Victoria Starmer models clothes at London fashion week show Wife of former PM takes part in designer Edeline Lee’s show inspired by the Greek myth of Sisyphus The Guardian - UK · Sep 20
‘Sisyphus would be proud’: Queensland tribunal orders repairs to pool that doesn’t exist Tribunal immediately stays own order for repairs after noting that they were ‘impossible’ to carry out on the non-existent pool The Guardian - AU · Sep 4
Quote of the day by Albert Camus: 'One must imagine Sisyphus happy...' What a man pushing the same rock up a mountain forever can teach you about work, failure, frustration, freedom and the search for happiness Motivational quotes: Quote of the day today: Albert Camus' essay explores life's repetitive nature and the search for meaning. He used the myth of Sisyphus to illustrate this profound philosophical concept. Camus suggested finding happiness in the struggle itself, not just the outcome. This perspective offers a way to confront… The Economic Times · Aug 13
Quote of the day inspired by Voltaire: 'Life is a shipwreck, but we must not forget to sing in the lifeboats' and why choosing joy in the face of chaos may be the ultimate act of defiance Life often throws insurmountable challenges our way, yet how we respond is within our control. A saying mistakenly linked to Voltaire beautifully encapsulates this spirit of resilience. This notion complements Viktor Frankl's concept of tragic optimism, proposing that we can find joy amid adversity. Embracing radical acceptance allows us to… The Times of India · Aug 12
Quote of the day by Albert Camus: 'One must imagine Sisyphus happy' and how accepting life’s absurdity can become the key to finding freedom and meaning An office worker wakes up to an alarm at six in the morning, sits in two hours of traffic, and spends eight hours entering data into a spreadsheet. The next day, the alarm rings at six again, and the exact same cycle repeats. This routine can continue for forty years.… The Times of India · Jul 17
‘The doorbell went at 5am. Six masked men were outside’: Belarus Free Theatre bring totalitarian terror to the Venice Biennale They’ve been imprisoned, tortured and spied upon. Now dissidents from Europe’s last dictatorship are bringing the sights, sounds, smells and even tastes of brutal repression to the world’s biggest festival of art The Guardian - UK · Apr 28
Billions of dollars, decades of progress spent eliminating devastating diseases may be lost with undoing of USAID In Greek mythology, King Sisyphus was condemned by the god Zeus to spend eternity rolling a boulder up a hill only to have it roll back down, having to start anew every day. The Conversation · Mar 5
Even the best writing about science recalls ancient myths The 15th edition of The Best Australian Science Writing, edited by Zoe Kean and Tegan Taylor, contains 39 essays and stories that “tell tales of the universe that scientists have worked hard to reveal”. The Conversation · Feb 18
Hollow Knight: Silksong player discovers Hornet's taunt does damage, proceeds to spend hours trying to beat every boss with it: 'This is like watching Sisyphus push the boulder and win' Can Hornet yell at every boss until they die? PC Gamer · Dec 23, 2025
After Charlie Kirk’s murder, the US might seem hopelessly divided – is there any way forward? Shortly following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, many politicians and pundits were quick to highlight the importance of civil discourse. The Conversation · Sep 16, 2025
50 Funny Myth Memes That May Have You Laughing Like Hades At Family Drama Was mythology really meant to be this funny? Bored Panda · Aug 15, 2025
Sara Pascoe: I Am a Strange Gloop review – terrific standup’s uphill struggles The comedian staggers from the soft play area to deliver a philosophical set about Sisyphus, capitalism and motherhood The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2025
Forgotten Comic Book Epics: Strikeforce: Morituri In ancient Greek mythology, Sisyphus was a mortal who defied Zeus and suffered an eternal punishment. Sent to the underworld, he was condemned to push a massive boulder up a steep incline—only for it to roll back down just before he reached the summit. Doomed to repeat this futile task… Personal Finance Advice · May 5, 2025
Sara Pascoe: I Am a Strange Gloop review – motherhood as Sisyphean struggle The UK comedian’s standup set is both a dishy conversation with a friend and a thrilling rejection of the good mother archetype The Guardian - AU · Apr 28, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2025 Atomfall might have been an apocalyptic classic if it weren’t for all the walking The Lake District after the 1957 Windscale nuclear disaster is a great setting for a game – and gorgeously rendered. That doesn’t mean I want to endlessly keep traversing it
AAP · Jan 24, 2025 The 'existential' threat facing the corporate watchdog Corporations and regulators are struggling to adapt to modern business conditions and regular Australians are suffering as a result, says ASIC boss Joe Longo.
Tom’s Guide · Dec 14, 2024 This is the most underrated Apple Intelligence feature in iOS 18.2 iOS 18.2 adds a Describe Your Change feature to Writing Tools that really improves the ability of Apple Intelligence to change the tone of your writing.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2024 The Happiness of Dogs by Mark Rowlands review – a masterclass in canine philosophy From delighting in repetitive tasks to unselfconscious joy, there is much to be learned from a dog’s approach to life
The Guardian - AU · Sep 9, 2024 There’s always next year: what drives the fans of teams that always lose? All too rare victories, countless floggings, years of heartache and perennially dashed hopes – following serial losers cannot be explained rationally
LiveScience · Jun 28, 2024 20 of the best named animal species on Earth, from Boops boop to Agra vation From cave-dwelling creatures to weird-looking animals this countdown covers animals with the wittiest names.
Fortune · Nov 30, 2023 X CEO Linda Yaccarino tries to bail Elon Musk out of trouble again, as she labels his expletive-laden rant against advertisers a ‘candid’ exchange Yaccarino finds herself in the role of a modern-day Sisyphus, whose work is constantly undermined by owner Elon Musk.
PC Gamer · Nov 15, 2023 Old School Runescape player catches 1 million of the same sub-par fish over at least 2,500 hours to achieve inner peace, or something Fishing for answers.
TV Tech · Nov 7, 2023 He’s No Sisyphus AWARN's John Lawson takes the commercial path to 3.0 advanced emergency alerting
Bangkok Post · Jul 14, 2023 Pita and the 'Myth of Sisyphus' 'The Gods had condemned Sisyphus to ceaselessly rolling a rock to the top of a mountain, whence the stone would fall back of its own weight."
The National (Scotland) · Feb 19, 2023 Scottish lawyers abandon legal aid cases over miserly payments TRYING to make a living from legal aid made solicitor Alan Watt feel like the Sisyphus of Greek legend – condemned for eternity to push a rock up…