The problem isn’t the data center, but rather that the data center is being wasted on running AI. AI is a uniquely wasteful application, like crypto mining. If the data center does something actually useful, then it might provide utility greater than its expenses and externalities.
It’s very hard to live in the system without somehow taking part. I work in marketing adjacent industries. My job is fully bullshit. But I love my team, I love problem solving, and I love working with research data. So I’m definitely part of the problem, but where I live there’s not much else my skills work for. And as the sole income earner, renting, I’m insecure enough financially that I don’t really have a choice. Almost like the system was designed that way…
These memes always make me feel awkward considering I work at a data center
But also I’m not the one guzzling all the water and power, I’m just a guy working here to get paid
The problem isn’t the data center, but rather that the data center is being wasted on running AI. AI is a uniquely wasteful application, like crypto mining. If the data center does something actually useful, then it might provide utility greater than its expenses and externalities.
I believe most of our clients are healthcare, and oddly enough, gambling websites lmao
But yeah, a LOT of healthcare, which is a vital service, so I guess we’re alright
Have you seen the CIA field sabotage guide?
Just a completely unrelated question
It’s very hard to live in the system without somehow taking part. I work in marketing adjacent industries. My job is fully bullshit. But I love my team, I love problem solving, and I love working with research data. So I’m definitely part of the problem, but where I live there’s not much else my skills work for. And as the sole income earner, renting, I’m insecure enough financially that I don’t really have a choice. Almost like the system was designed that way…
You could always sabotage it
I like not going to jail thank you
It’s more like a side quest if you think about it
You don’t need to feel bad for having a job that keep you alive.
But whatever you do feel bad, just work slower.