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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 · 1h

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 · 1h

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 · 12h

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

Mopolis @mopolis.bsky.social · 13h

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

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Mopolis @mopolis.bsky.social · 16h

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

Fuel Cells Works @fuelcellsworks.com · 16h

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 · 16h

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

Mopolis @mopolis.bsky.social · 17h

Exactly.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 17h

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 · 22h

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.

Mopolis @mopolis.bsky.social · 1d

Good morning, Noel.

Mopolis @mopolis.bsky.social · 1d

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

Mopolis @mopolis.bsky.social · 1d

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.🙏🏼

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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...

www.ftm.nl

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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.

www.trtafrika.com

Mopolis @mopolis.bsky.social · 2d

Inhumane bastards!

Mopolis @mopolis.bsky.social · 2d

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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Mopolis @mopolis.bsky.social · 2d

Really. But invading a country and wanting to ethnic cleanse your neighbor is perfectly okay?

Mopolis @mopolis.bsky.social · 2d

Dit is absoluut geen simplistisch verhaal. Je opmerking wel.

Mopolis @mopolis.bsky.social · 2d

Morning thoughts: Every sentence looks different in the morning, and, yes..., you really wrote that crappy description. Now, let's get to work and fix it!

#writing #editing #readers #publishers #booksky #dystopiannovels

Mopolis @mopolis.bsky.social · 3d

From the Netherlands, good luck, US. Make it a protest that will break all records! Your strength and power lie in your numbers. Stay safe and peaceful!

#nokings #politics #protest #nopasaran

www.tiktok.com/@defiance13/...

No Kings 2.0 #defiancetildeath #nokings #politics #trump

TikTok video by defiance13

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Bellingcat @bellingcat.com · 3d

Want to find out what other types of environmental damage can be observed from space? You can learn about the different bands of satellite imagery and what they can reveal here: www.bellingcat.com/resources/20...

A Beginner’s Guide to Seeing More With Satellite Imagery

Multispectral satellite images can reveal useful information about the world, such as mining activity and changes in vegetation.

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Mopolis @mopolis.bsky.social · 3d

Dat was veel werk, maar perfect uitgevoerd! Dank.

Mopolis @mopolis.bsky.social · 3d

At this point, I believe he's just trolling Putin with this.

Mopolis @mopolis.bsky.social · 3d

Why!?