Luigi Benetton
@lpaolob.bsky.social
Technical writer and translator
Recently revisited “Foundation (Foundation, #1)” www.goodreads.com/book/show/29... (The concept of using “soft power” to guide humankind to better days has remained relevant long after Asimov’s death. I first read this series decades ago, and it still holds up today.)
Foundation (Foundation, #1)
The first novel in Isaac Asimov's classic science-ficti…
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February 11, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Recently revisited “Foundation (Foundation, #1)” www.goodreads.com/book/show/29... (The concept of using “soft power” to guide humankind to better days has remained relevant long after Asimov’s death. I first read this series decades ago, and it still holds up today.)
Recently enjoyed “The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality” www.goodreads.com/book/show/17...
The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrati…
From the bestselling author of Cultish and host of the …
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February 8, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Recently enjoyed “The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality” www.goodreads.com/book/show/17...
I'm glad to see @OTTIAQ explain the difference between artificial intelligence and human expertise. Yes, there's a difference: Intelligence humaine - OTTIAQ ottiaq.org/intelligence...
Intelligence humaine - OTTIAQ
L’intelligence artificielle traduit vite. L’intelligence humaine traduit avec
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February 6, 2026 at 11:52 AM
I'm glad to see @OTTIAQ explain the difference between artificial intelligence and human expertise. Yes, there's a difference: Intelligence humaine - OTTIAQ ottiaq.org/intelligence...
It’s official: I’ve started a Masters degree in technical communication & localization (remote) through the Université de Strasbourg in France. More details to come, but guess what came in the mail today?
February 5, 2026 at 4:58 PM
It’s official: I’ve started a Masters degree in technical communication & localization (remote) through the Université de Strasbourg in France. More details to come, but guess what came in the mail today?
Recently enjoyed “Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism” www.goodreads.com/book/show/55... (Comprehensive study of a wide variety of cults and cult-like organizations. Great arguments for healthy amounts of skepticism.)
Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism
The New York Times bestselling author of The Age of Mag…
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February 2, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Recently enjoyed “Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism” www.goodreads.com/book/show/55... (Comprehensive study of a wide variety of cults and cult-like organizations. Great arguments for healthy amounts of skepticism.)
Recently enjoyed “Termination Shock” www.goodreads.com/book/show/57... (Entertaining mix of plot, technology, and all sorts of detail from a range of fields, well-paced story)
Termination Shock
A visionary technothriller about climate change. Neal…
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February 2, 2026 at 12:56 AM
Recently enjoyed “Termination Shock” www.goodreads.com/book/show/57... (Entertaining mix of plot, technology, and all sorts of detail from a range of fields, well-paced story)
Recently enjoyed “Love, Death + Robots: The Official Anthology: Volume 4” www.goodreads.com/book/show/23... (More good short sci-fi/dystopian stories here, worthwhile series overall.)
Love, Death + Robots: The Official Anthology: Volume 4 …
The nine narrative episodes of Volume Four of the Emmy®…
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January 25, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Recently enjoyed “Love, Death + Robots: The Official Anthology: Volume 4” www.goodreads.com/book/show/23... (More good short sci-fi/dystopian stories here, worthwhile series overall.)
Recently enjoyed “The Algebra of Wealth: A Simple Formula for Financial Security” www.goodreads.com/book/show/15... (Just as good a book as The Wealthy Barber, written for Americans but with plenty of useful info and tips no matter where you live.)
The Algebra of Wealth: A Simple Formula for Financial S…
AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA must-have guid…
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January 22, 2026 at 12:39 AM
Recently enjoyed “The Algebra of Wealth: A Simple Formula for Financial Security” www.goodreads.com/book/show/15... (Just as good a book as The Wealthy Barber, written for Americans but with plenty of useful info and tips no matter where you live.)
Maybe every other American movie shouldn't be based on a comic book. Other countries will think Americans live in an infantile fantasy land where reality is whatever we say it is and every problem can be solved with violence. -Bill Maher, comedian, actor, and writer
January 20, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Maybe every other American movie shouldn't be based on a comic book. Other countries will think Americans live in an infantile fantasy land where reality is whatever we say it is and every problem can be solved with violence. -Bill Maher, comedian, actor, and writer
Recently enjoyed “Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English language” www.goodreads.com/book/show/41... (Great angle on a book about ever-evolving etymology, some solid suggestions in here, plus it’s clear the author had fun writing this.)
Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English L…
The word "bitch" conjures many images for many people b…
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January 17, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Recently enjoyed “Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English language” www.goodreads.com/book/show/41... (Great angle on a book about ever-evolving etymology, some solid suggestions in here, plus it’s clear the author had fun writing this.)
Recently enjoyed “Algospeak: How Social Media Is Transforming the Future of language” www.goodreads.com/book/show/22... (Etymology is endlessly fascinating and learning about how language continues to evolve provides so many societal insights.)
Algospeak: How Social Media Is Transforming the Future …
From linguist Adam Aleksic, known as @etymologynerd on …
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January 10, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Recently enjoyed “Algospeak: How Social Media Is Transforming the Future of language” www.goodreads.com/book/show/22... (Etymology is endlessly fascinating and learning about how language continues to evolve provides so many societal insights.)
Looking forward to attending this series of workshops in legal translation: (Atelier pour jurilangagiers) www.mcgill.ca/continuingst...
Atelier pour jurilangagiers
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January 10, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Looking forward to attending this series of workshops in legal translation: (Atelier pour jurilangagiers) www.mcgill.ca/continuingst...
Recently enjoyed “Extreme Medicine” www.goodreads.com/book/show/18... (Fascinating stories behind medical breakthroughs, plus questions that are still unanswered)
Extreme Medicine: How Exploration Transformed Medicine …
Little more than one hundred years ago, maps of the wor…
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January 9, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Recently enjoyed “Extreme Medicine” www.goodreads.com/book/show/18... (Fascinating stories behind medical breakthroughs, plus questions that are still unanswered)
Recently enjoyed “In This Economy?: How Money & Markets Really Work” www.goodreads.com/book/show/15... (Phenomenal set of explanations that don’t get too deep into technical detail)
In This Economy?: How Money & Markets Really Work
“Few people can communicate how the economy actually wo…
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January 8, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Recently enjoyed “In This Economy?: How Money & Markets Really Work” www.goodreads.com/book/show/15... (Phenomenal set of explanations that don’t get too deep into technical detail)
Recently enjoyed “The General Theory of the Translation Company” www.goodreads.com/book/show/36... (Insightful analysis of components of a translation company at the microeconomic level, the industry influences at work, and interplay between all these factors, how it all comes together.)
The General Theory of the Translation Company
You are reading this summary of the book, so we’re assu…
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January 6, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Recently enjoyed “The General Theory of the Translation Company” www.goodreads.com/book/show/36... (Insightful analysis of components of a translation company at the microeconomic level, the industry influences at work, and interplay between all these factors, how it all comes together.)
Recently enjoyed “Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House, Outside the Party Lines” www.goodreads.com/book/show/22... (It’s a shame there isn’t more choice in political parties in the U.S. Jean Pierre has a point in becoming an independent.)
Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House, Outsid…
A groundbreaking, revelatory assessment of America’s br…
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January 5, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Recently enjoyed “Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House, Outside the Party Lines” www.goodreads.com/book/show/22... (It’s a shame there isn’t more choice in political parties in the U.S. Jean Pierre has a point in becoming an independent.)
Recently enjoyed “We Did Ok, Kid: A Memoir” www.goodreads.com/book/show/22... (You get a sense of Hopkins’ persona thanks to both his words and the way he writes about himself. Plus, he includes poetry at the end of his memoir. It’s good stuff.)
We Did Ok, Kid: A Memoir
Academy Award-winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins delves …
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December 28, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Recently enjoyed “We Did Ok, Kid: A Memoir” www.goodreads.com/book/show/22... (You get a sense of Hopkins’ persona thanks to both his words and the way he writes about himself. Plus, he includes poetry at the end of his memoir. It’s good stuff.)
I looked forward to “Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis” www.goodreads.com/book/show/27... (A few decent insights, but Vance’s career choices prove him to be more complex (traitorous? hypocritical?) than this memoir lets on)
Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Cr…
Alternate cover edition of ISBN 9780062300546. Hillbil…
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December 27, 2025 at 9:18 PM
I looked forward to “Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis” www.goodreads.com/book/show/27... (A few decent insights, but Vance’s career choices prove him to be more complex (traitorous? hypocritical?) than this memoir lets on)
60 Minutes | S58 E13 The Sherpas of Everest; Presenting the Kanneh-Masons | Watch on Global TV App watch.globaltv.com/series/2893d...
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December 23, 2025 at 11:52 AM
60 Minutes | S58 E13 The Sherpas of Everest; Presenting the Kanneh-Masons | Watch on Global TV App watch.globaltv.com/series/2893d...
60 Minutes | S58 E13 The Sherpas of Everest; Presenting the Kanneh-Masons | Watch on Global TV App watch.globaltv.com/series/2893d...
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December 22, 2025 at 10:35 PM
60 Minutes | S58 E13 The Sherpas of Everest; Presenting the Kanneh-Masons | Watch on Global TV App watch.globaltv.com/series/2893d...
Recently listened to “Poverty, by America” www.goodreads.com/book/show/61... (Many people say the same things. They’re no less valid in this book, where they are supported by stats, but the message has yet to get through to enough political decision makers in the US and elsewhere)
Poverty, by America
Reimagining the debate on poverty, making a new and bra…
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December 20, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Recently listened to “Poverty, by America” www.goodreads.com/book/show/61... (Many people say the same things. They’re no less valid in this book, where they are supported by stats, but the message has yet to get through to enough political decision makers in the US and elsewhere)
Recently enjoyed “Enshittification” www.goodreads.com/book/show/22... (Doctorow explains how we got to this point, including the lobbying that furthers disaster capitalism, and offers a realistic path forward. Maybe Australia’s social media ban for youth will send a message.)
Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and…
Explaining the process of the “enshittification” of dig…
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December 20, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Recently enjoyed “Enshittification” www.goodreads.com/book/show/22... (Doctorow explains how we got to this point, including the lobbying that furthers disaster capitalism, and offers a realistic path forward. Maybe Australia’s social media ban for youth will send a message.)
Recently enjoyed “Final Orbit (Apollo Murders, #3)” www.goodreads.com/book/show/22... (Alternates between action & explanations of cool tech with plenty of skulduggery woven throughout. A fun read, the best one of the three books (so far?))
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December 13, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Recently enjoyed “Final Orbit (Apollo Murders, #3)” www.goodreads.com/book/show/22... (Alternates between action & explanations of cool tech with plenty of skulduggery woven throughout. A fun read, the best one of the three books (so far?))
Recently enjoyed “Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman” www.goodreads.com/book/show/22... (The story of a colourful character who shows that business (and life) can be done differently.)
Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant …
Yvon Chouinard-legendary climber, businessman, environm…
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December 12, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Recently enjoyed “Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman” www.goodreads.com/book/show/22... (The story of a colourful character who shows that business (and life) can be done differently.)
Recently enjoyed “Twice” www.goodreads.com/book/show/22... (Philosophical musings wrapped up in an engaging story)
Twice
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December 11, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Recently enjoyed “Twice” www.goodreads.com/book/show/22... (Philosophical musings wrapped up in an engaging story)