Born in Izmir, I studied Economics at METU (Ankara) and Cultural Studies at GMU (Fairfax, VA). My published research concern cognitive-psychoanalytic philosophy, economics, film, media and culture, and my teaching includes psychoanalysis, media and culture courses in Turkey and the USA. No Ethnic, Military or Religious Affiliation. He/Him | Heterosexual | Atheist | Vegan | theoyalur@gmail.com