Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change Can Exponential Growth Save a Finite Planet? — Ep187: Azeem Azhar
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Nov 27, 2024 
Azeem Azhar, founder of Exponential View, dives into the intersection of exponential technology and climate change. He examines the dual-edged sword of rapid energy demands driven by AI and data centers. The discussion covers the promise of renewable sources, challenges in hydrogen adoption, and the nuances of decentralized energy systems. Azeem sheds light on innovative strategies being implemented by data centers to harness clean energy and emphasizes the need for societal choices to drive positive outcomes in technology and sustainability.
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Exponential Growth in Tech
- Exponential technology adoption often appears exponential even if growth isn't perfectly consistent.
- Betting against these trends has historically been a losing strategy.
Solar Installation Speed
- Solar power installations have drastically accelerated over time.
- One gigawatt of solar installation went from taking a year to a day in a few decades.
Identifying Exponential Trends and Bottlenecks
- Look at the compression of installation time to assess a technology's position on the exponential curve.
- Complementary businesses emerge to address bottlenecks, like electrician shortages for solar panel installations.