Our Digital Life Part 6: The Cloud

Michael speaks with MIT anthropologist Steven Gonzalez about the human side of The Cloud.

Episode 6 of the In Over My Head podcast, hosted by Michael Bartz, titled "Our Digital Life Part 6: The Cloud" was published on October 14, 2022 and runs 32 minutes.

October 14, 2022 ·32m · In Over My Head

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Michael speaks with MIT anthropologist Steven Gonzalez about the human side of The Cloud.

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Michael speaks with Steven Gonzalez about the human side of The Cloud. They cover the environmental impact of The Cloud and why it is so energy-hungry. Steven takes us on a journey to places like Printer's Row in Chicago, or Chandler, Arizona where the noise or water pollution from data centres is affecting these communities. He puts us in the shoes of the people running our data centres, and the demands it places on them. Steven eloquently describes the social and cultural aspects surrounding The Cloud and why storytelling is so important to making a positive change. Lastly, Steven offers advice on what you can do to have an impact.

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