Don't be shocked to find out AI needs electricity

from Hostile Dysfunction · host Joe Edgar, Ethan Krok

In this episode of Hostile Dysfunction, we delve into the future of electricity with special guest Jonathan Blackburn, a principal at Black Moose Financial Group and a clean energy finance expert. Jonathan shares insights about his move from Wichita, Kansas, to Guam, and his extensive background in energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in Texas. The discussion covers a range of topics including the impact of AI on electricity demand, the challenges of meeting growing energy consumption, and innovative solutions like geothermal energy and battery storage. Jonathan also highlights the unique energy market in Texas, the role of policy and market design, and the economic opportunities in the energy transition. Tune in to understand the wild, interconnected chaos shaping our world, including the population's decline and all the reasons for it.

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