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Sam(antha) M. Burns's avatar

This piece was very poignant, I think. The way the character accesses nature through his phone speaks volumes to the state of society, but also makes the piece wholly relatable. I love the diversity of works here at Substack!

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Michael Young's avatar

Thanks, Samantha! I appreciate the thoughtful comment and the kind words.

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Susan's avatar

I agree, but this also made me a little sad.

Sad because of the way dead-heart tech has taken over our world.

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Jeff Goins's avatar

Laughed out loud at the "oh shit." Sorry bird!

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Michael Young's avatar

Hehe thanks very much, Jeff. Cranked up the silliness on that one :)

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Michael Jensen's avatar

You hurt that poor snake's feelings!

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Michael Young's avatar

It's important to have healthy boundaries, especially when it comes to snakes!

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Aliza Rosenfelder's avatar

That was beautiful but I was surprised the snake wasn't on tinder ;)

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Michael Young's avatar

Thanks, Aliza! The snake was having a break from the apps :)

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Marco & Sabrina's avatar

Genius! Dystopia was never so diverting

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Michael Young's avatar

Thanks so much, M&S!

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Joyce's avatar

Ohhh thank goodness that nature can still be accessed without a 'device decision'! Great work Mike. I love it!!

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Michael Young's avatar

Only just! Thanks very much, Joyce! I appreciate it.

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Mark Everest's avatar

Now that’s what I call an interactive world! Love it..

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Michael Young's avatar

I’m not sure it’ll catch on! Thanks very much, Mark.

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Tyagarajan S's avatar

Wow! So beautiful. I thought I was looking at some silly cartoon and then some feelings sneaked into me. ❤️

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Michael Young's avatar

Thanks very much, Tyagarajan!

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Seth Werkheiser's avatar

“Snake7432 wants to send you venom!” - no thank you!!!

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Michael Young's avatar

Block that fool!

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Kathi Dubuque's avatar

This is awesome!

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Michael Young's avatar

Thank you, Kathi!

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Pietro Fiorentini's avatar

Wow, so poetic. I love how the whole comic strip is a poignant metaphor. Nature witnessed through the lens of our chronic addiction to smartphones. Clever and Beautiful.

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Michael Young's avatar

That's very kind of you. Thanks, Pietro.

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The Braver Mom's avatar

Awesome and brilliant! I had fun reading and made me think too.

As Ace Ventura said, "So you see, humans and animals (nature) can liiiiive in harmony!"

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Michael Young's avatar

Oh thank you! Appreciate the kind words - and the brilliant reference too! I always loved 'When Nature Calls'.

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Ojuọlape's avatar

Your drawings are so cool!

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Michael Young's avatar

Oh thank you, Ojuọlape! I appreciate that!

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Emily's avatar

Absolutely love this. Fanciful and insightful all at once. A rueful social critique that doesn’t take itself too seriously. You have a gift — thank you for sharing it with us!

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Michael Young's avatar

That's very nice of you to say, Emily. Thank you for reading and for the lovely comment.

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Klara Sovryn's avatar

Oh, I love this!

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Michael Young's avatar

Thank you, Klara!

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Pondlife+Plankton (Emma)'s avatar

Moon refresh… perfect! 😂

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Michael Young's avatar

Hehe thanks, Emma!

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