Müge Karabag

Biography

I am a multimedia journalism scholar and educator with both academic and professional experience in
journalism, digital storytelling, and media studies. Before joining MCLA, I worked as an Assistant Professor of New Media and Communication at a university in Istanbul and have professional experience as a TV reporter and presenter. My courses focus on digital storytelling, media convergence, and the critical examination of technology and society.

Special Projects

• Faculty advisor for The Beacon (student-run multimedia newsroom) at MCLA.
• Developing interactive digital storytelling projects with students.
• Ongoing research on artificial intelligence representations in media.
• Currently working a startup project focused product design, user experience, and service
  innovation.

Publications

Books

Karabag, M. (2022). From Science Fiction to Reality - Present and Future of Artificial Intelligence -
Representation of Artificial Intelligence in Science Fiction Series.

Peer-Reviews Journal Articles

Karabag, M. (2021). “A Theoretical Look at Artificial Intelligence Ethics in the Context of Coding Moral Values.” TRT Academy – Journal of Turkish Radio Television Corporation, 6(13), 748–766

Karabag, M. (2019). “An Analysis of Women’s Representations in Zeki Demirkubuz’s Films in the Scope of Feminist Film Criticism: Block C, Innocence, Third Page.” Journal of Erciyes University Communication Faculty, 6(2), 1427–1443

Karabag, M. (2019). “A Comparative Analysis of the Position of Women in Television Advertisements: The Case of H&M and Turkcell Smart Women’s Club.” Journal of Ege University Communication Faculty, 11, 4–18 

Book Chapters

Karabag, M. (2022). “Futuristic Representation of Artificial Intelligence and Human Relationship in Science Fiction Cinema: The Case of the Movie Zoe.” In Digital Dating

Karabag, M. (2019). “Facebook Influence on Social Media and Feminist Movements in Turkey.” In Television and Media in the Digital Age 

Karabag, M. (2019). “Representations of Military Coup in Recent Turkish Cinema: A Comparative Analysis of International and Announcement Films.” In Turkish Cinema with Different Approaches

Karabag, M. (2024). “Artificial Intelligence Cannot Have Moral Sensitivity.” IGIAD Magazine, (60), Interview.

Magazine Articles & Interviews

Karabag, M. (2024). “Artificial Intelligence Cannot Have Moral Sensitivity.” IGIAD Magazine, (60), Interview.

Link Karabag, M. (2023). “Ethical Issues in Artificial Intelligence.” Lacivert Magazine, (105), Article. Link

Karabag, M. (2018). “Manifestation of Banal Nationalism in Cinema: The Example of the Movie Mountain.” PsikeCinema Magazine, (15), 130–134

Conference Proceedings

Karabag, M. (2023). “The Transition Phase to the Technological Singularity: The Metaverse as an Example of a Digital Habitus.” International Symposium on Communication and Technology with its Philosophical Dimension, Marmara University, Istanbul

Karabag, M. (2022). “Representation of Posthumanism in Digital Games: Alien: Isolation.” 5th International Congress on Human Studies, Haci Bayram Veli University, Ankara