Discover Daily by Perplexity Threads' Milestone, Ancient Aboriginal Rituals, and Nuclear-Powered Data Centers
Jul 4, 2024
This podcast dives into the explosive growth of Threads, which has over 175 million monthly users, highlighting its evolution in the competitive social media arena. It also reveals an extraordinary archaeological find in Australia, showcasing a 12,000-year-old Aboriginal ritual that underscores the richness of Indigenous cultures. Lastly, listeners get an insightful look at the rising trend of nuclear power in data centers, exploring its potential benefits and the challenges it faces in modern tech.
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Threads Growth
- Threads reached 175 million monthly active users, rebounding after an initial decline.
- Meta is actively adding features and plans for interoperability with other platforms.
Ancient Ritual
- An ancient Aboriginal ritual, dating back 12,000 years, was discovered in southeastern Australia.
- The ritual involved fat-smeared sticks and is similar to practices documented among the Gunakurnai people.
Nuclear Data Centers
- Data centers are turning to nuclear power to meet the growing energy demands of AI.
- Nuclear energy offers a clean and reliable power supply, but faces challenges.