davidcbenson's profile picture. Director of Wargames and Simulations @ValensGlobal. #Strategy is fun. Learning #strategicthinking is fun. We should have fun together.

David C. Benson

@davidcbenson

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

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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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…


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


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


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


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


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…

davidcbenson's tweet image. 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…

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


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