David C. Benson @davidcbenson

Director of Wargames and Simulations @ValensGlobal. #Strategy is fun. Learning #strategicthinking is fun. We should have fun together. linkedin.com/in/davidcarlbe… Raleigh, NC Joined August 2009

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David C. Benson @davidcbenson

2 years ago

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David C. Benson @davidcbenson

2 years ago

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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 lnkd.in/gz4jyEKi

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David C. Benson @davidcbenson

2 years ago

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. lnkd.in/gPZxcRHi

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David C. Benson @davidcbenson

2 years ago

Truth, and it is a shame. I know applying for work is nerve wracking when you don't have a job yet. lnkd.in/e_qXFrrh

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David C. Benson @davidcbenson

2 years ago

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…lnkd.in/e68MDnWG lnkd.in/eqYAdUdD

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David C. Benson @davidcbenson

2 years ago

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. lnkd.in/e_Ev9cKy

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David C. Benson @davidcbenson

2 years ago

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…lnkd.in/epfufrci lnkd.in/eHiUrm3R

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David C. Benson @davidcbenson

2 years ago

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…lnkd.in/gxJ5XHmt lnkd.in/gFSUPMF3

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David C. Benson @davidcbenson

2 years ago

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…lnkd.in/exxeCwzp lnkd.in/eK6vcSKM

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David C. Benson @davidcbenson

2 years ago

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…lnkd.in/em7Gnb_D

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David C. Benson @davidcbenson

2 years ago

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

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David C. Benson @davidcbenson

2 years ago

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…lnkd.in/gr9mqxyX lnkd.in/gwEf2gz5

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David C. Benson @davidcbenson

3 years ago

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. strategicplay.substack.com/p/interview-wi…

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David C. Benson @davidcbenson

3 years ago

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…lnkd.in/gsrHBht3 lnkd.in/gn-GtsQ3

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David C. Benson @davidcbenson

3 years ago

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…lnkd.in/gth8EZC2

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David C. Benson @davidcbenson

3 years ago

Apparently I am "music from high school plays in the grocery store" years old.

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David C. Benson @davidcbenson

3 years ago

I think it's possible that American politics is now the most popular sport in the world.

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David C. Benson @davidcbenson

3 years ago

In case you haven't seen, there's a new newsletter out about #games and #strategicgaming. The first issue is an interview with Larry Bond and Chris Carlson about the legendary wargame "Harpoon". strategicplay.substack.com/p/interview-wi…

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David C. Benson @davidcbenson

3 years ago

I told you to watch this space, as exciting things are coming. This is one of them. Today we are launching *Strategic Play* a newsletter about #wargaming and #strategy. Today's first issue features an interview with Larry Bond and Chris Carlson. Larry B…lnkd.in/gVj6-qHN