Dr Desirée Kozlowski
@pleasurelab.bsky.social
Psychology academic, researcher, and avid pleasure promoter. I also write. #Pleasure. #EI. #GenderRoles. She/her/they. Ally. Guest on Gumbaynggirr Country. Personal views only. Easily bored.
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Embracing joy in life, and how to support a friend who has bad luck with relationships - ABC listen
When was the last time you had fun or experienced joy? It's something you'd assume should be pretty easy, but sometimes it can feel hard. That struggle to feel joy or notice the small joyful moments i...
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In case you'd like to catch up on our chat about the surprising benefits of pleasure, joy, and all things lovely, here's the link to listen to ABC Radio National's Life Matters from this morning 😘
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I call on the Australian government to #RaiseTheRate of all support payments to a living wage.
This would be the single most effective way to lift the productivity, quality of life, and well-being of the whole country.
#CommitToALivingWage
This would be the single most effective way to lift the productivity, quality of life, and well-being of the whole country.
#CommitToALivingWage
January 4, 2026 at 1:38 AM
I call on the Australian government to #RaiseTheRate of all support payments to a living wage.
This would be the single most effective way to lift the productivity, quality of life, and well-being of the whole country.
#CommitToALivingWage
This would be the single most effective way to lift the productivity, quality of life, and well-being of the whole country.
#CommitToALivingWage
Old friends know I post lots of dawn and sky shots
I thought you might like a preview of the vantage point from which these will be taken after tomorrow 😊
I thought you might like a preview of the vantage point from which these will be taken after tomorrow 😊
January 4, 2026 at 1:36 AM
Old friends know I post lots of dawn and sky shots
I thought you might like a preview of the vantage point from which these will be taken after tomorrow 😊
I thought you might like a preview of the vantage point from which these will be taken after tomorrow 😊
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3 Stages of Comatricha slime mold recorded over 3 days
(on iPhone 16) growing on a large rotting log. 🏴 Scotland.
#slimemold
#fungifriends
(on iPhone 16) growing on a large rotting log. 🏴 Scotland.
#slimemold
#fungifriends
January 3, 2026 at 9:16 PM
3 Stages of Comatricha slime mold recorded over 3 days
(on iPhone 16) growing on a large rotting log. 🏴 Scotland.
#slimemold
#fungifriends
(on iPhone 16) growing on a large rotting log. 🏴 Scotland.
#slimemold
#fungifriends
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Today is January 3, 2026
36 years ago today the USA removed Noriega from Panama.
January 3, 1990.
36 years ago today the USA removed Noriega from Panama.
January 3, 1990.
January 3, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Today is January 3, 2026
36 years ago today the USA removed Noriega from Panama.
January 3, 1990.
36 years ago today the USA removed Noriega from Panama.
January 3, 1990.
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Hey @albomp.bsky.social , are we “all the way with DJT”? Because I think we Australians are going to need a little reassurance from you that this is NOT your idea of a safe alliance either, and that being blu-tacked to a lunatic will not end well for us.
Thanks for your consideration.
Thanks for your consideration.
January 3, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Hey @albomp.bsky.social , are we “all the way with DJT”? Because I think we Australians are going to need a little reassurance from you that this is NOT your idea of a safe alliance either, and that being blu-tacked to a lunatic will not end well for us.
Thanks for your consideration.
Thanks for your consideration.
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100% agree. And I bet over time it would be cost effective
January 3, 2026 at 3:12 AM
100% agree. And I bet over time it would be cost effective
A cautionary tale: Do not collect pot plants if you're ever planning to move house. 🪴
January 3, 2026 at 3:54 AM
A cautionary tale: Do not collect pot plants if you're ever planning to move house. 🪴
I call on the Australian government to #RaiseTheRate of all support payments to a living wage.
This would be the single most effective way to lift the productivity, quality of life, and well-being of the whole country.
#CommitToALivingWage
This would be the single most effective way to lift the productivity, quality of life, and well-being of the whole country.
#CommitToALivingWage
January 2, 2026 at 11:41 PM
I call on the Australian government to #RaiseTheRate of all support payments to a living wage.
This would be the single most effective way to lift the productivity, quality of life, and well-being of the whole country.
#CommitToALivingWage
This would be the single most effective way to lift the productivity, quality of life, and well-being of the whole country.
#CommitToALivingWage
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We should have implemented a universal basic income in 1975 and indexed it to grow as productivity grew. That was the only realistic way of ensuring that productivity growth benefited all of us. To this day, UBI remains the most important thing to start to make sure we all benefit from GDP growth.
December 30, 2025 at 12:28 AM
We should have implemented a universal basic income in 1975 and indexed it to grow as productivity grew. That was the only realistic way of ensuring that productivity growth benefited all of us. To this day, UBI remains the most important thing to start to make sure we all benefit from GDP growth.
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Since 1975, $79 trillion in wealth has been redistributed from the bottom 90% to the top 1% — a 1% that now owns more wealth than the bottom 93%.
We can respect innovation & entrepreneurship, but we cannot respect the extraordinary greed that now exists.
We need a wealth tax.
We can respect innovation & entrepreneurship, but we cannot respect the extraordinary greed that now exists.
We need a wealth tax.
December 29, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Since 1975, $79 trillion in wealth has been redistributed from the bottom 90% to the top 1% — a 1% that now owns more wealth than the bottom 93%.
We can respect innovation & entrepreneurship, but we cannot respect the extraordinary greed that now exists.
We need a wealth tax.
We can respect innovation & entrepreneurship, but we cannot respect the extraordinary greed that now exists.
We need a wealth tax.
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This one is for you @pleasurelab.bsky.social.
One day off full. #lunatic
I hope the move (?) into your new place went smoothly today.
One day off full. #lunatic
I hope the move (?) into your new place went smoothly today.
January 2, 2026 at 9:36 AM
This one is for you @pleasurelab.bsky.social.
One day off full. #lunatic
I hope the move (?) into your new place went smoothly today.
One day off full. #lunatic
I hope the move (?) into your new place went smoothly today.
We are going to pick up the keys to our new rental later this morning 😅
January 1, 2026 at 10:45 PM
We are going to pick up the keys to our new rental later this morning 😅
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Herewith my 2026 BingoCard
January 1, 2026 at 8:57 AM
Herewith my 2026 BingoCard
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Bob and I were among the hundreds of researchers that were supposed to conduct the 6th U.S. National Climate Assessment. Now it looks like they're gonna produce it with a few people and Grok? Communities need rigorous and accurate information about climate change. This will put communities at risk.
December 22, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Bob and I were among the hundreds of researchers that were supposed to conduct the 6th U.S. National Climate Assessment. Now it looks like they're gonna produce it with a few people and Grok? Communities need rigorous and accurate information about climate change. This will put communities at risk.
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Bunya Mtns, Qld Australia
#fungifriends
#fungifriends
January 1, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Bunya Mtns, Qld Australia
#fungifriends
#fungifriends
I call on the Australian government to #RaiseTheRate of all support payments to a living wage.
This would be the single most effective way to lift the productivity, quality of life, and well-being of the whole country.
#CommitToALivingWage
This would be the single most effective way to lift the productivity, quality of life, and well-being of the whole country.
#CommitToALivingWage
January 1, 2026 at 3:29 AM
I call on the Australian government to #RaiseTheRate of all support payments to a living wage.
This would be the single most effective way to lift the productivity, quality of life, and well-being of the whole country.
#CommitToALivingWage
This would be the single most effective way to lift the productivity, quality of life, and well-being of the whole country.
#CommitToALivingWage
First swim in the ocean for the year ✔️
December 31, 2025 at 11:45 PM
First swim in the ocean for the year ✔️
So, what do you think of it so far?
December 31, 2025 at 8:47 PM
So, what do you think of it so far?
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I changed the sheets and they feel great
December 31, 2025 at 7:52 AM
I changed the sheets and they feel great
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Seems like a lot of effort. Can
I just relax and read a book?
I just relax and read a book?
December 31, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Seems like a lot of effort. Can
I just relax and read a book?
I just relax and read a book?
Happy old year, flutterpeeps!!!
Squeeze every bit of fun and love you can out of these last few hours 🎉🧨💖✨️
Squeeze every bit of fun and love you can out of these last few hours 🎉🧨💖✨️
December 31, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Happy old year, flutterpeeps!!!
Squeeze every bit of fun and love you can out of these last few hours 🎉🧨💖✨️
Squeeze every bit of fun and love you can out of these last few hours 🎉🧨💖✨️
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Maybe we need to be wary of the “delegitimisation” of legitimate criticism, which is the latest trick.
December 30, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Maybe we need to be wary of the “delegitimisation” of legitimate criticism, which is the latest trick.
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During Covid governments around the world temporarily ended poverty and capitalist forces IMMEDIATELY placed as much pressure upon governments as possible to roll back those changes asap.
December 31, 2025 at 5:04 AM
During Covid governments around the world temporarily ended poverty and capitalist forces IMMEDIATELY placed as much pressure upon governments as possible to roll back those changes asap.
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BREAKING NEWS: Actual facts appear for the first time on "Truth" Social.
December 30, 2025 at 7:47 PM
BREAKING NEWS: Actual facts appear for the first time on "Truth" Social.
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Breaking: Israel has now banned DOZENS of humanitarian aid groups, incl. Doctors Without Borders (MSF), Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), Oxfam, CARE Int'l and Caritas, from working in Gaza. Will the Australian Govt say or do anything? #auspol #IsraeliTerrorism #GazaGenocide
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Israel to block dozens of aid groups working in war-battered Gaza
Aid groups facing bans include MSF and Oxfam as European countries sound the alarm over dire humanitarian situation.
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December 30, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Breaking: Israel has now banned DOZENS of humanitarian aid groups, incl. Doctors Without Borders (MSF), Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), Oxfam, CARE Int'l and Caritas, from working in Gaza. Will the Australian Govt say or do anything? #auspol #IsraeliTerrorism #GazaGenocide
aje.io/opuwhf
aje.io/opuwhf