Serhat Gurler

A student of life fueled by curiosity, I immerse myself in humanity’s great works – from Plato and Jung to Orwell and Huxley – to understand our world and spark growth. Media studies at the University of Greenwich expanded my perspectives on seminal theories shaping human thought.

I seek to build bridges through writing, discussion, and embracing diverse viewpoints. My adaptability stems from steeping myself in varied cultures. I aspire to surprise others with fresh takes on life’s big questions.

Service drives my spirit, from mentoring Tanzanian students to restoring local communities. Their warmth lit my spark to explore and connect people across divides. Istanbul’s rich history stirs my creativity, but finding friendship with each Tanzanian I met taught me we share one universal human experience.

I start and end days early, making time for dancing, nature, and writing to feed my soul. While I aspire to transcendence, I stay grounded in pragmatic efforts to better reality. I live by Plato’s mantra: “The Man, The Lion, The Monster,” guided by idealism and practicality.

I see the entire universe in all I study because, as Eastern philosophy says, the universe is me. By growing my understanding, I grow the world’s – the path of a lifelong learner.