Thomas E. Benjamin

More about me

• Master’s degree in communication and media from Rutgers University-New Brunswick and bachelor of arts in psychology from Morehouse College (Atlanta, GA)

• I’m an audiophile

Hobbies

• Weightlifting, boxing and running
• Cooking and experiencing new foods (favoring Créole, Caribbean and Thai cuisines)
• Concerts

Personal interests

• Basketball, football and baseball (2018 and 2025 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles, New York Yankees, NBA, NCAAF, HBCU athletics)
• Hi- and lo-fi audio music
• Current events
• Spicy foods

Academic interests

• Propaganda model
• Media dependence model
• Rhyme-as-reason cognitive effect
• Keats heuristic

Strength Finders Themes

1. Achiever– People who are especially talented in the Achiever theme have a great deal of stamina and work hard. They take great satisfaction from being busy and productive.
2. Analytical– People who are especially talented in the Analytical theme search for reasons and causes. They have the ability to think about all the factors that might affect a situation.
3. Learner– People who are especially talented in the Learner theme have a great desire to learn and want to continuously improve. In particular, the process of learning, rather than the outcome, excites them.
4. Input– People who are especially talented in the Input theme have a craving to know more. Often they like to collect and archive all kinds of information.
5. Individualization– People who are especially talented in the Individualization theme are intrigued with the unique qualities of each person. They have a gift for figuring out how people who are different can work together productively.