Camilla Bredal Pedersen
@camillabp.bsky.social
Beginner's mind in midlife. Intrigued by normalcy and knowledge after twenty years in a famous new-age community/cult. Politics student, partner, bonus parent, dog mama. Viscerally alert to groupthink and invisible power hierarchies. Scotland/Norway. 🏳️🌈
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I found this very satisfying:
“We do need support, but nobody’s playing the cards given by America. Nobody gives a flying fuck about JD Vance’s opinion.”-- Artem Chapeye
@ljohnson.bsky.social
“We do need support, but nobody’s playing the cards given by America. Nobody gives a flying fuck about JD Vance’s opinion.”-- Artem Chapeye
@ljohnson.bsky.social
The Ukrainian Anarchist Pacifist Writer Putin Drove to Take Up Arms
Artem Chapeye once spent his time translating Gandhi and Chomsky and getting published in The New Yorker. Then, in 2022, he joined the army.
newrepublic.com
October 23, 2025 at 1:08 PM
I found this very satisfying:
“We do need support, but nobody’s playing the cards given by America. Nobody gives a flying fuck about JD Vance’s opinion.”-- Artem Chapeye
@ljohnson.bsky.social
“We do need support, but nobody’s playing the cards given by America. Nobody gives a flying fuck about JD Vance’s opinion.”-- Artem Chapeye
@ljohnson.bsky.social
Well this will be a treat!
This English language version just arrived at my door and I can see myself shifting plans for this evening. 🤭🤓
#booksky #reading #politics #internationalrelations #NATO #jensstoltenberg
This English language version just arrived at my door and I can see myself shifting plans for this evening. 🤭🤓
#booksky #reading #politics #internationalrelations #NATO #jensstoltenberg
October 23, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Well this will be a treat!
This English language version just arrived at my door and I can see myself shifting plans for this evening. 🤭🤓
#booksky #reading #politics #internationalrelations #NATO #jensstoltenberg
This English language version just arrived at my door and I can see myself shifting plans for this evening. 🤭🤓
#booksky #reading #politics #internationalrelations #NATO #jensstoltenberg
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I mer enn ti år har Kongsberg Gruppens kunde videresolgt avansert undervannsteknologi fra Norge og Vesten til Russland. Teknologien benyttes til militære installasjoner langs sjøbunnen i Barentshavet.
Norsk teknologi kan ha bidratt til å beskytte Putins atomvåpen
Hvordan kunne det norske utstyret fra Kongsberg Gruppen ende opp her?
www.nrk.no
October 23, 2025 at 5:57 AM
I mer enn ti år har Kongsberg Gruppens kunde videresolgt avansert undervannsteknologi fra Norge og Vesten til Russland. Teknologien benyttes til militære installasjoner langs sjøbunnen i Barentshavet.
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A local councillor was just asking me if I'm planning to install a heat pump. Dunno, are they planning to let us continue living here for the duration of the payback period? They're so blind to what this 'debate' does at a community level.
October 21, 2025 at 11:39 AM
A local councillor was just asking me if I'm planning to install a heat pump. Dunno, are they planning to let us continue living here for the duration of the payback period? They're so blind to what this 'debate' does at a community level.
The entire response is unnerving, serving only to further normalise chilling ideals such as “cultural cohesion”.
“We welcome those who come to this country, legally, and give more than they take. We believe the right to stay here must not be automatic, but that those who play their part should be able to earn that right."
October 21, 2025 at 10:50 AM
The entire response is unnerving, serving only to further normalise chilling ideals such as “cultural cohesion”.
While I appreciate the sonic design of this programme, I’m finding myself in a familiar place of exasperation. Here is another philosophical exploration of the Findhorn Community’s magical origin story, evoking hippie era nostalgia and existential wonder, while missing the more relevant human story.
7:15pm,TODAY on @BBCRadio4
Illuminated, The Findhorn Garden
Sound designer Jonathan Webb listens out for audio evidence of fairies, fauns and nature spirits at the Findhorn settlement on the north east coast of Scotland.
#FolkloreSunday
Illuminated, The Findhorn Garden
Sound designer Jonathan Webb listens out for audio evidence of fairies, fauns and nature spirits at the Findhorn settlement on the north east coast of Scotland.
#FolkloreSunday
BBC Radio 4 - Illuminated, The Findhorn Garden
In search of sonic transmissions from the nature spirit realm.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 21, 2025 at 3:09 AM
While I appreciate the sonic design of this programme, I’m finding myself in a familiar place of exasperation. Here is another philosophical exploration of the Findhorn Community’s magical origin story, evoking hippie era nostalgia and existential wonder, while missing the more relevant human story.
Un-British now.
I’m going to assume she is aware of how loaded and irresponsible that rhetoric is, especially when spoken on behalf of a sitting government.
🚨🚩😳
I’m going to assume she is aware of how loaded and irresponsible that rhetoric is, especially when spoken on behalf of a sitting government.
🚨🚩😳
Home secretary says pro-Palestine protests in wake of Manchester attack are ‘un-British’
Home secretary says pro-Palestine protests in wake of Manchester attack are ‘un-British’
Shabana Mahmood calls for demonstrators to ‘take a step back’ and call off planned protests after Thursday’s deadly attack
www.theguardian.com
October 4, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Un-British now.
I’m going to assume she is aware of how loaded and irresponsible that rhetoric is, especially when spoken on behalf of a sitting government.
🚨🚩😳
I’m going to assume she is aware of how loaded and irresponsible that rhetoric is, especially when spoken on behalf of a sitting government.
🚨🚩😳
I haven't posted here in a while due to the surprising and debilitating onset of what appears to be M.E/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or possibly Long Covid.
Tips and advice from anyone with experience of navigating the NHS and other UK resources are welcome.
#chronicfatiguesyndrome #ME/CFS #longcovid
Tips and advice from anyone with experience of navigating the NHS and other UK resources are welcome.
#chronicfatiguesyndrome #ME/CFS #longcovid
July 11, 2025 at 2:01 AM
I haven't posted here in a while due to the surprising and debilitating onset of what appears to be M.E/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or possibly Long Covid.
Tips and advice from anyone with experience of navigating the NHS and other UK resources are welcome.
#chronicfatiguesyndrome #ME/CFS #longcovid
Tips and advice from anyone with experience of navigating the NHS and other UK resources are welcome.
#chronicfatiguesyndrome #ME/CFS #longcovid
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UK people! We need your signature on this petition to amend the coercive control legislation to include group coercion, such as happens in cults. Please share widely.
thefamilysurvivaltrust.org/petition/?fb...
thefamilysurvivaltrust.org/petition/?fb...
July 10, 2025 at 5:29 PM
UK people! We need your signature on this petition to amend the coercive control legislation to include group coercion, such as happens in cults. Please share widely.
thefamilysurvivaltrust.org/petition/?fb...
thefamilysurvivaltrust.org/petition/?fb...
Existing coercive control legislation offers protection to victims of domestic and intimate partner abuse. And, as a former cult member, I am acutely aware of the (psychological, sexual, economic) coercive control that still goes unchecked within a vast number of cultlike groups.
#groupcoercion #UK
#groupcoercion #UK
UK people! We need your signature on this petition to amend the coercive control legislation to include group coercion, such as happens in cults. Please share widely.
thefamilysurvivaltrust.org/petition/?fb...
thefamilysurvivaltrust.org/petition/?fb...
July 11, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Existing coercive control legislation offers protection to victims of domestic and intimate partner abuse. And, as a former cult member, I am acutely aware of the (psychological, sexual, economic) coercive control that still goes unchecked within a vast number of cultlike groups.
#groupcoercion #UK
#groupcoercion #UK
Sad news about a brilliant author.
Edmund White, novelist and great chronicler of gay life, dies aged 85
Edmund White, novelist and great chronicler of gay life, dies aged 85
The American essayist, playwrightauthor of books including A Boy’s Own Story and The Married Man, has died
www.theguardian.com
June 4, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Sad news about a brilliant author.
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Important Observer article on Scientology harassment tactics. The same tactics have been used by Lighthouse International Group towards myself, @catrinnye.bsky.social and many others. This must be stopped. The UK police must step up. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
‘I’ve been getting 100 messages a day’: Church of Scientology accused of intimidating UK critics
Campaigners face online attacks, claims of criminality and complaints to employers. The Church says it’s the victim
www.theguardian.com
March 23, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Important Observer article on Scientology harassment tactics. The same tactics have been used by Lighthouse International Group towards myself, @catrinnye.bsky.social and many others. This must be stopped. The UK police must step up. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Congratulations, @apostatealex.bsky.social on bringing about today's excellent exposure! May much-needed action to stop Scientology's well-documented abuses now follow.
#cults #abusivepractices #legislativechange #coercivecontrol
#cults #abusivepractices #legislativechange #coercivecontrol
Nothing new here: Scientology is a hate group (bit.ly/DestructiveCult)
‘I’ve been getting 100 messages a day’: Church of Scientology accused of intimidating UK critics
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
#hategroups #scientology #cults #religion #religionnewsblog
‘I’ve been getting 100 messages a day’: Church of Scientology accused of intimidating UK critics
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
#hategroups #scientology #cults #religion #religionnewsblog
‘I’ve been getting 100 messages a day’: Church of Scientology accused of intimidating UK critics
Campaigners face online attacks, claims of criminality and complaints to employers. The Church says it’s the victim
www.theguardian.com
March 23, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Congratulations, @apostatealex.bsky.social on bringing about today's excellent exposure! May much-needed action to stop Scientology's well-documented abuses now follow.
#cults #abusivepractices #legislativechange #coercivecontrol
#cults #abusivepractices #legislativechange #coercivecontrol
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@ruthbenghiat.bsky.social
Your explanation of what a dictator and dictatorship is with real world examples is amazing.
Your explanation of what a dictator and dictatorship is with real world examples is amazing.
History Professor Answers Dictator Questions | Tech Support | WIRED
YouTube video by WIRED
youtu.be
March 19, 2025 at 11:43 AM
@ruthbenghiat.bsky.social
Your explanation of what a dictator and dictatorship is with real world examples is amazing.
Your explanation of what a dictator and dictatorship is with real world examples is amazing.
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Eastern Europeans have a long record of deposing corrupt autocrats through peaceful protest. Let's see if the Serbs succeed for the second time in 25 years.
❗️The capital of 🇷🇸Serbia now. About 500,000 people took to the streets to protest against the current President Vučić and his government
March 15, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Eastern Europeans have a long record of deposing corrupt autocrats through peaceful protest. Let's see if the Serbs succeed for the second time in 25 years.
“Wellness Wild West” and predatory cult leaders are a match enabled by lack of industry regulation.
And this is also an example of why we should consider amending existing coercive control legislation to also include group-settings.
#cult #wellness #uk
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
And this is also an example of why we should consider amending existing coercive control legislation to also include group-settings.
#cult #wellness #uk
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
The disturbing case of a Tantric yoga guru and his followers
Under the guise of spiritual leadership, Gregorian Bivolaru allegedly exploited hundreds of people through an international network of yoga camps and retreats. Now he’s awaiting trial, accused of kidn...
www.theguardian.com
March 9, 2025 at 4:23 PM
“Wellness Wild West” and predatory cult leaders are a match enabled by lack of industry regulation.
And this is also an example of why we should consider amending existing coercive control legislation to also include group-settings.
#cult #wellness #uk
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
And this is also an example of why we should consider amending existing coercive control legislation to also include group-settings.
#cult #wellness #uk
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
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Dear US colleagues,
In response to the Trump administration, my university @univ-amu.fr is setting up a new program dedicated to welcoming American scientists wishing to pursue their work in France.
There are several M$ in the budget.
www.univ-amu.fr/en/public/ac...
In response to the Trump administration, my university @univ-amu.fr is setting up a new program dedicated to welcoming American scientists wishing to pursue their work in France.
There are several M$ in the budget.
www.univ-amu.fr/en/public/ac...
Safe Place For Science: Aix Marseille Université ready to welcome American scientists | Aix Marseille Université
In a context where some scientists in the United States may feel threatened or hindered in their research, our university is announcing the launch of the Safe Place For Science program, dedicated to w...
www.univ-amu.fr
March 7, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Dear US colleagues,
In response to the Trump administration, my university @univ-amu.fr is setting up a new program dedicated to welcoming American scientists wishing to pursue their work in France.
There are several M$ in the budget.
www.univ-amu.fr/en/public/ac...
In response to the Trump administration, my university @univ-amu.fr is setting up a new program dedicated to welcoming American scientists wishing to pursue their work in France.
There are several M$ in the budget.
www.univ-amu.fr/en/public/ac...
A brave and exposing story about growing up in the Rajneesh communes, detailing the cultural normalisation of sexual abuse perpetrated by adult members.
To me, this new-age setting feels familiar with its lack of boundaries and accountability. And the word “juicy” will forever make me want to barf.
To me, this new-age setting feels familiar with its lack of boundaries and accountability. And the word “juicy” will forever make me want to barf.
March 8, 2025 at 11:21 AM
A brave and exposing story about growing up in the Rajneesh communes, detailing the cultural normalisation of sexual abuse perpetrated by adult members.
To me, this new-age setting feels familiar with its lack of boundaries and accountability. And the word “juicy” will forever make me want to barf.
To me, this new-age setting feels familiar with its lack of boundaries and accountability. And the word “juicy” will forever make me want to barf.
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EU har ikkje for vane å jobba særleg fort, men no er dei i gang med å byggja ein ny tryggleiksinfrastruktur for kontinentet.
Dette burde Noreg vore del av.
Dette burde Noreg vore del av.
Important point in the EUCO conclusions from today:
4. e) peace must respect Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity.
= no sell-out peace at Ukraine’s cost
4. e) peace must respect Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity.
= no sell-out peace at Ukraine’s cost
Ukraine
www.consilium.europa.eu
March 6, 2025 at 10:10 PM
EU har ikkje for vane å jobba særleg fort, men no er dei i gang med å byggja ein ny tryggleiksinfrastruktur for kontinentet.
Dette burde Noreg vore del av.
Dette burde Noreg vore del av.
As a relatively naive Northern European, I firmly support this direction, and find that Donald Tusk’s deep understanding of the Russian threat makes for credible and clear leadership at a time when we ought to pay particularly close attention to lessons from Polish and Eastern European history.
March 6, 2025 at 1:15 PM
As a relatively naive Northern European, I firmly support this direction, and find that Donald Tusk’s deep understanding of the Russian threat makes for credible and clear leadership at a time when we ought to pay particularly close attention to lessons from Polish and Eastern European history.
This point stands out to me as fundamental, and evokes cult memories of the inexplicable dynamics that arise when in a ‘shared unreality’.
“Trump, Vance, and many of the people around them now fully inhabit an alternative reality, one composed entirely of things they see and hear in the ether.”
“Trump, Vance, and many of the people around them now fully inhabit an alternative reality, one composed entirely of things they see and hear in the ether.”
Europeans are mystified, disappointed and frightened by a country they thought they knew
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Trump and Vance Shattered Europe’s Illusions About America
This is how the bad guys act.
www.theatlantic.com
March 5, 2025 at 3:17 PM
This point stands out to me as fundamental, and evokes cult memories of the inexplicable dynamics that arise when in a ‘shared unreality’.
“Trump, Vance, and many of the people around them now fully inhabit an alternative reality, one composed entirely of things they see and hear in the ether.”
“Trump, Vance, and many of the people around them now fully inhabit an alternative reality, one composed entirely of things they see and hear in the ether.”
Good to hear Maria Ressa speak from a place of visceral experience and with important knowledge to share.
#authoritarianshift #broligarcy #corruption #coercion #coopting #holdtheline #USA
#authoritarianshift #broligarcy #corruption #coercion #coopting #holdtheline #USA
Excellent, insightful conversation between @amnanawaz.bsky.social and @mariaressa.bsky.social
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa discusses state of U.S. democracy
Nobel Peace Prize laureate and journalist Maria Ressa has long fought for global press freedom. Her book, "How To Stand Up To A Dictator," detailed her experience running the news site Rappler under t...
www.pbs.org
March 4, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Good to hear Maria Ressa speak from a place of visceral experience and with important knowledge to share.
#authoritarianshift #broligarcy #corruption #coercion #coopting #holdtheline #USA
#authoritarianshift #broligarcy #corruption #coercion #coopting #holdtheline #USA
Another sabotage action in the Baltic Sea, this time attempting to affect the water supply of Gotland.
Water supply of strategic Baltic island Gotland was sabotaged last night.
Someone broke into the pump controls and destroyed them.
The pumps serve a large part of Gotland (pop 61k) and had it gone unnoticed could have left all island without water.
Security services are notified. Water is ok.
Someone broke into the pump controls and destroyed them.
The pumps serve a large part of Gotland (pop 61k) and had it gone unnoticed could have left all island without water.
Security services are notified. Water is ok.
March 3, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Another sabotage action in the Baltic Sea, this time attempting to affect the water supply of Gotland.
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Thank you to @heidicuda.bsky.social and @highfidelity.bsky.social for a very serious conversation about what happened in the Oval Office on Friday.
Episode 129: This Is Not a Game with Professor Marci Shore
YouTube video by RADICALIZED: Truth Survives Podcast
www.youtube.com
March 2, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Thank you to @heidicuda.bsky.social and @highfidelity.bsky.social for a very serious conversation about what happened in the Oval Office on Friday.