Thank God For Data Centers
The article discusses the importance of data centers in funding new technologies that have yet to reach their full potential. It argues that despite some public disdain for AI data centers, they play a crucial role in advancing technologies like advanced nuclear reactors. By providing the necessary demand, data centers can help bring these technologies down the learning curve and make them more economically viable.
- ▪Data centers are seen as essential for funding new technologies before they reach their full potential.
- ▪Advanced nuclear reactors could become cheaper and more competitive if produced at scale, benefiting from learning curves.
- ▪Historically, new technologies have gained traction through Alpha Products and extraeconomic Buyers of Capabilities, such as the DoD or NASA.
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Thank God For Data CentersThese Gigavillains Are Bringing So Many Technologies Down the Learning CurveMay 27, 2026∙ PaidShareWelcome to the 2,232 newly Not Boring people who have joined us since our last essay! Join 267,788 smart, curious folks by subscribing here: SubscribeHi friends 👋, Happy Wednesday! A couple weeks ago, I asked if you wanted me to start sharing more off-the-cuff notes with not boring world subscribers, and the response was great, so we’re back. It’s a Wednesday afternoon, not my normal send time, but these are meant to be less formal and more, “I noticed something interesting, here are my quick thoughts.” This one happens to be a little longer than it is quick, but it’s one I wanted to get out for two reasons: People hate AI Data Centers, and I think they’re wrong,…
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