30 Nisan 2026 Perşembe
The symposium titled "The Philosophy of the TV Series 'Gibi'," organized by the Cinema and Digital Media Society of Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University (BAİBÜ), was a noteworthy event both academically and culturally. The program, which attracted significant interest from students and academics, took place on Wednesday, April 29th, at 2:00 PM in Meeting Room 1005 of the Faculty of Communication.
The symposium featured Dağhan Dönmez, known for his work on the philosophical background of the TV series "Gibi," and Ekin Kadir Selçuk, a faculty member of the Journalism Department at BAİBÜ's Faculty of Communication, as speakers. The event included a comprehensive discussion based on Dönmez's book, which analyzes the intellectual aspects of the series.
In their opening remarks, the speakers emphasized that the TV series "Gibi" goes beyond being merely a comedy, offering a powerful narrative about the absurdity of everyday life, the existential questions of the individual, and the contradictions of modern society. In evaluations based on the series' characters and dialogues, it was stated that viewers encountered deep philosophical layers within seemingly ordinary events.
Throughout the symposium, multifaceted analyses were conducted focusing on society, the individual, and philosophy. Themes such as the individual's loneliness in the modern world, communication problems, and the search for meaning were particularly emphasized, with attention drawn to how the series "Gibi" (Like) addressed these issues with an ironic and sometimes critical tone. Ekin Kadir Selçuk stated that the series could be read within the context of the relationship between media and society; while Dağhan Dönmez shared his experiences regarding the philosophical underpinnings and writing process of the work with the participants.
The event was moderated by Community President Sudenur Yılmaz. In the question-and-answer session held later in the program, students and participants had the opportunity to directly ask the speakers questions about both the series and the philosophical approaches discussed. This interactive section added a unique dynamism to the event.
The symposium also explored, from various perspectives, the viewpoint offered by the TV series "Gibi" (Like) on current social events, the dilemmas of individuals in their daily lives, and the modern human's struggle to create meaning. It was noted that the series, through humor, opens the door to profound intellectual discussions and offers viewers a multi-layered interpretation.
The event, which saw high participation, was followed with great interest by all attendees, especially students. Bringing together academic content and popular culture, the symposium provided an important platform for participants to gain both an intellectual and critical perspective.
