"Pay rent forever": Tante on Luddites and AI Data Centers

In this episode, Tante discusses the economics of data centers, the potential role of AI in government surveillance, and the importance of friction in a meaningful life.Tante is an independent theorist working on the intersection of technology, politics, and the social. He is a de-evangelist and luddite. He writes and speaks (but mostly writes) about the social consequences of the digital turn as well as the structure of the digital itself.LinksJoin the AI-Freecast PatreonBansuri Meditation Live @ ALPACA 8/24/19Eoson.app

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