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Found in Interpretation PodcastEp. 32 - AI, Power & The Interpreter’s Invisible Hand – Prof. Ebru DirikerProfessor Ebru Diriker—Boğaziçi University scholar, AIIC trainer and veteran conference interpreter—joins hosts Alain Breton and Brian Bickford for a candid look at the real power behind the booth. From the “Ivory Tower” myth to first-person strategies, we probe how interpreters shape meaning, build trust and defend accuracy in an age of remote work and generative AI.TakeawaysEbru Diriker has been practicing interpreting since 1991.The term 'Ivory Tower' reflects the perceived separation of conference interpreters from community interpreters.Interpreters play a crucial role in mediating meanings during communication.The power dynamics in interpreting can be complex and challe...2025-05-2740 min
Troublesome Terps65: Ebru Diriker, Are Interpreters Who They Say They Are?Who we say we are and who we actually are, are not always necessarily the same thing. Even interpreters who think of themselves as completely invisible and impartial will sometimes be forced to make some tough calls. Joining the Troublesome Terps to talk about this, her research and much, much more is Ebru Diriker. Don't miss this episode to have some of your assumptions challenged!Special Guest: Ebru Diriker.Links:Ebru Diriker - Excerpts on critical decision-making, hence 'agency', by conference interpreters2021-09-231h 02
Troublesome Terps27: Why Bother with Interpreting Research?Certainly research is important in every discipline or field of work, but surely you have also sometimes wondered: actually, why should I care? Surely, it's not like in depth analysis of the voice-to-ear-span or complex and highly complex communication models help you be a better interpreter "out in the field", right?
Well, luckily Jonathan and the two Alexes are here to help and discuss exactly why you SHOULD care and what research does do for you. Let us know what you think and let's continue the conversation! Links:2 Page Reference Collection for the Troublesome Terps...2018-09-201h 02