I appreciate this piece on the (inter-related) human and environmental costs of data centers. It troubles me greatly that the "technogentsia" are leading us all directly over a cliff (though they will be safely ensconsed in their private bunkers). One small correction that you may want to consider: Your reference to "muskets" and "redcoats" in the context of the Civil War is historically inaccurate. The British wore redcoats in the Revolutionary War; the Civil War, meanwhile, was fought between the grays (the Confederates) and the blues (Union soldiers) and Revolutionary War-era muskets were being replaced with musket rifles.
Lori thank you! I realized as soon as I hit publish, and changed it to uniforms and rifles. But I'm not sure if it is reflected in the original version. Thank you for reading :)
I appreciate this piece on the (inter-related) human and environmental costs of data centers. It troubles me greatly that the "technogentsia" are leading us all directly over a cliff (though they will be safely ensconsed in their private bunkers). One small correction that you may want to consider: Your reference to "muskets" and "redcoats" in the context of the Civil War is historically inaccurate. The British wore redcoats in the Revolutionary War; the Civil War, meanwhile, was fought between the grays (the Confederates) and the blues (Union soldiers) and Revolutionary War-era muskets were being replaced with musket rifles.
Lori thank you! I realized as soon as I hit publish, and changed it to uniforms and rifles. But I'm not sure if it is reflected in the original version. Thank you for reading :)