Tootfinder

Historically, it makes sense that absurdism is the logical reaction to a climate of oppression and hostility. Dada and Bauhaus for WW I, the "theatre of the absurd" (Esslin) for WW II, or anti-Vietnam war happenings in the 60s.
Somewhat surprisingly, it seems that this role of absurdist relief has today fallen to Tim Robinson and his sketch comedy show "I think you should leave", and the online community around it.
The protagonists change from sketch to sketch…

SpaceX darf nächstes Starship starten und erklärt die letzten Unfälle
Die US-Luftfahrtbehörde genehmigt nächsten Testflug, SpaceX nennt Ursachen der letzten beiden Starship-Unfälle. Die Riesenrakete soll am 24.8. wieder starten.

"Creative library spaces: The future of the academic #library #makerspace" https://creativel…

"Amazon deforestation spikes as Brazil blames criminal fires"
#AmazonRainforest #Trees #Environment

Amazon deforestation spikes as Brazil blames criminal fires
A new and alarming pattern of destruction is emerging in the rainforest, challenging Brazilian authorities ahead of COP30.

Brazil Bans Animal-Tested Cosmetics in Major Win for Compassion https://www.speciesunite.com/petition-updates/brazil-bans-animal-tested-cosmetics-in-major-win-for-compassion?utm_source=Mastodon

Brazil Bans Animal-Tested Cosmetics in Major Win for Compassion — Species Unite
On July 30, 2025, Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, approved a ban on animal testing for cosmetics, personal hygiene products, and perfumes in the major South American nation. The bill was signed into law during a ceremony attended by Marina Silva, Brazil’s Minister of the Environment a

Washington cherry growers struggle to find pickers (Thomas Clouse/Spokesman.com)
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2025/jun/18/washington-cherry-growers-struggle-to-find-pickers/
http://www.memeorandum.com/250619/p117#a250619p117

Meta rolls out Hyperscape Capture in early access, letting developers and creators use Quest 3 devices to scan a room and turn it into a VR space in minutes (Sarah Perez/TechCrunch)
https://techcrunch.com/2025/09/17/meta-launches-hyper…

Meta launches Hyperscape, technology to turn real-world spaces into VR | TechCrunch
Meta launches Hyperscape into beta, allowing users to turn real world spaces into digital spaces for VR.

"Inside Elon Musk’s plan to rain SpaceX’s rocket debris over Hawaii’s pristine waters"
#Hawaii #Rockets #Pollution

"DH Spaces: Freie Schaffensräume als multifunktionale Orte an Bibliotheken"
#DigitalHumanities

Trump Aides Discussed Ending Some SpaceX Contracts, but Found Most Were Vital (Wall Street Journal)
https://www.wsj.com/business/trump-aides-discussed-ending-some-spacex-contracts-but-found-most-were-vital-d1cf9ab5
http://www.memeorandum.com/250720/p12#a250720p12