David C. Benson

Director of Wargames and Simulations @ValensGlobal. #Strategy is fun. Learning #strategicthinking is fun. We should have fun together.

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@RCPolitics I was legitimately surprised that you had no commentary or data on the church shooting from yesterday. Has there actually been nothing noteworthy? That seems like one of the biggest events in the last 24 hours in politics.

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This is a great opportunity with a great organization! https://t.co/NjoHJFqE7d

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Sometimes, when I explain my job to people they will say "Oh, you 'gamify' things." I do not. This essay explains why I don't use the word 'gamification.'

#education #games #gamification #educationalgames https://t.co/VnpM2btnRK

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@Eric_M_Murphy Thanks friend!

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It is my pleasure to have met with Leon Ford, and to work with him through Valens Games. He is a thoughtful, serious person, which are two characteristics that are in far too short supply. https://t.co/jatCfFNVSs

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Truth, and it is a shame. I know applying for work is nerve wracking when you don't have a job yet. https://t.co/xZWqYYH2p5

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If you of a certain age, you probably remember the film *Space Camp*, which told the improbable story of children attending the eponymous "Space Camp" who were accidentally launched into space, and miraculously returned using the…https://t.co/dJ0xaS2D8s https://t.co/ooDhPNr6Na

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If you care about #China, as a geopolitical force, you should be following China Aerospace Studies Institute. They are among the best around when it comes to understanding the state of affairs in Chinese military. https://t.co/3ACoIBc8l4

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Exciting news coming from Mike Sullivan. He has already announced an upcoming United States Space Force #gaming #event at Peterson AFB: 21st Space Wing. We've written up the announcement in *Strategic Play*.

Feel free to reach ou…https://t.co/2u6oWPOcOK https://t.co/bH5OITWI1o

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Can playing games let you see the #future? Of course not! Don't be ridiculous! But there is good evidence that using #gamifiedlearning and rigorous #methodology, you *can* get better at #forecasting the future.

This week in our S…https://t.co/zp1vwJOioY https://t.co/v27ICL070g

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Today I published the final portion of the Strategic Play interview with Harpoon creators Larry Bond and Chris Carlson. Even if you haven't seen the previous two installments, you will want to check this one out, as they tell us a…https://t.co/bYnzh65us9 https://t.co/eu2RwEjHGC

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I have a singular #opportunity I wanted to bring to everyone's attention. There is an open call to participate in an Military Decision Making Process (#MDMP) #wargame. If you have ever wondered what a military wargame is like, this may be your opportunity…https://t.co/KTDchfDNKC

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The music playing while I'm on hold is "Lynyrd Skynyrd." I wonder if I am being profiled.

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It is perhaps trivial at this point to say that we need a little more laughter and fun in the world, but when I say it, I really mean it. I also really mean it when I say that I believe playing more makes us better. I explain why i…https://t.co/xjUphFsDhM https://t.co/ZWZVdhSnVW

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For me, meeting one of my heroes was a delight. Here's the second of three interviews I did with Larry Bond and Chris Carlson about Harpoon.

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For people like me, the #videogame version of Harpoon will always have a special place in their hearts. It came along right when computers were common (and good) enough that video games could engage with more complex themes like in…https://t.co/6fDcoQzyBA https://t.co/bGIIpCeheS

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Last weekend was the final event of one of the best games I've ever been involved in. We were so happy with the participation and the high quality of the gameplay. It's been a long time since I've had that much fun, and I actually have fun a lot (it's one…https://t.co/pkeP1ZDDjg

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@JustinTLogan The Strategy Bridge. If WOTR is a Foreign Policy magazine, TSB is, too, and it reflects much broader views.

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@prchovanec Unfortunately, love did not--in fact--keep them together. Such a sad outcome, for a couple that seemed to be so good together.