Abstract:
A recent 10-day international trip to Turkey offered a rich blend of academic and industrial experiences, centered in Istanbul and Ankara. Istanbul and Ankara served as the main hubs where I combined work and leisure with great international experiences. My stint at Altinbas University in Istanbul allowed me to participate in a set of lectures that improved my understanding of business practices. I learned methods such as marketing human capital, ethical AI practices in business, and the financial aspects of managerial intelligence. We focused on the ways marketing in the business world is altered in the context of modern-day AI technology and the importance of finance to nurture talent and grow a skillset. Furthermore, we tackled the question of AI enhancing productivity and the ethicality of bias, transparency, and other greater issues, showcasing the dire need for perishability and ethical AI technology.
All of these discussions were further bolstered by our visit to Turkish Aerospace in Ankara. We presented some of the more sophisticated methods of manufacturing. In particular, we were taken around the production lines of drones and aircrafts to see the company's AI and automation usage in production. Turkish Aerospace's reputation as a globally competitive brand in the defense and aerospace was further solidified after this visit. The comparison with the aerospace industry of Pakistan underscored the necessity of investing in local technology to fuel development and creativity.
The trip was illuminating in terms of learning about Turkish culture, which was accentuated by the wonderful archetypal lunch offered by Turkish Aerospace, which certainly gave us a taste of Turkish hospitality. The trip was well structured in terms of pedagogy, for it blended the theoretical lessons taught in school and actual exposure to an industry, which helped us understand the nuances of innovation, the ethics involved, and the role of international cooperation in business and technology.
