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Power grab: the hidden costs of Ireland’s datacentre boom

Mar 29, 2024
Explore the impact of data centres in Ireland's tech boom, with discussions on energy consumption, historical memory preservation, challenges of digitization, and the environmental implications. Is our reliance on data centres risking our memories and the environment?
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Data Center Boom in Ireland
03:27 • 9min
3
Exploring AI and Human Interaction Stories + Sleep Number and Bluehost Ads
12:44 • 2min
4
Reflections on Ireland's History and Memory Preservation
14:42 • 3min
5
Challenges of Digitization and Environmental Impact
17:56 • 9min