the situation after World War I was profoundly tragic. A nation had reached the threshold of existence or extinction and survived only through the War of Independence. Looking back to those days, we have tested our chances of recovery in every era, yet unfortunately, we have missed these opportunities due to various obstacles. In the early years of the Republic of Türkiye, individuals and initiatives emerged capable of competing with the world in technology and industry; even under the umbrella of the National Development Initiative, numerous projects were developed and some implemented in the fields of industry and economy. Both the inherent nature of humanity to succumb to ignorance and the lack of social cohesion thwarted all these efforts, leaving our shared dreams and hopes to future generations.
Individuals who achieved success in their time were pressured by bureaucratic barriers or sabotage, and their isolation made these pressures effective. The National Development Initiative ended with material support and products imported from abroad. During this period, while the assembly teams in Türkiye enriched themselves with imported products, society was dragged into poverty and destitution. As time passed, changing political climates briefly revived society, but recurring military interventions led us back to the same starting points. So much so that hope itself began to fade: people started saying, “Nothing will come from us.” As Türkiye approached the 21st century, the emergence of terrorist organizations further worsened the situation, and one generation after another was lost.
In a Türkiye dependent on external forces, the fight against terrorism failed to produce the desired impact, and society faced painful news every day. Millions of liras were spent on the defense industry, yet nearly all of this money flowed abroad. We entered the 21st century under such conditions. When schools recounted how we once ruled a world empire a century ago, an inner conviction grew that we would one day return to those days—voiced by both families and society. Goals, narratives, and hopes all pointed in this direction, yet the quality of education remained far from achieving this goal. Everyone knew this could not remain mere rhetoric, but opportunities blocked many possibilities. Science, technology, and space were almost never on Türkiye’s agenda. Growing generations in this environment found no purpose beyond personal material gain. A few hardworking and intelligent individuals, as the saying goes, “closed the door” and went abroad, continuing their work there. (Children of those who worked in assembly industries had no such existential anxieties.)
Recently, the vision of the National Technology Initiative was unveiled. This vision seeks to transform the paradigm across all segments of society, aiming for a fully independent Türkiye. In this work, rather than answering the question “What is the National Technology Initiative?”, we seek to explore:
We will use these kinds of questions to uncover the “Why and How” of the National Technology Initiative.
Shortly after the emergence of the National Technology Initiative, the Teknofest competitions began. Teknofest is known as an aviation, space, and technology festival. From 2018 to 2025, millions of participants—from primary school students to university students—applied to Teknofest. Almost every city in Türkiye hosted Teknofest competitions, and millions of citizens visited the event, closely observing local and national products and the projects of young competitors. With unprecedented categories, Teknofest quickly became the largest of its kind in the world.
When we examine our recent or distant past, we can answer this question. Looking at the life stories of our successful historical figures, we cannot help but wonder: “How could such successful projects be so easily blocked?” Upon examining the reason, we see that society was either unaware of or indifferent to these events. Insufficient communication tools and societal apathy have caused projects that could have brought our country prosperity to fail. Learning from the past, the National Technology Initiative aims to be embraced and championed by society to prevent such obstacles from recurring and to open the path for entrepreneurial minds.
Even a football team cannot make a transfer against the wishes of its fans; similarly, projects developed under the National Technology Initiative that have the potential to propel Türkiye into the future cannot be blocked if society embraces them. Of course, to socialize such movements, we must reach people of all ages and backgrounds. Teknofest competitions directly engage the new generation, inspiring them to create projects for their country and humanity, while keeping young minds occupied with productive work. Through large-scale festivals, citizens are invited to witness the youth, their projects, and ultimately, the National Technology Initiative—not merely as a slogan, but as a living movement. The number of people reached in seven years is immense, yet insufficient. To establish the metaphor of a “deep current” and normalize such competitions within our society, they must continue annually without pause. With the awareness cultivated in society, any attempt at obstruction will be met with immediate resistance and suppressed; such attempts will never arise again.
A single flower does not bring spring… We have experienced this saying enough throughout our thousand-year history. We know that we cannot reach our desired destinations (like Kızılelma) with products developed solely in the defense industry. Within the vision of the National Technology Initiative, the high technological advancements achieved in defense must spread to civilian sectors. The first steps have already been taken. Teknofest and Deneyap Technology Workshops are, in fact, the first steps of the National Technology Initiative. The goal is to end our decades-long silence and ensure that our geniuses—like Vecihi Hürkuş, Nuri Demirağ, and others who worked for their country but whose worth was only recognized after their deaths—will never again be left alone.
According to current figures, nearly eight billion people live in the world. Eight billion people mean eight billion thoughts, eight billion minds, eight billion different perspectives… The universe, by current estimates, spans 93 billion light-years—vast beyond human comprehension. From this broad perspective, as a human family, we are not even a single point in the universe. In such a cosmos, the ability to ask questions like “What am I doing? Why do I exist? What is happening in the universe? What is my purpose on Earth?” is the greatest trait distinguishing humans from other living beings.
Since reaching a certain level of intellect, humanity has sought answers to the meaning of life through thought and inquiry. Looking at the earliest written records, we see that humans have pursued meaning for thousands of years. Although we encounter different answers in humanity’s search for meaning, each civilization throughout history has found its own response and adopted it as its goal. When we look at our own ancient civilization, from the Orkhon Inscriptions to today, we see that our common purpose has always been to live freely, without submission.
Every one of our actions, every behavior, has a conscious or unconscious reason behind it. That is why humans are held accountable for their actions. One of the most important traits distinguishing humans from animals is precisely this.
When explaining the National Technology Initiative, it is repeatedly emphasized that the true purpose lies in the phrase: “What matters more than what you do is why and how you do it. The values that give our work worth are hidden in the questions of why and how.” Although this sentence seems clear, its meaning must be filled in. If we leave the interpretation of this phrase to individuals, we know that millions of different answers are possible—even answers that contradict the vision of the National Technology Initiative. Therefore, when embarking on this journey, we must at least define the boundaries of our reasons and methods.
When we examine Türkiye’s historical journey, we are forced to confront certain realities. Our nation, which for centuries was a superior culture admired and imitated, lost its position due to painful experiences and began imitating other nations it once considered superior. One segment of society viewed the current situation as wrong, while another argued that we must imitate other nations to achieve prosperity. For years, our nation fought among itself—right versus left, progressive versus conservative, capitalist versus communist—until we reached today.
In today’s world, surrounded by communication tools, able to access news from nearly every corner of the globe and easily learn about different lifestyles and thought patterns, certain ideas and beliefs emerge, especially among young minds. Yet, unfortunately, most remain confined within the narrowness of “my opinion.” Imported global visions are defended behind the shield of “I think,” and we miss many crucial points. Amid the clash of millions of “I”s, we overlook the “we.” Even if originality is debatable, everyone has their own perspective—but do we have a shared perspective? A common discourse in response to developments around us? A shared viewpoint regarding our language, culture, industry, and technology?
How will we look at the world? How should we interpret the universe, the cosmos, and humanity? With what gaze should we regard the beings before us, and how should we behave toward them? Such questions will illuminate our path. Unless we find the answers to these questions within our own essence, culture, and faith, we cannot be truly national. If our answers to these questions contradict those of Yunus Emre, Karacaoğlan, Davud-i Kayseri, Ghazali, Mehmet Akif Ersoy, or Al-Farabi, then our work will also contradict that of Vecihi Hürkuş, Taqi al-Din, and Nuri Demirağ…
If we fail to understand Yunus Emre’s words, “See the created with love, for the sake of the Creator,” then our claim that we must develop projects for the benefit of humanity will remain empty words. Especially in the capitalist system, where we are bombarded with messages that inflate our ego, saying “think of your family before yourself, society before your family, humanity before society” will, if not rooted in our traditions, amount to nonsense. Although these ideas may seem romantic or even utopian to many—indeed, throughout history, those who spoke truth and acted accordingly were labeled “mad,” “foolish,” or “eccentric”—humanity internally knows they are true.
Yes, the age we live in may tell us to bow to dinosaurs, and perhaps this submission seems perfectly normal. If we accept this, we are mentally occupied. But what moves us is precisely our discomfort with this “precondition.” The sick acceptance that once halted our pioneers—“We cannot do it”—is un-national. We can see this clearly by looking at Karacaoğlan. When Karacaoğlan says, “I came naked and I will leave naked,” what is he telling us? Is he bowing to the system built by the powerful and calling it “reality,” or is he choosing to leave naked rather than submit to falsehood?
What makes us “us,” what makes us a nation, is neither the land we live on nor the blood in our veins. We call each other brothers because of our shared perspective. Otherwise, history is full of conflicts among those who shared the same blood and land. We dwell on this point because we must fully understand what we mean by “national.”
“Knowledge is knowing knowledge,
Knowledge is knowing yourself,
If you do not know yourself,
What good is reading?”
Yunus Emre invites us to know our own essence. Despite being highly knowledgeable, we have seen many scholars who, because they do not know themselves (and thus do not know themselves), became strangers to their own people and looked down upon them. For the National Technology Initiative to progress and fulfill its vision, those who work, produce, and think for this cause must know their own essence, as Yunus said.
After answering the “why” question on the path of the National Technology Initiative, we come to the “how” question. Every action and behavior we undertake on the way to our defined goal will be an answer to “how.” Therefore, as we chart our own path, we must also shape our own actions and determine the points we will never compromise.
A phrase often repeated in society is: “Every path leading to victory is permissible.” This phrase is perceived as “absolutely true,” especially when our personal interests come into play. But upon reflection, we realize that such thinking reveals a pathological view of “victory.” If what we are fighting for is not merely evil… To better understand this, let us cite two historical examples: one attributed to Hz. Ali, the other to Bosnia-Herzegovina’s President Alija Izetbegović.
…It is said of Hz. Ali: His forces had besieged a fortress; it was about to fall, but the time for evening prayer arrived. Hz. Ali said: “Continue the attack tomorrow; today, pray. Do not miss the prayer time.” When a commander approached him and said, “My lord, the fortress is about to fall—wait a little longer, then we will pray,” Hz. Ali replied: “There is no meaning in winning victory by neglecting the values for which we fight.” Thus, we fight for something, but if we do not uphold the values we claim to cherish along the way, and if we compromise those values, what benefit is there in success? Indeed, such a victory is nothing but a delusion and hypocrisy.
…During the Bosnian War, a general insulted a Christian colonel. The colonel filed a complaint, and Alija Izetbegović ordered a court to be convened. Other commanders said, “We are still at war; this could cause unrest among soldiers and problems within the army.” Alija Izetbegović replied: “If we abandon justice, let us lose the war. For what and for whom are we fighting?”
The events in these examples differ, but what they share is that they are moving directly toward their defined goals. They do not, as the saying goes, “call a bear uncle” to cross a bridge. Were their actions right? Looking at their words and deeds, we see they were right. Otherwise, we would see today those who, under the guise of peace, support terrorism; under the guise of aid, support corruption; under the guise of education, support violence; under the guise of peace, support chaos.
If, on our way to the goals of the National Technology Initiative, we deviate to obtain parts from different sources, bow our heads to the forces blocking our path until we cross the bridge, constantly compromise during the production of local products, we contradict ourselves. Moreover, while encouraging our nation toward projects for the benefit of humanity, if we crush those around us materially and spiritually, if we grow arrogant as we approach our goal, if we whine and complain at every obstacle, if we crush the enthusiasm of those who dare to try new things instead of encouraging and guiding them, then the goal we strive for has been crushed beneath our personal interests. Yunus Emre said beautifully:
If you have broken a heart,
Then your prayer is not prayer.
Even seventy-two nations,
Will not wash your hands clean.
Our actions and our thoughts form a unity. Our mouths may speak beautifully, but our deeds must not be evil. (Of course, such people exist around us, but they are already labeled as hypocritical and two-faced.) We are human and naturally capable of making mistakes. The issue is not making mistakes, but how we respond after them. We have already stated that every action has a reason. Therefore, those who commit crimes justify their actions with “legitimate” reasons: “I stole because of this… I did this because of that…” Such rationalizations cause us to gradually perceive errors, wrongs, and evils as normal, correct, and good. To prevent this, we must first be honest with ourselves—with the honesty expressed by a thinker: “Perhaps we cannot be impartial, but our duty is to be truthful.”
When we look at the National Technology Initiative, we see many things have been done and continue to be done. Many lives have been dedicated to this cause—those whose sorrow, thoughts, and entire existence are tied to the National Technology Initiative. It may sound easy to say, but all of this is being lived. In our ancient culture, there is a prayer: “May God increase your sorrow,” and people say it because they love it. Contrary to what is assumed, this is not a bad wish; it is an aspiration that elevates the individual. Because we know that a person’s dignity does not lie in their self, but in their deeds. Looking at those honored throughout history—those who positively touched others’ lives and left behind beneficial works—we see their common trait: they identified with their work and struggled for their ideals. These people took something seriously as a cause. Whether they ultimately succeeded or failed is not the point (only the ignorant judge life by outcomes); what matters is that they never strayed from the path they knew to be right, with complete sincerity.
It is not enough merely to have a cause. Everyone can take something seriously in some way. The issue is whether the cause we take seriously is “meaningful.” A person may become preoccupied with status and position for personal gain. Under anxiety about the future, they may take seriously any means of earning money. They may take seriously only the interests of their own group and ignore other humans.
The National Technology Initiative is, in fact, a cause—a meaningful one. It is meaningful because it prioritizes not only itself, but also the family, society, and above all, humanity. Otherwise, why all this effort, all this struggle, all these lives? If the goal we chase were only for our personal interests, we would pursue easier, more worldly, and more pleasurable paths.
The entire issue lies in our efforts. The more valuable and precious our work, the more valuable we become. This is the only thing that truly satisfies a person! But to prevent this satisfaction from poisoning the individual or diverting them from their goal, we need an infrastructure that protects the mind. Our ancient culture is full of “tested” ideas that safeguard our minds. Our duty is to revive these ideas from our roots, blend them with today’s knowledge, and, as Yunus said, reflect our own essence—ensuring we are fully independent, not just physically, but intellectually as well. In short, we must produce our own S/İHAs. When producing our own technological products, the question we must ask to ensure these works are truly “local, national, and original” is: “How will we produce S/İHAs that protect our minds?”
Does being local make a person or product national? When we examine the sources of narratives and works that create negative perceptions about our country, we notice they often come from people or institutions that appear just like us. For example, we witness individuals born and raised in this land, who have eaten the bread of this nation, giving interviews or attending ceremonies where they make statements against Türkiye and support such views. Even more so, newcomers to the arts scene are not considered successful unless they denigrate our country and are not accepted among their peers unless they do so.
We see this attitude in every field: thought, culture, art, technology, industry, etc. This situation shows us that being local is not enough to be national. You can make a completely local film, but if its perspective undermines the existential goals of the Republic of Türkiye and reflects someone else’s vision of Türkiye rather than our own, then this work is not national. For Türkiye to be truly independent, local production alone is insufficient; the creators and their works must themselves be national!
After suffering heavy wounds in the aftermath of World War I, our civilization continues to exist under the Republic of Türkiye. In the early years of the Republic, efforts were made to heal the wounds of war, and national development plans were implemented. Our deficiencies in industry and technology led us to prioritize these areas. Figures such as Nuri Demirağ, Vecihi Hürkuş, and Şakir Zümre emerged during this period and succeeded in producing local and national products capable of competing with the world. In fact, they even received orders from abroad.
Efforts to prevent Türkiye’s dependence on foreign powers in every field were halted for various reasons, and the paths of new initiatives and projects were closed. When we examine the lives of those who sacrificed their lives and fortunes for our country’s development, we realize that had they been allowed to continue their work, we would be speaking of a very different Türkiye today. Yet, unfortunately, our geniuses who devoted their lives to this cause died without seeing the Türkiye they envisioned.
Every noble endeavor passes through various difficulties. One of the most important factors driving a person toward success is their resilience and refusal to give up. How does a person resist difficulties and find the strength to persist? The power that drives a person to act lies within their roots. The National Technology Initiative draws its strength and power from its roots. When we act with the awareness that this is not a race with a flag, we observe that our geniuses, despite paying countless prices, were never truly failures. They opened new paths in their own time, which is why we speak of them today. Despite internal and external obstacles, they carried the flag.
Even decades later, these life stories do not cause despair in us—they ignite inspiration. A person can understand whether they are on the right path by looking at the life stories of those who did the right thing. When we look at the people who acted for Türkiye’s development, the reasons they wanted Türkiye to possess national technology, the hardships they endured, and the motivations that kept them going—when we face similar situations in our own work, we know we are on the same path as those we admire. When a young person working for their country recalls the life stories of Nuri Demirağ and Nuri Killigil during moments of fatigue, they will recognize that their work and path are correct.
In our ancient culture, there is a saying: “First a companion, then a path.” Upon careful examination, we see this holds great truth. Looking at the dreams we failed to achieve in history, we realize that the reason we did not reach our destination was not because the path was difficult, but because people turned back and abandoned it for various reasons.
Just as a country does not raise its own children only to want them to work in foreign lands, we do not want the people raised on these lands to view life, the world, and humanity as if they were foreigners. We have very valid reasons for this. Because we are the children of this land, and our perspective, tested over centuries across different geographies, succeeded in creating a civilization. Therefore, in places where our perspective held influence, “human gardens” were never established. Yet, the very perspective that once chained Africans and displayed them in cities, while simultaneously preaching “human rights” to the world, still exists right beside us today.
“If we think of “projects for the benefit of humanity,” and our definition of humanity is limited to Türkiye, excluding Africans, Indians, or Siberians, then there is a problem. Can we expect a perspective that defines humanity as only a select few to develop “projects for the benefit of humanity”? One of our unique qualities as a nation is that, throughout history, we have always regarded all humans as human beings. Unfortunately, there have been voices within us who refuse to accept this, who speak against it, and who offer alternative interpretations. Even if we momentarily accept the negative interpretations of our past, we can still reason this way: Let us suppose we have only now recognized that “seeing all humans as human” is correct, and let us assume our history never held such a perspective. Then… Since we have now recognized and understood this perspective after centuries, we are now obligated to act rightly. If we have become aware of certain truths, then the responsibility lies on our shoulders…
The path we walk toward the National Technology Initiative will not be limited to just me, you, or a few people! For us to say “we” and for it to continue with “us,” it must grow and develop. If we act with a unifying perspective and work for this cause, the National Technology Initiative will succeed.
Alongside the National Technology Initiative, we signaled that we would not only develop our nation and country in the field of technology, but also in thought, and that we would regain our voice in the world. Recently, we experienced an event that exemplifies this. A few years ago, Türkiye imported “Heron” unmanned aerial vehicles from abroad to meet its defense needs. Globally and in Türkiye, these systems were called “Heron.” But due to our inability to obtain them from abroad and the difficulties we faced, we developed our own unmanned aerial vehicles.
After taking concrete steps under the National Technology Initiative, the name “Heron,” once accepted in Türkiye, was Turkishized and became “Insansız Hava Aracı” (İHA). As our products proved themselves, the term “İHA” became globally recognized, and even more specifically, “Bayraktar.” This shows us that if we proceed firmly with the National Technology Initiative and begin producing works, we can overcome not only technological dependence but also the entrenched foreign language barriers. Of course, one of the most important points to note here is that we must name our future products first.
If we refer to our future products by their foreign names and accept them as they are, we will not have truly signed a national work. For example, take “Turkish Cola”—no matter how well you make it, “Turkish Cola” is not national. Therefore, the originality and nationality of the work are as important as the locality and Turkishness of the name we give it. A nation that cannot define itself and the world becomes defined by others and is forced to accept imported concepts and ready-made definitions. The National Technology Initiative exists to define!
History books attempt to explain the various reasons behind the painful experiences of the late Ottoman Empire. Some attribute it to economics, others to intellectual currents of the era, and still others to a variety of causes. In Erhan Afyoncu’s book Recent History Lessons, the late Ottoman period is briefly described as follows:
“Abdülhamid II tried to sustain the empire through politics and diplomacy. Although educational reforms produced somewhat more educated individuals, the problem of state officials and educated civil servants was not fully resolved. During the final centuries of the empire, the shortage of capable officials—known as ‘kaht-ı rical’—could never be remedied. Although the pace of disintegration slowed, decline could not be halted. Abdülhamid II’s greatest problem was his inability to build a capable cadre and to instill excitement in society, particularly among school-age youth. The arrogant behavior of European states and Türkiye’s own diplomats toward the empire provoked strong reactions among the youth.”
We can say we are currently going through a similar process. Especially among youth, there is a sense of aimlessness and, consequently, a lack of excitement. Despite various causes for the current situation, we need goals, visions, and “Kızılelmas” that can ignite excitement in our youth and thereby develop our country. The vision we have long awaited, the one capable of exciting society and especially school-age youth, is the National Technology Initiative!
The National Technology Initiative is one of the steps taken not merely to sustain our existence as a nation, but to regain our voice in the world and live freely and independently. Our nation, which never submitted to subjugation throughout history, must not miss the high-technology train of the 21st century to avoid repeating the painful experiences of the last century. Inspired by our engineers who have developed products entering the world’s top ranks in the defense industry, we must spread these advancements nationwide, from the youngest to the oldest, contributing to the growth of the National Technology Initiative. Those lacking resources must not leave the people struggling for Türkiye’s absolute independence materially or spiritually alone. In future periods, as bureaucratic climates change, we aim to ensure that the tragedies suffered by Nuri Demirağ and Vecihi Hürkuş never befall any citizen of our homeland, and that Türkiye becomes among the best—not only in certain fields, but in all fields.
As we move toward our goal, we must never compromise on good ethics and must constantly question ourselves and evaluate the truth of our work. In essence, if we wish to positively change anything, we must first change ourselves and act in ways that serve as examples for future generations. When we ask young people, “Whom do you emulate? Whom do you admire?” the answers we receive are unfortunately not inspiring (local or national). Breaking this chain is our responsibility. When we ask ourselves, “Why don’t young people see us as role models?” we will see our own shortcomings. The National Technology Initiative is not merely a movement driven by machines on a mechanical level. It is not even an event limited to engineers and those interested in technology. The National Technology Initiative is a path that encompasses everyone—from those who take pride in the products, to those who write their software, from Teknofest competitors to the service staff who bring students to the competition arena, from those who share on social media to those who like those posts.
Therefore, dear reader, abandon the question “What can I do?” and instead do your current work in the best possible way—that will add value to the National Technology Initiative. An idea or ideal is measured only by the beautiful actions of those who embrace it. The National Technology Initiative is a movement whose roots stretch back thousands of years, supported by those who are worthy of emulation, whose lives are worthy of storytelling, whose behaviors are worthy of recommendation, and who love themselves and their society enough to think deeply about solutions for the poor lying on the street beside them and for the suffering human beings on the other side of the world.
If you do not live as you believe, you will believe as you live.
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Klasik eserlerimizin dibace kısmı böyle nihayete erer.
Before We Begin
Introduction
A Single Flower Does Not Bring Spring
Why Is Teknofest, the Most Concrete Step in the National Technology Initiative’s Engagement with Society, Organized?
Questions We Must Ask Along the Way
Pursuing the Questions of “Why” and “How”
Why the National Technology Initiative?
Locating Ourselves
Not Every Path Is Permissible
My Sorrow Was My Cure
Local But Not National
Why Do We Constantly Speak of Nuri Demirağ, Vecihi Hürkuş, and Şakir Zümre?
Do the Life Stories of Our Genius Figures, Whose Work Was Blocked by Obstacles Placed in Their Path, Cause Despair Among Our Youth?
The Speaker of the Message
The Turkish-ified UAV
Society and School-Age Youth
In Essence