Extended isolation is wretched dull. Boundless gems brewing in the Kingdom notwithstanding, there’s nothing like the left-thinking stimulation from people who are so totally different than you’re daily engaging with. I love the witty babble and people who facilitate mental bridges. That said, here are some streams with a lot of smarts, a dash of personality, and a little bit of sassy.
Must-follow for their critical views:
@pdenlinger China, China-US, Asia-West business and politics
@kawdess @elizrael @jerusalembureau @3arabawy @asteris @alexlobov Mid-East and North Africa
@AriCostello @atomiota (@kevindoylejones #socap/#socent) (@kiwanja @tmsruge #socap/#socent in Africa) Investing
@teresakopec @yatpundit @davidbadash @scobleizer (also see his follow list) US happenings (stateside perspectives)
@jayrosen_nyu @fuzheado journalism, media matters
@sagarikaghose @sardesairajdeep @gregorylent India and Asia life and politics
For their expertise / interest areas:
@meryl333 Consumer advocacy in the US; grassroots health, safe food and farming initiatives
@fridley IT and social networks, and news on Japan and Australia — see his very cool-designed blog and #FollowFriday recommendations
@marabg a connector– a warm, generous, big-hearted people-person
@imrananwar news on Pakistan, Afghanistan
@tri26 @terryfrd @saksith @ktiu on the escalating troubles of Thailand [Read more…] about #FollowFriday