Not In My Back Yard | The Launch 🚀 81
Summary
Hosts Chris and Angela discuss hobbies for disconnecting before analyzing the growing political backlash against AI data centers. They address concerns over water and power usage, contrasting public outrage with the economic benefits of construction booms. The episode also features listener stories about IT compliance nightmares and travel tips for an upcoming Seattle visit.
Topics discussed
Intro, show details, and how to contact the hosts
Hobbies for disconnecting: reading, painting, and TV
Public backlash against AI data center expansion
Influencers suing cities over data center regulations
Economic benefits vs. environmental concerns of data centers
Water usage statistics and cooling solutions for data centers
Political nuance and the 'NIMBY' effect on infrastructure
Music break: Bloodshot Lies by The Dorfels
Caller story: IT job mishaps and disk destruction
Seattle travel tips and AI-assisted video creation
Caller stories: Birthdays, bridges, and Linux laptops
Listener mail: Birthdays, TV shows, and Bitcoin tips
Weird real estate: AI-enhanced listings and grain silo homes
Outro and Linux birthday celebration
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