Mike Chitty
@mikechitty.bsky.social
Leadership, management and enchantment.
https://open.substack.com/pub/freshthinking
what if beneath all the noise
there’s still a song playing
ancient, unbroken, waiting?
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/an-introduction-to-relational-disobedience-4693683
https://open.substack.com/pub/freshthinking
what if beneath all the noise
there’s still a song playing
ancient, unbroken, waiting?
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/an-introduction-to-relational-disobedience-4693683
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Mike Chitty
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An Introduction to Relational Disobedience
There are times when obedience is deadly. Relational disobedience is the choice to refuse that deadening obedience. It is the courage to respond as a living, sensing, creative human being.
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If you would like to explore the potential of Relational Disobedience with us through story, theory and practice then please do join us.
Pay as you feel. Free is fine.
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Some wonderful work from my friends at A Commune in the North
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November 28, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Some wonderful work from my friends at A Commune in the North
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We are entangled, whether we notice it or not.
Our flourishing depends on recovering the capacity to sense and work with the relational field.
Our flourishing depends on recovering the capacity to sense and work with the relational field.
November 28, 2025 at 2:29 PM
We are entangled, whether we notice it or not.
Our flourishing depends on recovering the capacity to sense and work with the relational field.
Our flourishing depends on recovering the capacity to sense and work with the relational field.
"No one asked for impact, but everyone noticed consequence"
From Session 5 of An Introduction to Relational Disobedience
From Session 5 of An Introduction to Relational Disobedience
November 28, 2025 at 12:59 PM
"No one asked for impact, but everyone noticed consequence"
From Session 5 of An Introduction to Relational Disobedience
From Session 5 of An Introduction to Relational Disobedience
We don’t need another narcissist.
We need a well led political process…
We need a well led political process…
November 28, 2025 at 11:03 AM
We don’t need another narcissist.
We need a well led political process…
We need a well led political process…
Is the BBC weather service borked again? Says 88% chance of rain here.
We have a clear blue sky…
We have a clear blue sky…
November 28, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Is the BBC weather service borked again? Says 88% chance of rain here.
We have a clear blue sky…
We have a clear blue sky…
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Left: Luke Johnson, Chairman of Gail's Bakery, who was pro-Brexit, criticises Labour for not understanding the private sector and how wealth is created
Right: The thing he voted for, Brexit, costs the UK £90 billion in lost tax revenue every year #BBCQT
Right: The thing he voted for, Brexit, costs the UK £90 billion in lost tax revenue every year #BBCQT
November 27, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Left: Luke Johnson, Chairman of Gail's Bakery, who was pro-Brexit, criticises Labour for not understanding the private sector and how wealth is created
Right: The thing he voted for, Brexit, costs the UK £90 billion in lost tax revenue every year #BBCQT
Right: The thing he voted for, Brexit, costs the UK £90 billion in lost tax revenue every year #BBCQT
November 24, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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It is possible to still be a decent human being & care, even within a rotten, broken system.
It's important to notice examples of this happening- to appreciate it, & to take inspiration from it.
It's important to notice examples of this happening- to appreciate it, & to take inspiration from it.
November 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
It is possible to still be a decent human being & care, even within a rotten, broken system.
It's important to notice examples of this happening- to appreciate it, & to take inspiration from it.
It's important to notice examples of this happening- to appreciate it, & to take inspiration from it.
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The Return of the Ember King
Any similarities to 2-time POTUS with a penchant for drilling and burning is purely coincidental.
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Any similarities to 2-time POTUS with a penchant for drilling and burning is purely coincidental.
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The Return of the Ember King
A sequel to The Tale of the Ember King and the River of Light
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October 27, 2025 at 8:33 AM
The Return of the Ember King
Any similarities to 2-time POTUS with a penchant for drilling and burning is purely coincidental.
open.substack.com/pub/freshthi...
Any similarities to 2-time POTUS with a penchant for drilling and burning is purely coincidental.
open.substack.com/pub/freshthi...
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So...He's just saying, publicly, that it's a bubble...
It’s amazing how this story has gone from 0 to 60 in UK press. There’s been no mainstream coverage to date but this morning the story is leading BBC News site & bulletins.
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Google boss Sundar Pichai warns 'no company immune' if AI bubble bursts
Speaking exclusively to BBC News, CEO Sundar Pichai said the artificial intelligence boom had been an
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November 18, 2025 at 9:20 AM
So...He's just saying, publicly, that it's a bubble...
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The cost of chasing capital: how our cities are forgetting their own
Focus on private foreign investment is killing local enterprise, an organic renewal of homegrown business leads the way forward
By Mike Chitty
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
@mikechitty.bsky.social
Focus on private foreign investment is killing local enterprise, an organic renewal of homegrown business leads the way forward
By Mike Chitty
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
@mikechitty.bsky.social
The cost of chasing capital: how our cities are forgetting their own
Focus on private foreign investment is killing local enterprise, an organic renewal of homegrown business leads the way forward
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 7:57 PM
The cost of chasing capital: how our cities are forgetting their own
Focus on private foreign investment is killing local enterprise, an organic renewal of homegrown business leads the way forward
By Mike Chitty
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
@mikechitty.bsky.social
Focus on private foreign investment is killing local enterprise, an organic renewal of homegrown business leads the way forward
By Mike Chitty
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
@mikechitty.bsky.social
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Any clinical psychologists out there who work in Allergy services?
I'd be very glad to be in touch if poss.
Thank youu
I'd be very glad to be in touch if poss.
Thank youu
November 13, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Any clinical psychologists out there who work in Allergy services?
I'd be very glad to be in touch if poss.
Thank youu
I'd be very glad to be in touch if poss.
Thank youu
Health is not just a biomedical state, but a communal and spiritual flourishing...
November 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Health is not just a biomedical state, but a communal and spiritual flourishing...
Come and Explore Relational Disobedience with us. How have we been shaped, through schooling, work, and systems of measurement, to perform rather than relate, comply rather than care?
We are taught obedience long before we understand it.
Schools reward compliance. Jobs demand performance.
We are taught obedience long before we understand it.
Schools reward compliance. Jobs demand performance.
November 3, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Come and Explore Relational Disobedience with us. How have we been shaped, through schooling, work, and systems of measurement, to perform rather than relate, comply rather than care?
We are taught obedience long before we understand it.
Schools reward compliance. Jobs demand performance.
We are taught obedience long before we understand it.
Schools reward compliance. Jobs demand performance.
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This just happened in the The Netherlands today. The centrist "D66" party, running on a platform that includes a universal basic income, won the most votes, positioning its leader to become the new PM. You heard that right, UBI is now a moderate position there and seen as a pragmatic solution to AI.
![D66's Rise on Social Liberal Platform Sparks Debate on Shifting Political Labels
The Hague - The strong performance of the Dutch political party Democrats 66 (D66) in the general election on October 29, 2025, where they tied for the most seats, has ignited a conversation about the evolution of political ideologies. Running on an explicitly social liberal platform, D66's success, which included a proposal for an "individual basic amount" akin to a Universal Basic Income (UBI), has led many to observe a notable shift in how such policies are framed – from being decried as "Socialist" just a few years ago to now being considered "pragmatic centrism."
In the recent election, D66, led by Rob Jetten, secured 26 seats in the 150-seat House of Representatives, a significant gain that positioned them as a major force in the coalition negotiations.[1][2] Their campaign was characterized by a positive and forward-looking message, with analysts noting that voters were drawn to their "stable, centrist coalition" appeal.[3]
A key plank of their platform was the introduction of an "individual basic amount," a policy aimed at simplifying the current complex benefits system.[4] This proposal is seen by many as a form of UBI, an idea that has been debated in the Netherlands for decades.
Historically, the concept of a basic income has seen support from various corners of the Dutch political landscape. As far back as the 1990s, figures within D66 publicly favored the idea.[4] The GreenLeft party (GroenLinks) has also previously endorsed a form of negative income tax with the long-term goal of a basic income.[4] However, mainstream parties, including the Labour Party (PvdA) and the conservative VVD, have historically been more hesitant or outright opposed, often raising concerns about the work ethic and the underlying principles of the existing social security system.[5]
The recent success of D66's proposal has prompted reflection on a potential shift in the political discourse.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:weypikbrwodr2fsanloqjx6s/bafkreienj2htkaj6ma6zf2zvgw2aaiajkppzj3k6nqprml23bn5yq3dagu@jpeg)
![D66's "Individual Basic Amount": A Closer Look at the Proposal
The social-liberal party D66 has centered its successful 2025 election campaign on a significant overhaul of the Dutch social security system, introducing a proposal for an "individual basic amount" for every adult citizen. This plan, a cornerstone of their manifesto, aims to replace the current complex web of benefits and allowances with a single, more direct form of income support.
Core Principles of the Proposal:
The fundamental idea behind the "individual basic amount" is to provide a foundational income floor for all adults in the Netherlands.[1][2] This would function in two primary ways:
For those with sufficient income: It would act as a tax credit, reducing their overall tax burden.[3][4]
For those with little to no income: It would be disbursed as a direct cash payment.[3][4]
This system is designed to simplify the current labyrinthine benefits system, which D66 argues is overly bureaucratic and often difficult for citizens to navigate.[1] The party's manifesto explicitly states the goal is to move towards a system that offers more financial security and simplicity.
Phasing Out Existing Benefits:
A key component of the proposal is the gradual elimination of several existing allowances. The health and childcare allowances are specifically targeted to be eventually scrapped and integrated into the new "individual basic amount."[5] This consolidation is intended to streamline support and reduce the administrative overhead associated with the current multi-benefit system.
Funding the Transition:
D66 plans to finance this ambitious overhaul through a broader restructuring of the tax system. One of the primary funding mechanisms outlined is the phasing out of the existing mortgage interest tax relief.[6] Additionally, the party has proposed increasing taxes on wealth and introducing a "millionaire's tax" to generate further revenue. This approach signals a shift in the tax burden...](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:weypikbrwodr2fsanloqjx6s/bafkreidzwuihv4hmobifafipe7y2hts73c6o6rsx5ba6voz2tmo62no2ci@jpeg)
October 30, 2025 at 9:19 PM
This just happened in the The Netherlands today. The centrist "D66" party, running on a platform that includes a universal basic income, won the most votes, positioning its leader to become the new PM. You heard that right, UBI is now a moderate position there and seen as a pragmatic solution to AI.
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Does anyone REALLY believe that the problems of poverty, inequality, climate change etc all caused by economic growth can only be solved by more economic growth?
October 29, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Does anyone REALLY believe that the problems of poverty, inequality, climate change etc all caused by economic growth can only be solved by more economic growth?
Very excited about starting An Introduction to Relational Disobedience this afternoon with a diverse group of 40 gathered from all over!
If you would like to join us at 3pm for a 3.10 start just give me a shout.
If you would like to join us at 3pm for a 3.10 start just give me a shout.
October 30, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Very excited about starting An Introduction to Relational Disobedience this afternoon with a diverse group of 40 gathered from all over!
If you would like to join us at 3pm for a 3.10 start just give me a shout.
If you would like to join us at 3pm for a 3.10 start just give me a shout.
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Good to see Green MPs help vote down Farage's attempt to destroy our rights against
- torture
- slavery and forced labour
- discrimination
- And rights TO a fair trial
- freedom of thought, expression, conscience, and religion.
ALL enshrined by the ECHR
Proud to be part of such a principled team!
- torture
- slavery and forced labour
- discrimination
- And rights TO a fair trial
- freedom of thought, expression, conscience, and religion.
ALL enshrined by the ECHR
Proud to be part of such a principled team!
Farage's motion on leaving the European Convention on Human Rights failed: 154 votes to 96
All 4 @greenparty.org.uk MPs voted against it, because we believe international agreements on human rights are a good thing.
But only 63 out of 401 Labour MPs did:
votes.parliament.uk/votes/common...
All 4 @greenparty.org.uk MPs voted against it, because we believe international agreements on human rights are a good thing.
But only 63 out of 401 Labour MPs did:
votes.parliament.uk/votes/common...
October 29, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Good to see Green MPs help vote down Farage's attempt to destroy our rights against
- torture
- slavery and forced labour
- discrimination
- And rights TO a fair trial
- freedom of thought, expression, conscience, and religion.
ALL enshrined by the ECHR
Proud to be part of such a principled team!
- torture
- slavery and forced labour
- discrimination
- And rights TO a fair trial
- freedom of thought, expression, conscience, and religion.
ALL enshrined by the ECHR
Proud to be part of such a principled team!
Without a recovery of reverence for life itself, without remembering that the world is not a machine but a miracle, we will continue to consume what we claim to cherish.
October 29, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Without a recovery of reverence for life itself, without remembering that the world is not a machine but a miracle, we will continue to consume what we claim to cherish.
The Ember King’s Last Shadow
The final part in the Ember King Trilogy…
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The final part in the Ember King Trilogy…
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The Ember King’s Last Shadow
The final part in the Ember King Trilogy
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October 29, 2025 at 8:23 AM
The Ember King’s Last Shadow
The final part in the Ember King Trilogy…
freshthinking.substack.com/p/the-ember-...
The final part in the Ember King Trilogy…
freshthinking.substack.com/p/the-ember-...
Does anyone REALLY believe that the problems of poverty, inequality, climate change etc all caused by economic growth can only be solved by more economic growth?
October 29, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Does anyone REALLY believe that the problems of poverty, inequality, climate change etc all caused by economic growth can only be solved by more economic growth?
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In case you missed it, here is @ledbydonkeys.org summary of 12 jobs Nigel Farage working for the people of Clacton.
Many MPs describe being overrun with work. Nigel Farage has found time for another 12 jobs.
YouTube video by Led By Donkeys
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October 28, 2025 at 9:28 PM
In case you missed it, here is @ledbydonkeys.org summary of 12 jobs Nigel Farage working for the people of Clacton.
Just done the first part of Armchair Quantum Mechanics with the Pari Center.
Mind blown….
There are no paths…
Mind blown….
There are no paths…
October 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Just done the first part of Armchair Quantum Mechanics with the Pari Center.
Mind blown….
There are no paths…
Mind blown….
There are no paths…