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Benjamin Carlson

Seeking truth on power, wealth & media. Former executive editor at The Atlantic and China correspondent for AFP.

Things Worth Remembering: The Haunting Truth of Dostoyevsky’s Demons

Every movement that burns hot enough will attract opportunists, zealots, and destroyers. Even the most righteous cause can be hollowed out from within.

April 13, 2025

Benjamin Carlson

Introducing a New Saturday Series: The Prophets

Meet the messengers from the past who saw the future and explain our world today. First up: Marshall McLuhan.

March 2, 2024

Benjamin Carlson

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