MadamLava
@madamlava.bsky.social
(She/They) Haphazard artist, fixation goblin.
Trying to learn a bit of gamedev as I get by
pfp by Joe Chouinard
Trying to learn a bit of gamedev as I get by
pfp by Joe Chouinard
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A lot of comments on Mars rovers or Moon landings, but it's important to remember that the planet NASA studies most is Earth. This is less about cutting flashy things like moonwalks and more about keeping communities in the dark on climate, weather, agriculture, pollution, natural hazards, and more.
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to lay off about 550 workers reut.rs/4302N2L
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to lay off about 550 workers
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory said on Monday it will cut nearly 550 jobs as part of a restructuring, not related to the current U.S. government shutdown.
reut.rs
October 13, 2025 at 10:43 PM
A lot of comments on Mars rovers or Moon landings, but it's important to remember that the planet NASA studies most is Earth. This is less about cutting flashy things like moonwalks and more about keeping communities in the dark on climate, weather, agriculture, pollution, natural hazards, and more.
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oooh. Bookmarking this! "How to turn off AI tools in Apple, Google, Microsoft, and more." Step-by-step instructions from Consumer Reports.
How to Turn Off AI Tools Like Gemini, Apple Intelligence, Copilot, and More via @ConsumerReports
AI features are crowding into Google search, Gmail, iPhones, Windows laptops, and other products. If you're suffering from AI overload, these settings can help.
www.consumerreports.org
October 15, 2025 at 8:53 PM
oooh. Bookmarking this! "How to turn off AI tools in Apple, Google, Microsoft, and more." Step-by-step instructions from Consumer Reports.
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Any age verification bill being pitched on “protecting kids” that aims to block VPNs is just admitting that this was never about protecting kids to begin with. As if they’re the ones installing/using VPNs, shut the fuck up
October 17, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Any age verification bill being pitched on “protecting kids” that aims to block VPNs is just admitting that this was never about protecting kids to begin with. As if they’re the ones installing/using VPNs, shut the fuck up
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BY THE WAY
If you've updated to Windows 11 recently, you're probably on version 25H2.
There's a new setting in Settings: Privacy & Security.
Scroll aaaaaaaalll the way to the bottom and you'll see "Text and Image Generation."
TURN IT OFF.
If you've updated to Windows 11 recently, you're probably on version 25H2.
There's a new setting in Settings: Privacy & Security.
Scroll aaaaaaaalll the way to the bottom and you'll see "Text and Image Generation."
TURN IT OFF.
October 17, 2025 at 12:58 AM
BY THE WAY
If you've updated to Windows 11 recently, you're probably on version 25H2.
There's a new setting in Settings: Privacy & Security.
Scroll aaaaaaaalll the way to the bottom and you'll see "Text and Image Generation."
TURN IT OFF.
If you've updated to Windows 11 recently, you're probably on version 25H2.
There's a new setting in Settings: Privacy & Security.
Scroll aaaaaaaalll the way to the bottom and you'll see "Text and Image Generation."
TURN IT OFF.
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[Exit pursued by a bear.]
October 18, 2025 at 7:05 PM
[Exit pursued by a bear.]
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Selfie
Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah
Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah
October 19, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Selfie
Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah
Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah
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billionaires should not be allowed to exist because the downside of "one of them loses their mind" is simply too dangerous for a functional society
also, having a billion dollars tends to make you lose your mind
also, having a billion dollars tends to make you lose your mind
The whole point of democracy is so one person's derangement does not become everybody's problem. It's social hygiene. The fact the richest men in the West are a mix of grotty twelve year olds and deranged apocalypse fanatics is a problem, and we should be honest about it.
Someone went there:
"It Kind of Seems Like Peter Thiel is Losing It"
via @futurism.com
futurism.com/future-socie...
"It Kind of Seems Like Peter Thiel is Losing It"
via @futurism.com
futurism.com/future-socie...
October 20, 2025 at 5:47 PM
billionaires should not be allowed to exist because the downside of "one of them loses their mind" is simply too dangerous for a functional society
also, having a billion dollars tends to make you lose your mind
also, having a billion dollars tends to make you lose your mind
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Harvest of Stars
Davis Mountains, Texas
Davis Mountains, Texas
October 20, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Harvest of Stars
Davis Mountains, Texas
Davis Mountains, Texas
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Once again, one reason Trump says & does whatever he wants is bc every societal institution, including the media, has totally normalized & internalized the idea that the laws, the Constitution, & the international treaties we have signed & ratified simply don’t apply to this one guy. It’s maddening.
No mention at all of the fact that Trump doesn't have the legal authority to do this, that plans haven't even been reviewed (because the office is closed for the government shutdown), that the size and cost estimates keep changing, etc., etc.
Part of White House Is Reduced to Rubble. Trump’s Ballroom Will Rise in Its Place.
www.nytimes.com
October 21, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Once again, one reason Trump says & does whatever he wants is bc every societal institution, including the media, has totally normalized & internalized the idea that the laws, the Constitution, & the international treaties we have signed & ratified simply don’t apply to this one guy. It’s maddening.
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In any somewhat functioning country this would lead to the fall of the government
Breaking News: President Trump wants $230 million from the Justice Department for investigating him, people familiar with the matter say. Any settlement might ultimately be approved by senior department officials who defended him or those in his orbit. nyti.ms/4hmIi5X
October 21, 2025 at 7:18 PM
In any somewhat functioning country this would lead to the fall of the government
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"we cant uninvent ai" no we cant but we couldnt uninvent nfts either and nobody gives a fuck about them anymore
October 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM
"we cant uninvent ai" no we cant but we couldnt uninvent nfts either and nobody gives a fuck about them anymore
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In Stars and Time Logo HD Recreation.
We needed this for something else, but I'm sharing it too.
#ISATFANART #isat
We needed this for something else, but I'm sharing it too.
#ISATFANART #isat
October 10, 2025 at 4:22 PM
In Stars and Time Logo HD Recreation.
We needed this for something else, but I'm sharing it too.
#ISATFANART #isat
We needed this for something else, but I'm sharing it too.
#ISATFANART #isat
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Oh dear, and every single question is a 1000 character textbox... Time to break out the thesaurus and english-french dictionary for maximum variations on the words "stop" "Don't" and "no"
Canadians: The federal government is seeking public input on how AI should be developed and used in business, research, and the military.
If this scares the shit out of you, please let them know:
If this scares the shit out of you, please let them know:
Help define the next chapter of Canada's AI leadership
Current status: Open from October 1 to October 31, 2025
Canada helped invent modern AI. To stay a leader—and protect our digital sovereignty—we're running a 30-day national sprint to shape a renewed...
ised-isde.canada.ca
October 8, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Oh dear, and every single question is a 1000 character textbox... Time to break out the thesaurus and english-french dictionary for maximum variations on the words "stop" "Don't" and "no"
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there’s this weird idea a lot of people seem to have about how all of us writers and artists must secretly want to use AI and are merely resisting temptation for ethical reasons, and like, no, it’s not hard for me to resist drinking the bowl of Piss With Glass In It actually
October 9, 2025 at 9:24 PM
there’s this weird idea a lot of people seem to have about how all of us writers and artists must secretly want to use AI and are merely resisting temptation for ethical reasons, and like, no, it’s not hard for me to resist drinking the bowl of Piss With Glass In It actually
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Moonrise over Salt Lake City
October 7, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Moonrise over Salt Lake City
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Petroglyphs at Parowan Gap - From Bill (ridingrobots.bsky.social) - https://flic.kr/p/2nDk5hi
October 8, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Petroglyphs at Parowan Gap - From Bill (ridingrobots.bsky.social) - https://flic.kr/p/2nDk5hi
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This is a cover. A ruse. We do not observe the moon for educational purposes, we observe it to keep an eye on it in light of its CRIMES
Tomorrow is International Observe the Moon Night. Find an event near you and activities to do with kids — or just look up! moon.nasa.gov/observe-the-...
October 3, 2025 at 9:12 PM
This is a cover. A ruse. We do not observe the moon for educational purposes, we observe it to keep an eye on it in light of its CRIMES
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Be safe, and don't you dare go hollow.
September 30, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Be safe, and don't you dare go hollow.
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If you could use this, enjoy.
September 29, 2025 at 5:52 PM
If you could use this, enjoy.
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regular reminder that the people who created your favorite characters were largely marginalized individuals with antifascist views
September 19, 2025 at 3:17 PM
regular reminder that the people who created your favorite characters were largely marginalized individuals with antifascist views
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North Window Arch - From Bill (ridingrobots.bsky.social) - https://flic.kr/p/2oepxk8
September 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
North Window Arch - From Bill (ridingrobots.bsky.social) - https://flic.kr/p/2oepxk8