Benjamin Carlson @bfcarlson
Ex-editor @TheAtlantic, ex-China journo @AFP. Comms director. Writing is an act of freedom. bfcarlson.com Join 5,000+ subscribers→ Joined June 2009-
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“Walter, I think you got it reversed. Their propaganda is running free all over the world. Our stuff is blocked.” @walterkirn and @geoffrey_cain go head-to-head to answer the question: Is Banning TikTok a Mistake? A Debate. @mcmoynihan moderates. LISTEN: thefp.pub/3xTTV1J
What's something expensive you've bought that was actually worth the money?
Where is the film about this guy
Where is the film about this guy https://t.co/cjE82uRrvQ
With all due respect, this trounces computer animation.
I have a sweet tooth, stopped sugar for 2 months. I now allow myself to eat home baked things (like my sons’ birthday cakes). What I notice is the second I taste it a roaring feeling comes, loud and urgent, demanding more. A kind of absurd bloodlust, possession, frenzy. Resist a…
Fascinating paean to English language.
Fascinating paean to English language.
Interesting cultural insight.
Interesting cultural insight.
This is very interesting about English with its "physicality" of the mixing of verbs and prepositions. This explains the visceral difference between f**k, f**k off, and f**k right off! A difference that makes a huge difference!
This is very interesting about English with its "physicality" of the mixing of verbs and prepositions. This explains the visceral difference between f**k, f**k off, and f**k right off! A difference that makes a huge difference!
This is key about English: it's a double-barrelled language. At least two words for similar ideas, but with different shadings if they came from Germanic or Romance. Also, we dumped grammatical gender! What a big payoff that turned out to be, as languages struggle with doublets.
This is key about English: it's a double-barrelled language. At least two words for similar ideas, but with different shadings if they came from Germanic or Romance. Also, we dumped grammatical gender! What a big payoff that turned out to be, as languages struggle with doublets.
English’s thousands of phrasal verbs are freaky. You start to notice how freaky when you learn other languages that don’t have them.
English’s thousands of phrasal verbs are freaky. You start to notice how freaky when you learn other languages that don’t have them.
""English is the most physical of languages." Big love here for verb+preposition constructions, aka phrasal verbs.
""English is the most physical of languages." Big love here for verb+preposition constructions, aka phrasal verbs.
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Ever had an experience that instantly changed your perspective? What was it?
I’ve been lucky to go to a lot of things but I can honestly say the best party I’ve ever been to is a springtime gathering of extended family in my backyard.
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Happy birthday to my wife Tara. We have now spent (almost exactly) half our lives together—and this has been a constant blessing.
Video is up of my talk at CSIS in DC earlier this week, taking in China's rural retreat, how we approach and write about China in the west, and the China book space in general. Thanks to Jude Blanchette for the invite, and follow @CSISFreeman for more: csis.org/events/book-ev…
@bfcarlson When’s I left home I bought a Le Creuset casserole, Sabatier knives,and a stainless colander. At the time v v expensive for me. Forty years on they are going strong and still a pleasure to use. Money well spent.
I hope we trend this direction on local guidance and the pendulum swings back on screen time/usage especially for young Americans @SaveYourSons
New paper from Norway: Banning smartphones in school - significantly decreased doctors visits for psychological symptoms and diseases among girls - reduced bullying among both genders - improved girls’ GPA and attendance rates - largest effect sizes were among the poorest kids
A high end audio amplifier, speakers, and headphones. It really improves the music experience.
What's something expensive you've bought that was actually worth the money?
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“Walter, I think you got it reversed. Their propaganda is running free all over the world. Our stuff is blocked.” @walterkirn and @geoffrey_cain go head-to-head to answer the question: Is Banning TikTok a Mistake? A Debate. @mcmoynihan moderates. LISTEN: thefp.pub/3xTTV1J
@bfcarlson A heavy black wool Burberry coat. Still in great shape and looks awesome after 19 years.
@bfcarlson Most furniture, especially chairs and tables. A quality leather chair or dining table can be sold 10-20 years later for 50%+ its original purchase price. Whereas the cheaper equivalents might be one-fourth the upfront cost, but end up totally worthless.
@bfcarlson We love our robo vacuum.