This Machine Kills

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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