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Norm Fassbender's avatar

I sip my morning coffee while I read research for my screenplay. I’m focused on an article on how fossil fuel corporations are swarming the COP29 climate conference. 

Reading about the success of oil companies selling their fiction is depressing.  My day stalls before it starts. 

Then I get a Substack notification from you. I check it out. 

You reminded me that science fiction matters and that our personal worlds are built on a foundation of hope. 

Thanks.

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Cole Haddon's avatar

I'm glad I could help even if in a small way, Norm. Most of the 21st century is depressing, I find. But a lot of history has been, too. Hope is just about as necessary as oxygen in my life these days.

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Norm Fassbender's avatar

Yup. Since the American election I’ve noticed many people making an extra effort to offer a big smile, a hardy hello and an inquisitive how-are-you.

Hope is infectious.

Take Care.

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Kim Ross's avatar

Wow! Thank you for this. Homework for the week...

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Cole Haddon's avatar

You're welcome. Hope they help and inspire!

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Sanjida Kay's avatar

Thank you so much. This is a great resource!

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Cole Haddon's avatar

You're welcome. I hope you find some enjoyment in them, but also inspiration!

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Steve Anderson's avatar

Love this, thanks. Might inspire me to write scripts again.

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Cole Haddon's avatar

You're welcome - and thank YOU for that coffee!

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Steve Anderson's avatar

Enjoy it! You earned it, sir.

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Autumn Widdoes's avatar

Thank you!

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Cole Haddon's avatar

You're welcome. I hope they help or inspire or just entertain. Enjoy!

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