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‘So we only succeed on this planet because there are enough rogue people who enjoy exploiting their fellow humans? Is that what you’re saying? Cheers to all the bastards?’ book 2/1, travelling #resist #rethink #booksky #econsky

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'This town is to be a complex experiment to find out what kind of environment a human needs to thrive. That’s why the town project looks into every aspect of human life: how we live, build, work, create, interact, coexist with nature and so much more.’ book 3, shaping

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‘We have all gone mad, only Tom is sane? How likely is that?’ ‘More likely than I like to admit. Look at history. Nations gone mad and waging stupid wars. Slavery. Pure madness executed and supported by millions. The oppression of half the human population. Stupidity and madness in one. 1/2

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'Eventually an enormous network will emerge which will celebrate the uniqueness, dignity and ingenuity of every human, a network which will reshape the human habitat and rebuild what previous generations have destroyed, and a network where we rethink everything that might need a rethink. 1/2

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#amwriting #writing #extract #resist #DEI 'Mankind has stripped itself of progress, strength and prosperity by subduing their fellow humans.' New extract for book 3/3, shaping, now online. charlie-alice-raya.org/explorer/

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#amwriting #quote #resist #rise #WIP ‘Maybe we should all get angry, give the world a good talking-to. It’s not like we or our the planet have any time to lose. It’s not like we are in some kindergarten where our actions don’t matter and where everything will work out miraculously.

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#amwriting Love editing at the beach. Today is desk day, though, in a grey Berlin. Raining, that's good. And working on a defiantly fighty chapter. That's good, too.

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#amwriting #resist #rethink #economics #business Tom still believed in making money, no matter the costs or consequences. He didn’t have the imagination to build the world, he just knew how to use it. book 3/3, shaping

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#amwriting #writingcommunity An orange is a perfect writer's companion. You can look at it longingly. You can throw it in the air for some light exercise. You can throw it and ponder your next paragraphs. You can take photos of it for some mind clearing. You can write about it and

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#amwriting #resist #rethink #economics #business Tom still believed in making money, no matter the costs or consequences. He didn’t have the imagination to build the world, he just knew how to use it. book 3/3, shaping

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#amwriting #booksky #resist 'The time with Andy, and later with Adeola, Seth and Farid, reminded her how strange it was to concede defeat, and at the same time to face down the defeat with a new plan, to hurt and be angry about letting go of the town, but at the same time to raise a new call and

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‘Complaining is human nature.’ ‘Human nature? I tell you what human nature is: curiosity, love, adventure, friendship, connecting, creating — and avoiding difficult conversations.’ book 3, shaping

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This is weird. I just went over some notes to find a quote for the website. Some of these notes date back to 2017 and my writing style has changed quite a bit. It's like stepping back in time. Also interesting are the notes on Trump 1.0. Sitting here shaking my head. #amwriting

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I'm updating my easy town books website and just came across this fitting note for the WIP book 4, building, part 2

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We acknowledge the fact that different environments have the power to change us. Yet international organizations continue to operate on the assumption of a universal human physiology—one that corresponds strikingly with a Euro-American model.

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Meet Max who occasionally works with me when I visit.

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#regeneration Excerpt from a new book…

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So, now that I have introduced the three published books, what will happen here next? I will occasionally publish quotes, keep you up to date with my writing progress, share workspace photos or videos. I might also pick up an idea and discuss it here or point you to an addition to the website.

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You can take a tour of the easy town story on the easy town books website which offers a lot on the published book and a some hints for the others.

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book 3, shaping: The project team have relocated to London. Part 1 focuses on shaping the town, the second sees some members entangled in their personal messes, while the third part is a celebration of defiance. Book 3 is highly recommendable for everyone who needs a boost in these troubled times.

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A small team travel to connect the town project to all corners of the planet. Sexuality, racism, colonialism, personal traumata are just a few unexpected travel companions. The team have to face attacks inside and outside while getting unexpected input for the town project. #books #booksky #writer

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Yes, the people in this book are serious about building a town experiment which explores what kind of environment, administration, composition, architecture and the like have a positive impact on humans and their community. No conspiracy here (almost none) and a lot of thinking, testing, drafting.

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You might wonder why the heck I open an account that's all about the easy town story. The answer is: there are so many ideas, stories, challenges and visions on my mind, I need to sort them into spaces where they get to breathe. I will repost everything on my @charliealiceraya.bsky.social account.

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The original story was never meant to be written. Here you can read, how it all happened: www.easy-town-books.com/charlie-alic...

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'This town is to be a complex experiment to find out what kind of environment a human needs to thrive. That’s why the town project looks into every aspect of human life: how we live, build, work, create, interact, coexist with nature and so much more.’ book 3, shaping

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