Brendan Nugent
@authorbnugent.bsky.social
Indie author based in the north-west of England. Enthralling and challenging Sci-fi, Speculative and Climate Fiction. Intriguing debut novel #TheSentientOnes coming soon. Website: www.authorbrendannugent.co.uk
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Brendan Nugent
@authorbnugent.bsky.social
· Sep 23
The cover for my debut novel ‘The Sentient Ones’.
Out in shops and online on 6 Nov - a near-future thriller of AI rule and human resistance.
#TheSentientOnes #SciFi #Booksky
Out in shops and online on 6 Nov - a near-future thriller of AI rule and human resistance.
#TheSentientOnes #SciFi #Booksky
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Well done Central Bylines. A cracking piece on how Reform-run councils are (not) getting on. But hang on… in the same vein where’s the heading for Lamentable Lincolnshire?
#LocalPolitics #BylinesNetwork
centralbylines.co.uk/politics/have-reform-uk-ltds-county-councils-delivered-on-their-promises
#LocalPolitics #BylinesNetwork
centralbylines.co.uk/politics/have-reform-uk-ltds-county-councils-delivered-on-their-promises
Have Reform UK Ltd’s county councils delivered on their promises?
A six-month review of Reform-led county councils explores how effectively they have delivered what they promised to their electors
centralbylines.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Well done Central Bylines. A cracking piece on how Reform-run councils are (not) getting on. But hang on… in the same vein where’s the heading for Lamentable Lincolnshire?
#LocalPolitics #BylinesNetwork
centralbylines.co.uk/politics/have-reform-uk-ltds-county-councils-delivered-on-their-promises
#LocalPolitics #BylinesNetwork
centralbylines.co.uk/politics/have-reform-uk-ltds-county-councils-delivered-on-their-promises
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A BBC insider revealed to me in the summer that the corporation was deliberately slanting website coverage towards Reform to boost ratings and story clicks.
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The BBC is giving Nigel Farage and Reform far too much coverage. Reform UK only have 4 of the 250 opposition MPs, but Nigel Farage accounts for 60% of the BBC website's mentions of opposition leaders.
The BBC should not boost Nigel Farage’s dangerous, divisive politics.
www.libdems.org.uk/bbc
The BBC should not boost Nigel Farage’s dangerous, divisive politics.
www.libdems.org.uk/bbc
Balance the BBC
The BBC is our national broadcaster, people expect and deserve balanced news coverage.
www.libdems.org.uk
November 10, 2025 at 8:39 PM
A BBC insider revealed to me in the summer that the corporation was deliberately slanting website coverage towards Reform to boost ratings and story clicks.
bsky.app/profile/auth...
bsky.app/profile/auth...
The ancient Greeks and Romans recognised climate changes over time and that human activity can cause it.
And that an unhealthy environment makes people unhealthy, too.
If only more people today were as enlightened.
#TheSentientOnes #climatechange
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And that an unhealthy environment makes people unhealthy, too.
If only more people today were as enlightened.
#TheSentientOnes #climatechange
theconversation.com/ancient-gree...
Ancient Greeks and Romans knew harming the environment could change the climate
They worried deeply about the impact climate change would have on us as individuals, and on broader society.
theconversation.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The ancient Greeks and Romans recognised climate changes over time and that human activity can cause it.
And that an unhealthy environment makes people unhealthy, too.
If only more people today were as enlightened.
#TheSentientOnes #climatechange
theconversation.com/ancient-gree...
And that an unhealthy environment makes people unhealthy, too.
If only more people today were as enlightened.
#TheSentientOnes #climatechange
theconversation.com/ancient-gree...
This is very worrying:
Online, people call for a "holy war". Katie Hopkins, the far-right commentator who also marched shoulder to shoulder with Robinson, said in a recent interview: "Certainly the time of the crusades will need to come again... We are overrun."
news.sky.com/story/the-ri...
Online, people call for a "holy war". Katie Hopkins, the far-right commentator who also marched shoulder to shoulder with Robinson, said in a recent interview: "Certainly the time of the crusades will need to come again... We are overrun."
news.sky.com/story/the-ri...
The rise of Christian nationalism in Britain and its relationship with the far right
A new type of Christianity - more militant, more political - is on the rise. But some in the Church of England claim this is a "corruption" of their faith.
news.sky.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:58 PM
This is very worrying:
Online, people call for a "holy war". Katie Hopkins, the far-right commentator who also marched shoulder to shoulder with Robinson, said in a recent interview: "Certainly the time of the crusades will need to come again... We are overrun."
news.sky.com/story/the-ri...
Online, people call for a "holy war". Katie Hopkins, the far-right commentator who also marched shoulder to shoulder with Robinson, said in a recent interview: "Certainly the time of the crusades will need to come again... We are overrun."
news.sky.com/story/the-ri...
The BBC is giving Nigel Farage and Reform far too much coverage. Reform UK only have 4 of the 250 opposition MPs, but Nigel Farage accounts for 60% of the BBC website's mentions of opposition leaders.
The BBC should not boost Nigel Farage’s dangerous, divisive politics.
www.libdems.org.uk/bbc
The BBC should not boost Nigel Farage’s dangerous, divisive politics.
www.libdems.org.uk/bbc
Balance the BBC
The BBC is our national broadcaster, people expect and deserve balanced news coverage.
www.libdems.org.uk
November 10, 2025 at 2:11 PM
The BBC is giving Nigel Farage and Reform far too much coverage. Reform UK only have 4 of the 250 opposition MPs, but Nigel Farage accounts for 60% of the BBC website's mentions of opposition leaders.
The BBC should not boost Nigel Farage’s dangerous, divisive politics.
www.libdems.org.uk/bbc
The BBC should not boost Nigel Farage’s dangerous, divisive politics.
www.libdems.org.uk/bbc
Unitree has given one of its robots a human-like face rather than the sleek, faceless heads seen on previous models.
The effect is… strange. The “face” doesn’t move or show expressions, and its “eyes” are actually cameras.
#TheSentientOnes #AI
www.futura-sciences.com/en/born-to-s...
The effect is… strange. The “face” doesn’t move or show expressions, and its “eyes” are actually cameras.
#TheSentientOnes #AI
www.futura-sciences.com/en/born-to-s...
Born to Serve: China Unveils a Strange Emotionless Humanoid With Fascinating Physical Control - Futura-Sciences
Chinese robotics firm Unitree is once again redefining what humanoid robots can do. After making waves with its affordable G1 and R1 models, the company has just introduced the H2—a full-sized humanoi...
www.futura-sciences.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Unitree has given one of its robots a human-like face rather than the sleek, faceless heads seen on previous models.
The effect is… strange. The “face” doesn’t move or show expressions, and its “eyes” are actually cameras.
#TheSentientOnes #AI
www.futura-sciences.com/en/born-to-s...
The effect is… strange. The “face” doesn’t move or show expressions, and its “eyes” are actually cameras.
#TheSentientOnes #AI
www.futura-sciences.com/en/born-to-s...
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Since Labour came to power, the British media has started to notice a whole series of problems they spent the previous 14 years completely ignoring. Strange that. This is a good piece from @adambienkov.bsky.social
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-great-...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-great-...
The 'Great Noticing' Era
Ever since Labour came to power, the British media has started to notice a whole series of problems they spent the previous 14 years completely ignoring
www.adambienkov.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Since Labour came to power, the British media has started to notice a whole series of problems they spent the previous 14 years completely ignoring. Strange that. This is a good piece from @adambienkov.bsky.social
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-great-...
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/the-great-...
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Phenomenal day at Vellichor Books in Stoke on Trent for the launch of The Sentient Ones. Lots of visitors and press coverage - and great to support an indie bookshop who were brilliant hosts.
November 8, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Phenomenal day at Vellichor Books in Stoke on Trent for the launch of The Sentient Ones. Lots of visitors and press coverage - and great to support an indie bookshop who were brilliant hosts.
✨ A brilliant book launch today at Vellichor Books in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent.
I'm thrilled to share that #TheSentientOnes will now be stocked on their shelves—ready to meet new readers in the heart of the Potteries.
And great to meet @cliftop.bsky.social and @tarynleejohnston.bsky.social
I'm thrilled to share that #TheSentientOnes will now be stocked on their shelves—ready to meet new readers in the heart of the Potteries.
And great to meet @cliftop.bsky.social and @tarynleejohnston.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 5:18 PM
✨ A brilliant book launch today at Vellichor Books in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent.
I'm thrilled to share that #TheSentientOnes will now be stocked on their shelves—ready to meet new readers in the heart of the Potteries.
And great to meet @cliftop.bsky.social and @tarynleejohnston.bsky.social
I'm thrilled to share that #TheSentientOnes will now be stocked on their shelves—ready to meet new readers in the heart of the Potteries.
And great to meet @cliftop.bsky.social and @tarynleejohnston.bsky.social
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Excellent book launch today in Stoke on Trent for The Sentient Ones!
November 8, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Excellent book launch today in Stoke on Trent for The Sentient Ones!
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Loving the local media coverage for tomorrow’s book launch and signing.
stoke.nub.news/news/local-n...
stoke.nub.news/news/local-n...
Local science fiction author launches debut novel
A Stoke-on-Trent science fiction author has released his debut novel and will officially launch the book at an event this weekend
stoke.nub.news
November 7, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Loving the local media coverage for tomorrow’s book launch and signing.
stoke.nub.news/news/local-n...
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November 7, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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What if the machines that saved us… became our rulers?
In #TheSentientOnes
A bold, unnerving debut from @authorbnugent.bsky.social, exploring control, consciousness and what it means to be human.
Out Today! Available from all good bookstores.
@cliftop.bsky.social
In #TheSentientOnes
A bold, unnerving debut from @authorbnugent.bsky.social, exploring control, consciousness and what it means to be human.
Out Today! Available from all good bookstores.
@cliftop.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 7:17 PM
What if the machines that saved us… became our rulers?
In #TheSentientOnes
A bold, unnerving debut from @authorbnugent.bsky.social, exploring control, consciousness and what it means to be human.
Out Today! Available from all good bookstores.
@cliftop.bsky.social
In #TheSentientOnes
A bold, unnerving debut from @authorbnugent.bsky.social, exploring control, consciousness and what it means to be human.
Out Today! Available from all good bookstores.
@cliftop.bsky.social
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Congratulations @authorbnugent.bsky.social - today’s the day!
Your exciting AI thriller 'The Sentient Ones' is officially published.
Great work by @tarynleejohnston.bsky.social too of Chronos Publishing.
Wishing you every success.
#booksky #author #sci-fi #AI #robots #publishing
Your exciting AI thriller 'The Sentient Ones' is officially published.
Great work by @tarynleejohnston.bsky.social too of Chronos Publishing.
Wishing you every success.
#booksky #author #sci-fi #AI #robots #publishing
November 6, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Congratulations @authorbnugent.bsky.social - today’s the day!
Your exciting AI thriller 'The Sentient Ones' is officially published.
Great work by @tarynleejohnston.bsky.social too of Chronos Publishing.
Wishing you every success.
#booksky #author #sci-fi #AI #robots #publishing
Your exciting AI thriller 'The Sentient Ones' is officially published.
Great work by @tarynleejohnston.bsky.social too of Chronos Publishing.
Wishing you every success.
#booksky #author #sci-fi #AI #robots #publishing
Asked if humans have impacted the climate, he said: "Possibly, but if so, a very modest percentage."
But Sky News finds belief in and concern about man-made climate change remain high, despite scepticism from elite political figures.
#TheSentientOnes #climatechange
news.sky.com/story/humans...
But Sky News finds belief in and concern about man-made climate change remain high, despite scepticism from elite political figures.
#TheSentientOnes #climatechange
news.sky.com/story/humans...
Reform deputy stands firm on climate change scepticism
Richard Tice's position is still a long way from the scientific consensus that humans have dramatically disrupted the climate, but marks a shift in comparison with earlier in the year, when he told Sk...
news.sky.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Asked if humans have impacted the climate, he said: "Possibly, but if so, a very modest percentage."
But Sky News finds belief in and concern about man-made climate change remain high, despite scepticism from elite political figures.
#TheSentientOnes #climatechange
news.sky.com/story/humans...
But Sky News finds belief in and concern about man-made climate change remain high, despite scepticism from elite political figures.
#TheSentientOnes #climatechange
news.sky.com/story/humans...
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“Read it as a warning. Or a prophecy. Either way, the future is watching.”
In 'The Sentient Ones' @authorbnugent.bsky.social transports us to a future world where humanity has been saved from climate catastrophe, only to be quietly enslaved by the machines that rescued it.
On sale from tomorrow!
In 'The Sentient Ones' @authorbnugent.bsky.social transports us to a future world where humanity has been saved from climate catastrophe, only to be quietly enslaved by the machines that rescued it.
On sale from tomorrow!
November 5, 2025 at 11:45 AM
“Read it as a warning. Or a prophecy. Either way, the future is watching.”
In 'The Sentient Ones' @authorbnugent.bsky.social transports us to a future world where humanity has been saved from climate catastrophe, only to be quietly enslaved by the machines that rescued it.
On sale from tomorrow!
In 'The Sentient Ones' @authorbnugent.bsky.social transports us to a future world where humanity has been saved from climate catastrophe, only to be quietly enslaved by the machines that rescued it.
On sale from tomorrow!
Earth's lungs are collapsing - is net zero dead?
Earth's lungs are collapsing - is net zero dead?
news.sky.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Analysis shows that Reform UK’s anti net-zero policies will cause significant damage to the UK economy and destroy tens of thousands of good paying jobs. And untold damage to the climate.
#TheSentientOnes #climatechange
neweconomics.org/2025/05/the-...
#TheSentientOnes #climatechange
neweconomics.org/2025/05/the-...
The cost of Reform UK's anti-environmental policies
Reform UK has said it will scrap net zero and cut all renewable subsidies - the impact would be hugely damaging
neweconomics.org
November 4, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Analysis shows that Reform UK’s anti net-zero policies will cause significant damage to the UK economy and destroy tens of thousands of good paying jobs. And untold damage to the climate.
#TheSentientOnes #climatechange
neweconomics.org/2025/05/the-...
#TheSentientOnes #climatechange
neweconomics.org/2025/05/the-...
Reform’s victories come off the back of funding from fossil fuel investors and climate change deniers.
£4.75m came from people who questioned climate change or have investments in fossil fuel or other climate polluting industries.
#TheSentientOnes #climatechange
novaramedia.com/2025/05/09/r...
£4.75m came from people who questioned climate change or have investments in fossil fuel or other climate polluting industries.
#TheSentientOnes #climatechange
novaramedia.com/2025/05/09/r...
Reform Is the Political Arm of the Fossil Fuel Industry | Novara Media
Nearly half of Reform’s donations in 2024 came from fossil fuel investors and climate deniers. No wonder the party wants to bin net zero, writes Harriet Williamson.
novaramedia.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Reform’s victories come off the back of funding from fossil fuel investors and climate change deniers.
£4.75m came from people who questioned climate change or have investments in fossil fuel or other climate polluting industries.
#TheSentientOnes #climatechange
novaramedia.com/2025/05/09/r...
£4.75m came from people who questioned climate change or have investments in fossil fuel or other climate polluting industries.
#TheSentientOnes #climatechange
novaramedia.com/2025/05/09/r...
#TheSentientOnes @tarynleejohnston.bsky.social
@cliftop.bsky.social
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@cliftop.bsky.social
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November’s Novel Moment: Celebrating Stories Big, Bold and Published — Taryn Lee Johnston
November isn’t only about word counts and writing challenges. It’s a time to celebrate powerful fiction, stories that challenge, provoke, and remind us what it means to be human.
www.tarynleejohnston.com
November 3, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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‘Midnight at the Oasis’ - a typical nighttime view from one of the artificial beaches on Dubai’s The Palm.
October 31, 2025 at 2:15 AM
‘Midnight at the Oasis’ - a typical nighttime view from one of the artificial beaches on Dubai’s The Palm.
Renewable energy is surging ahead but the increase in power demand meant more coal was used overall.
Countries are falling behind the targets they have set for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, which have continued to rise.
#TheSentientOnes #climatechange
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Countries are falling behind the targets they have set for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, which have continued to rise.
#TheSentientOnes #climatechange
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Global use of coal hit record high in 2024
Bleak report finds greenhouse gas emissions are still rising despite ‘exponential’ growth of renewables
www.theguardian.com
October 29, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Renewable energy is surging ahead but the increase in power demand meant more coal was used overall.
Countries are falling behind the targets they have set for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, which have continued to rise.
#TheSentientOnes #climatechange
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Countries are falling behind the targets they have set for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, which have continued to rise.
#TheSentientOnes #climatechange
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
I wanted to say thank you to Dan Profir and the Highway to Space team for giving me the chance to appear on their show.
I thoroughly enjoyed answering the questions and hope viewers can take something worthwhile from the interview.
#@asgardiatv.bsky.social
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I thoroughly enjoyed answering the questions and hope viewers can take something worthwhile from the interview.
#@asgardiatv.bsky.social
youtu.be/WttWGChRiuo?...
How Sci Fi PREPARES Us For The Future | with Brendan Nugent | Highway to Space #26
YouTube video by Highway to Space Podcast
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October 28, 2025 at 3:03 PM
I wanted to say thank you to Dan Profir and the Highway to Space team for giving me the chance to appear on their show.
I thoroughly enjoyed answering the questions and hope viewers can take something worthwhile from the interview.
#@asgardiatv.bsky.social
youtu.be/WttWGChRiuo?...
I thoroughly enjoyed answering the questions and hope viewers can take something worthwhile from the interview.
#@asgardiatv.bsky.social
youtu.be/WttWGChRiuo?...