

375. Of Vampires and Empires (ft. Paris Marx)
Oct 15, 2024
Paris Marx, host of Tech Won't Save Us and creator of the 'Data Vampires' series, dives deep into the political economy of data centers. He explores their environmental impacts, linking them to climate change and the fossil fuel industry. Marx discusses how tech giants like Google and Amazon shape global power dynamics, often exploiting local communities and negotiating with governments. The conversation also touches on the privatization of space and the growing backlash against tech's dominance amidst rising awareness of data centers' societal consequences.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Podcasting Dynamics and Data Vampires
02:03 • 5min
Data Centers and Climate: A Tech Dilemma
06:38 • 28min
Tech Giants and Global Power Dynamics
34:52 • 26min
Privatization and Corporate Influence in Space and Tech
01:00:35 • 2min
The Impact of Data Centers: Community Consequences and Tech Power
01:02:58 • 5min
Exploring Data Centers: Societal Impacts
01:08:00 • 5min