PinnedThe Life and Times of Ben WeinbergThe Megacity: A Cacophony of Humanity“Only from above can you see how such massive populations can occupy relatively small portions of the Earth.”8h ago8h ago
PinnedThe Life and Times of Ben WeinbergControl What You Can Control“Instead of trying to change things that we cannot control, it is best to focus solely on things that we can control.”Nov 13Nov 13
PinnedThe Life and Times of Ben WeinbergBe Careful Of Who You Associate With“One key trait that is often undervalued is knowing how to spot someone who is not just friendly, kind, and decent but also of good…Nov 5Nov 5
PinnedThe Life and Times of Ben WeinbergThe Why of Atonement“However, beyond its religious connotations, atonement serves a profound purpose in individual personal development and social cohesion.”Oct 16Oct 16
PinnedThe Life and Times of Ben Weinberg‘The Perfect Storm’ — Film Review and Analysis“In the fantastic 2000 film, ‘The Perfect Storm’, you get to see what it is like to be a full-time swordfish boat captain and his crew.”Oct 7Oct 7
The Life and Times of Ben Weinberg‘Mystic River’ — Film Review and Analysis“This book-to-film adaptation, praised for its emotional intensity and thematic complexity, remains one of Eastwood’s most acclaimed…Nov 1Nov 1
The Life and Times of Ben WeinbergThe Woeful Encouragement of Slothful Behavior“There’s always been the drive to encourage people to gamble, to smoke, to drink, to eat (and quite a lot of eating)..”Oct 25Oct 25
The Life and Times of Ben WeinbergThe Importance of Being Reliable and Responsive to People“It is important to be both reliable and responsive to the people you care about and even to those you’re just getting to know.”Oct 4Oct 4
The Life and Times of Ben WeinbergFinding Your Personal Sanctuary in Modern Life“With how hectic and chaotic modern life can be, it’s more important now than ever to find your own sanctuary where you can be at peace.”Sep 25Sep 25
The Life and Times of Ben WeinbergAnatomy of a Scene — ‘The Bowls of Sh*T Analogy’ (The Wire)“He describes how, during his time as the mayor, he had to endure constant demands, pressures, and compromises from various interests.”Sep 18Sep 18