Patreon Preview: The Crippling Energy Demand of Ireland’s Data Centers w/ Brid Smith

The discussion highlights the massive energy and water consumption of data centers in Ireland, spotlighting their strain on the national grid. It critiques the shift of renewable energy resources to fuel these facilities and addresses the concept of 'dark data' alongside the wastefulness inherent in the industry. Brid Smith shares insightful perspectives on the environmental ramifications, making it clear that data centers have a profound and potentially detrimental impact on sustainability.