Ece Temelkuran

Ece Temelkuran, a Turkish journalist and writer known for her insights on authoritarianism, dives deep into the alarming connection between fascism and neoliberalism. She discusses her experiences with censorship in Berlin and reflects on her escape from oppression in Turkey. Temelkuran highlights the necessity of global solidarity in fighting fascism, emphasizing the importance of activism for Palestine. Her unique perspective sheds light on how language and collective action can resist authoritarian trends, making this conversation both timely and thought-provoking.

Ece Temelkuran and Yanis Varoufakis discuss exile, political climates, challenges faced by exiled individuals, impact of political events on societies, importance of remembering collectively, left stifling free speech, ties between capitalism and white supremacism, honest communication, faith in progressivism, and meaningful actions shaping identity.

Ece Temelkuran is a notable Turkish journalist and author, acclaimed for her critique of the Erdogan regime. In this conversation, she delves into the profound changes capitalism has wrought on democracy, likening it to the Industrial Revolution. Temelkuran emphasizes the rise of modern fascism through spectacle. She passionately advocates for the importance of friendship in resisting authoritarianism and critiques the illusions of Silicon Valley. Despite concerns over rising far-right movements, she promotes an active faith in humanity's moral compass.