Nir Shafir

Nir Shafir, an Associate Professor of History at UC San Diego and author of 'The Order and Disorder of Communication', dives into the vibrant world of 17th-century Ottoman pamphlets. He explores how these short treatises fueled debates on religion and legality, reshaping communication in a time marked by tumultuous polemics. Shafir discusses the rise of manuscript culture, the roles of legalists and Sufis, and how these writings mobilized the public. He even draws parallels with modern social media, showcasing the enduring impact of pamphleteering.