Mert Bulan.

Personal reflections on tech culture, wellness, and life in Germany.

Recent essays

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A practical guide to filing your taxes on Elster as an app developer in Germany, covering the three forms you need to submit every year.

A personal look at Germany’s slow citizenship process and why it matters for the skilled immigrants the country says it needs.

Sharing my favorite books from the first quarter of 2026 and how they impacted my perspective on various topics.

A personal reflection on the decision to stop following daily news and its impact on my well-being.

A reflection on how the tech industry has shifted from curiosity-driven innovation to a culture of excess and influence.

Reflecting on the importance of gratitude in a world driven by consumerism.

Sharing my favorite books, games, and TV shows from the fourth quarter of 2025.

Why I believe every city needs a super app and how it will transform the way we engage with digital devices.

Sharing my favorite books and movies from the third quarter of 2025.

A look at why flying cars are unlikely to become a reality.

A personal take on how expats and immigrants differ in their goals, lifestyles, and impact on the places they live.

Your money isn't going to the bands you love, it's going to the ones everyone else listens to.

You'll be surprised to hear how many times I actually had to use a fax machine.