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> Can't this be fixed easily by another university bestowing an honorary degree to this guy then?

No. That’s a technical solution to a political problem.

But, we’re on HN! Does anyone have a good English translation of the relevant statute? The loopholes to a certificate problem are with the certification authority—how is a compliant degree defined?



Cancelling his degree is just as technical a solution to a political problem.


Sure but Erdogan can just have him cut up for kebab if he doesn't take the hint. Not so the other way around.


> Cancelling his degree is just as technical a solution to a political problem

Violating a law versus violating a norm. Big difference.




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