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Robbert Schep @whiterdark.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

When your best friends come visit you for the first time since you moved to Portugal.

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Robbert Schep @whiterdark.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Suggested title: The Rise and Fall Of An Empire State Of Mind

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Robbert Schep @whiterdark.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Listen to @paulmmcooper.com The Fall of Civilizations Podcast. Maybe he can do an episode on the US empire already? Or too early?

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Robbert Schep @whiterdark.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Research shows that in 99.999% of all parallel universes, he either sells rip-off sandals at Time Square or died in the 80' on a toilet of McDonald's.

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Robbert Schep @whiterdark.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Because as long as we, innovators of system change, don't find a common platform to work, prototype, experiment, research, publish, and learn from, we deserve to be the modern-day #Sisyphus. We will all be pushing a different rock up the same mountain. For eternity.

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Robbert Schep @whiterdark.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

We have always been best in groups that share mission and we will be able to snap back into that with the right tool- and mindset. Im sure. And thats the experiments i want to run on timeline0.org with @timeline0.bsky.social

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Robbert Schep @whiterdark.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

A silver lining: Our nature as social group animals is still there and it will never leave. We have thrived on it since our time as hunters and gatherers. We evolved it when we moved into villages and agriculture. We perfected it building imperfect civilizations. Its baked into our biology.

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Robbert Schep @whiterdark.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The current system is thriving. The current system is evolving, not even bothered by our isolated attempts to replace some of its parts.

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Robbert Schep @whiterdark.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Alone we are easy to manipulate, distract and demotivated and we will never be a threat to any system. We're prey. We are a data source that needs to be mined. As long as we have the illusion some kind of agency and self-determination we allow us to be used for the system we are trying to change

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Robbert Schep @whiterdark.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

But lets stay in darkness for a moment. By forcing Artificial Intelligence into our worlds we are neglecting the development of our Collective Intelligence even more. We are become less skilled to think and act as a group and more vulnerable as an individual

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Robbert Schep @whiterdark.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I’m debit to this trend and it makes me sad and mad. Mostly because I know that united we would actually make any ruling system shake on its groundings.

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Robbert Schep @whiterdark.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

When it comes to system change there is no common platform, no school of thought, no constitution. There are thousands of initiatives and incredibly good-willed solutions, but they mostly and almost exclusively die in silence and darkness.

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Robbert Schep @whiterdark.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Everybody is doing their own research, publishing hot takes and writing furiously powerful essays. But not even a wrinkle in the good old pond. Not even a dent in the ruling systems of mass consumption and natural destruction. The tides are not about to change. No revolution is coming.

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Robbert Schep @whiterdark.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

One of the darkest thoughts I had recently is that we will never be able to change the system since all people with the will and capability to change systems will never work in unity. a 🧵 on #systemchange & #collectiveintelligence

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Timeline0.org @timeline0.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Our natural and cultural crisis are not due to a lack of knowledge or technology. It's a structural mismatch: the wrong people own the tools, wrong incentives drive the decisions, and the wrong voices are in the room. W're experimenting with a new type of room. Join us?! timeline0.org/onboarding/

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Robbert Schep @whiterdark.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Then we definitely should talk. I'll dm! Thx!

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Robbert Schep @whiterdark.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

You just summed up how our experimental SmartupOS has been designed to support communities co-own, govern and work. 👌 Great visual. Look at the similar shapes of our backbone(structre) (from timeline0.org/0_timeline/s... Care to talk about it more?

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Timeline0.org @timeline0.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

happening everywhere: -> Let's organize to tackle a problem! -> Yeah lets go!! -> Wow this is so nice! -> Wow we are growing so fast! -> Why, how and what did we decide when? -> Where did Harry go? He has the keys! -> What are we doing here again? -> Hello, anybody there??? timeline0.org study:

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Timeline0.org @timeline0.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

The adolescence period for #tech #startups is over. It’s time to grow up. In a world facing a natural and cultural #crisis, it is evident that we need the right tool- and mindset to stand a chance. To us, it’s also evident that our current one, does not do the trick. Let's smartup @ timeline0.org

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Timeline0.org @timeline0.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Q: So what is all this? A: Its an Open Research Program that YOU can help develop Q: So what is the problem you are researching? A: We are bad in solving complex problems together Q: So what are you proposing? A: We think communities need fundamentally different digital infrastructure #capice?

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Timeline0.org @timeline0.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We've optimized #computers for helping individuals. We've barely figured out how to use computers to help groups think and #work together. Timeline0.org is running #experiments on how to #design #systems that help #communities become smarter at #owning, #working and #governing #Cooperatives #join

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Robbert Schep @whiterdark.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

oke, i decided to create a seperate account for timeline0.org. Please follow it here to receive info and updates on the experiments in open governance, ownership and work: bsky.app/profile/time...

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Robbert Schep @whiterdark.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

@techanddemocracy.newamerica.org Hi awesome people on the right mission! We are on that same mission from a different angle. We can help eachother. Timeline0.org is an open research program into collective iq. We are launching our first experiment soon and need participants. Connect and talk?

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Robbert Schep @whiterdark.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

@scaledem.bsky.social Hi awesome people on the right mission! We are on that same mission from a different angle. We can help eachother. Timeline0.org is an open research program into collective iq. We are launching our first experiment soon and need participants. Connect and talk?

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Robbert Schep @whiterdark.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

@digitalcommons.bsky.social hi there sweet people! I think it would be really interesting if we'll connect and help eachother out. We've set up an open research program into collective iq (timeline0.org) and we are about to launch the first experiment (smartup zero). We're on the same mission.

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Robbert Schep @whiterdark.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

@commonly.bsky.social Hello there! I want to put this on your radar: timeline0.org. Its an open research program into collective IQ. It has a lot of overlap with all you stand for and we are launching our first experiments soon. Would love a chat to disucuss partnership and/or participation.

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Robbert Schep @whiterdark.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

@commonsnetwork.bsky.social Hi sweet people! We should talk (also a Dutchie here, living in Portugal, though). I've set up timeline0.org and its all about what you are about. Lets explore collabaration? Im launching the first experiment soon. Cheers!

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Robbert Schep @whiterdark.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

@jakehartnell.bsky.social Jake, it seems we should talk. I've set up this: timeline0.org. Im about to launch it's first experiment. I don't know you but what i read about/from you we have a lot of things to talk about. And who knows: maybe even collaborate on. up for a chat?

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Robbert Schep @whiterdark.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

@cooperatives.bsky.social Hola awesome bright people! We're an open research program in collective intelligence (timeline0.org). Atm launching the first experiment (Smartup Zero). It's about a new economic model around work and ownership of digital tech. We are looking for particpants. Want to help?

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Robbert Schep @whiterdark.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

How do you do you do it? How do you muster the energy every day to report on him, to type in what he is saying... I applaude you, but I do not envy you. When will this nightmare be done, and in what world will we wake up? How do we explain this period to our children? Dark ages 2.0? Keep on going!

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Robbert Schep @whiterdark.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Heard this in as a disclamer about historical sources in this excellent podcast about the Bronze Age collapse and had to share 👏 😅🤣 FALL OF CIVILIZATIOS PODCAST - EP 2.

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Robbert Schep @whiterdark.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Misschien moet ie iets minder flauwe grappen maken...

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Robbert Schep @whiterdark.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Daar net links boven Viseu wonen wij sinds kort afgelopen mei. Zoo mooi hier. Heel toevallig dat je daar net een kaart van aan het maken bent!

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Robbert Schep @whiterdark.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Oké I tried twice for the demo track but got twice blocked bu an upload time-out after it got to 100%. Not sure if my submission worked.

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Robbert Schep @whiterdark.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

@um6p-sci.bsky.social pretty sure you fine people would find my Open Research Project into Collective IQ interesting: timeline0.org

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Robbert Schep @whiterdark.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

I'm pretty sure my Open Research Project into Collective IQ would be a good fit. Should I submit? EU based though. timeline0.org

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Robbert Schep @whiterdark.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

@cip.org I'm pretty sure you fine people want to check out our Open Research Project into Collective IQ Timeline0.org

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Robbert Schep @whiterdark.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Very interesting take! Makes me wonder how computers could be designed with the elderly in mind. It should be a huge market!

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Robbert Schep @whiterdark.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Everybody asks how AI influences individual capabilities. I think its a wrong question. We are social group animals. It's a lot more interesting to ask how our tech is influencing our ability to think and act as a group. So I started a research programme: timeline0.org. #open-source #research #AI

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Robbert Schep @whiterdark.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Just curious, why do you think FIFA wants Argentina to win the WC? What is the motive?

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Robbert Schep @whiterdark.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Niemand bereid je voor op het feit dat je vanaf Haarlem binnen één station op Zandvoort of Sandpoort kan staan.

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Robbert Schep @whiterdark.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

A few more bombs and the world is flat again...

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Robbert Schep @whiterdark.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

I hope for once justice is served rightfully and the bad guys will lose. The world needs that.

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Robbert Schep @whiterdark.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Mooi en belangrijk werk! Nieuwsgierig: waar haal je data vandaan? Kan me voorstellen dat een kaart als dit ook gebruikt kan worden waarom Iran zo makkelijk de straat in haar green houdt.

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Maarten Hopman @maartenhopman.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Uit zeer recentelijk onderzoek is gebleken dat Mark Rutte voor 98% bestaat uit glijmiddel.

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Robbert Schep @whiterdark.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Exactly. While they destroy eachother (hopefully with minimal citizen casualties) we should keep on working on the new model though. Don't sit back in despair. 😉

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