

No Mercy / No Malice: Big Energy
25 snips May 11, 2024
Dive into the evolution of workout clothing and its stylish interface between performance and casual wear. Explore how energy and technology have historically shaped economies, emphasizing the shift from physical resources to data-driven decision-making. Discover massive investments like a $57 billion nuclear project in the UK while discussing the tech revolution's impact on energy consumption. Finally, reflect on the dark side of big energy and tech's societal implications, where regulation and accountability are increasingly essential.
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Energy and Tech Convergence
- The most valuable firms in 1980 were energy companies.
- In 2024, they are tech companies, but fundamentally, they are all energy firms.
Compute as Energy
- Compute is the most powerful form of energy in the 21st century.
- Tech companies that control compute will dominate, mirroring how energy companies have historically held power.
Tech's Resemblance to Energy
- Energy has always been the foundational industry, initially through food and muscle power.
- Tech companies now resemble energy companies due to their massive capital expenditures and data-driven operations.