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Nature, you’re on mute.

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It’s nothing personal.

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

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Feb 18Liked by Michael Young

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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Feb 14Liked by Michael Young

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

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

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You hurt that poor snake's feelings!

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

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

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

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Genius! Dystopia was never so diverting

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Thanks so much, M&S!

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Feb 14Liked by Michael Young

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

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

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Feb 19Liked by Michael Young

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

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

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Feb 19Liked by Michael Young

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

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Thanks very much, Tyagarajan!

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

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Block that fool!

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This is awesome!

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Thank you, Kathi!

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

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

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Feb 24Liked by Michael Young

Your drawings are so cool!

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Oh thank you, Ojuọlape! I appreciate that!

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Feb 21Liked by Michael Young

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

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Oh, I love this!

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Thank you, Klara!

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