Abstract Takipciking is presented here as a conceptual, cultural, and practical phenomenon that blends elements of social tracking, participatory observation, and digital co-creation. This paper defines the term, situates it in historical and technological context, outlines methods and applications, analyzes ethical and social implications, and proposes directions for further research and implementation.
For the uninitiated, "Takipçi" is the Turkish word for "follower." The addition of the "-ing" suffix anglicizes the term, turning it into a verb that describes a global phenomenon: the desperate, algorithmic gamble of buying digital clout. But what exactly is Takipciking? Why has it become a multi-million dollar underground industry? And most importantly, are the risks worth the fleeting rewards? Takipciking
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Another concern is that machine morality could lead to a form of "moral outsourcing," where humans abdicate their moral responsibilities to machines. If machines are seen as more objective and rational than humans, we may be tempted to rely on them to make difficult moral decisions, rather than engaging in the messy and often contentious process of human deliberation. This could lead to a loss of moral agency and a diminished sense of personal responsibility, as we increasingly defer to machines to guide our moral choices. But what exactly is Takipciking