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Author of: https://linktr.ee/mopolis - Afterwards - Forwards - Backwards - Extractivism - The Lithium Thread - WIP: Extractivism II #author #booksky #writing #reading #politics #nature #forest #survival #hiking #climate #philosophy #quotes

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Mopolis @mopolis.bsky.social · Jan 11

I write about political developments in a way that illustrates the consequences of the past, by highlighting the lives and experiences of people in a dystopian, near-future world.

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Mopolis @mopolis.bsky.social · 3h

I'm pretty sure this will be scrapped as well.

Mopolis @mopolis.bsky.social · 4h

I've reached a point in the editing process of my upcoming novel, Extractivism-the Greenfield Project that has nothing to do with editing. It's more like sanding a cabinet that already feels like a baby's bottom.

Note to self: Stop overthinking it!

Published work:
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#writing

mopolis | TikTok | Linktree

Linktree. Make your link do more.

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Mopolis @mopolis.bsky.social · 5h

This is gold!

Mopolis @mopolis.bsky.social · 6h

Voor een ceasefire.

Mopolis @mopolis.bsky.social · 7h

Thank you!

Mopolis @mopolis.bsky.social · 7h

That about sums it up. Very good summary. (For the mess it is).

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 8h

The Dutch election: key players and main issues in the snap poll

Voters could swap a rightwing government for a more moderate coalition – but the fragmentary political system makes any outcome possible

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Mopolis @mopolis.bsky.social · 8h

Perhaps it would help them to try to actually break something, instead of constantly creating so-called breaking news. That might at least give the "action for action's sake" item on their list a positive spin.

Mopolis @mopolis.bsky.social · 8h

This might not be the sort of thing you post on Bluesky, but I just wanted to share what I captured last week with you on here because it's beautiful and relaxing. You have to admit, we can all use brain breaks like this, right?

#nature #hummingbirdmoth #mentalhealth

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Last week I hiked in the Vulcan Eifel region of Germany. On the first day, this hummingbird moth kept showing up in the afternoon, to suck the last nectar from the buddleja. It's an insect I never exp...

TikTok video by MoPolis

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Mopolis @mopolis.bsky.social · 10h

It's actually quite good to put it this way. It's literally black and white. Fascism or anti-fascism. Choose wisely!

Dutch News @dutchnewsnl.bsky.social · 10h

The big election issues: immigration, racism and discrimination www.dutchnews.nl?p=258792

The big election issues: immigration, racism and discrimination

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Mopolis @mopolis.bsky.social · 21h

Today I learned about lickspittles.
The words I had in mind weren't exactly Bluesky-proof anyway.

Mopolis @mopolis.bsky.social · 22h

Why, are, we, listening, to, him.

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Mopolis @mopolis.bsky.social · 1d

Yes. After all, there will be more than enough water in the future. 👀

Fuel Cells Works @fuelcellsworks.com · 1d

A breakthrough at Sultan Qaboos University: new chemical catalysts boost #greenhydrogen production efficiency through water electrolysis — a key step toward a cleaner energy future

#HydrogenNews #EnergyTransition #Innovation

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Mopolis @mopolis.bsky.social · 1d

Yes. After all, there will be more than enough water in the future. 👀

Mopolis @mopolis.bsky.social · 1d

Exactly.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 1d

When my kids wrote a song using AI, all I could think was: you missed the fun part | Myke Bartlett

The arrival of AI is a chance to remind kids that the joy of creativity is not in what you made, but in the process of making it

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Mopolis @mopolis.bsky.social · 1d

I'm all out of needles, though. ☺️

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Mopolis @mopolis.bsky.social · 1d

It's as if making the US look weak is part of the plan. Not his.

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Mopolis @mopolis.bsky.social · 1d

Echt hé, waarom hangt dit niet aan de grote klok.

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Mopolis @mopolis.bsky.social · 1d

Good morning, Noel.

Mopolis @mopolis.bsky.social · 2d

That's the same as three years ago. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Mopolis @mopolis.bsky.social · 2d

I changed the trailer video on my YouTube Channel, and I think it's pretty cool!

And yes, I have a YT channel btw. Sharing the link on here is quite a big thing for me, since I'm one of those authors who are not particularly fond of showing themselves, so please be kind.🙏🏼

youtu.be/W7gA7WRoCD0

When The Pelican Brief and Erin Brockovich have a book baby in 2038! #author #dystopianfiction

YouTube video by MoPolis Author

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Mopolis @mopolis.bsky.social · 2d

The ceasefire has been violated many times as well. Not sure if it will hold.

Mopolis @mopolis.bsky.social · 2d

Worth the read. (or translate)

"In the run-up to the Dutch elections, the flood of hate on social media is growing, warns Evelyn Austin, dir. of Bits of Freedom. In an interview, she delves into the world of disinformation, the fight for transparency, and a major lawsuit against tech giant Meta."

Follow the Money @ftm.nl · 2d

In de aanloop naar de verkiezingen zwelt de stortvloed aan haat op sociale media flink aan, waarschuwt Evelyn Austin, directeur van Bits of Freedom. In FTM Interviewt duikt ze in de duistere wereld van desinformatie, de strijd om transparantie en een belangrijke rechtszaak tegen techgigant Meta.

‘Pas op voor misleiding op sociale media in aanloop naar verkiezingen’

In ‘Follow the Money interviewt’ spreken journalisten Annette van Soest en Harm Ede Botje met sleutelfiguren uit verschillende FTM-dossiers. Van toezichthouders en wetenschappers tot politici en juris...

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Mopolis @mopolis.bsky.social · 2d

www.trtafrika.com/english/arti...

TRT Afrika - Sudanese army ready for negotiations to restore unity: Burhan

Burhan's remarks came ahead of planned Quartet meetings in New York to push for a peaceful solution to the war in Sudan.

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Mopolis @mopolis.bsky.social · 2d

Inhumane bastards!

Mopolis @mopolis.bsky.social · 3d

Karoline, "sweetie." Tell the so-called President that we're perfectly okay with him resigning at any point in time (like now, for instance) when it gets too hard for him. Hope that helps.

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