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Uhm, aren't we all allowed to have an opinion on what's best for mankind? FWIW I am a high voltage test engineer. I used to be an electrician. I would prefer
by Gud 3mo ago
Uhm, aren't we all allowed to have an opinion on what's best for mankind?
FWIW I am a high voltage test engineer.
I used to be an electrician.
I would prefer to build the substations that power machines for the benefit of all mankind, rather than data centers that feed the already wealthy.
For example, keep the lights on for schools.
You have a warped view of the world if you believe anything should be allowed to be built just because someone has the capital to build it.
- munksbeer 3mo agoThese sort of moral grandstanding arguments are annoying.
- Gud 3mo agoThere is no "moral grandstanding". I wish to live in a functional society.
- munksbeer 2mo agoYou're framing it so you can't lose by making the argument seem like a moral choice between "have data centres" or "live in a functional society". That's a fallacy, and it is moral grandstanding. It's a useful way to win internet arguments (and internet points), but it is just a debate ending strategy.
- Gud 2mo agoNo, I’m fine with data centers, I’ve built one myself and I’ve maintained multiple. I argued against “if you have capital, you can do what the fuck you want”.