So I read something yesterday that suggest that all of the backlash against AI data centers was started by China. They don't want the US or any western country passing them in the Ai race, so they drop some fodder for the always malcontent and watch the country eat itself. I know very little about what the data centers will do to the environment, I'm learning more everyday; but sometimes we have to check the source before we jump on the bandwagon.
You might want to check out what a data center is doing to the city of Memphis, TN; specifically what has happened to a certain part of town in Memphis. It’s ugly.
I just Googled part of Lisa’s comment and this is part of what I got. Of course, this is a response FROM AI so…
“No, China did not start the backlash against AI data centers, but they have been actively trying to fuel and exploit it.The news you likely read stems from major disclosures by tech companies and intelligence reports revealing that Chinese covert influence operations are targeting American AI infrastructure. However, multiple security experts and researchers clarify that while China is amplifying the noise, the core outrage is an organic, grassroots movement driven by everyday American citizens.The actual dynamic can be understood through the breakdown of the foreign interference versus the real-world impact below.
Your opening story was interesting; however, throughout I just kept thinking about narcissism and using Trump as a prime example.. The least competent people are supposedly the most confident...
& during mediation for my divorce, I overheard the mediator say about my soon to be ex, "he's the most egotistical man I've ever met"
My observation is that there are some people who project confidence no matter their level of experience - and will no matter what the subject; while there are others that seem unable to project confidence regardless of years of experience and knowing that they are one of few with actual subject matter expertise. I think most people probably fall somewhere in the middle closer to a norm that represents some level of confidence-experience ratio; but I don't think the models presented are useful for consistent practical application.
I went in for a very delicate surgery. Just before the anesthesia kicked in, I asked the surgeon how many of these he had done. Answer: you are my 2nd! Reaction: explicative!
Note: it was also experimental. Sigh… it was ok, and I’m here to write about it.
The numbers don’t add up. He does 2 per day each week and works 40 weeks. How many days does he do colonoscopies? The number of procedures could be more like 10,000. Well first 2 per day seems low based on my knowledge of a colorectal surgeon friend. And it assumes he does colonoscopies 5 days per week, which is highly unlikely. But I think the point is the doc has been doing this procedure for 25 years! End of story.
The number of colonoscopies could be too low by as much a factor of 5 unless the doctor only schedules procedures one day a week.
This line is the line people should remember and tuck away for future reference, as I know I will:
"This is a very unusual day for me,” I explained. “I just wanted to make sure it wasn’t also an unusual day for you.”"
Truly a great line. Thanks Bill!!Unfortunately, colonoscopy days aren’t that unusual for me. Fortunately, no issues found to date.
The article was a poor choice to write about. The ending was cute?
Curious, what prompted you to say that?
Does this mean Dunning and Kruger were over-confident?
A science project that Apple co-founder Steve Jobs built for his 8th-grade science fair sold at auction for $34,375.
https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/28/steve-jobs-science-project-auction/
So I read something yesterday that suggest that all of the backlash against AI data centers was started by China. They don't want the US or any western country passing them in the Ai race, so they drop some fodder for the always malcontent and watch the country eat itself. I know very little about what the data centers will do to the environment, I'm learning more everyday; but sometimes we have to check the source before we jump on the bandwagon.
What was it you read?
You might want to check out what a data center is doing to the city of Memphis, TN; specifically what has happened to a certain part of town in Memphis. It’s ugly.
I just Googled part of Lisa’s comment and this is part of what I got. Of course, this is a response FROM AI so…
“No, China did not start the backlash against AI data centers, but they have been actively trying to fuel and exploit it.The news you likely read stems from major disclosures by tech companies and intelligence reports revealing that Chinese covert influence operations are targeting American AI infrastructure. However, multiple security experts and researchers clarify that while China is amplifying the noise, the core outrage is an organic, grassroots movement driven by everyday American citizens.The actual dynamic can be understood through the breakdown of the foreign interference versus the real-world impact below.
The Evidence of Chinese Influence”
Interesting reading
Your opening story was interesting; however, throughout I just kept thinking about narcissism and using Trump as a prime example.. The least competent people are supposedly the most confident...
& during mediation for my divorce, I overheard the mediator say about my soon to be ex, "he's the most egotistical man I've ever met"
Thanks for including the article about Dale Sanders. Just a few days ago, l was wondering if he had finished yet.
My observation is that there are some people who project confidence no matter their level of experience - and will no matter what the subject; while there are others that seem unable to project confidence regardless of years of experience and knowing that they are one of few with actual subject matter expertise. I think most people probably fall somewhere in the middle closer to a norm that represents some level of confidence-experience ratio; but I don't think the models presented are useful for consistent practical application.
I went in for a very delicate surgery. Just before the anesthesia kicked in, I asked the surgeon how many of these he had done. Answer: you are my 2nd! Reaction: explicative!
Note: it was also experimental. Sigh… it was ok, and I’m here to write about it.
The numbers don’t add up. He does 2 per day each week and works 40 weeks. How many days does he do colonoscopies? The number of procedures could be more like 10,000. Well first 2 per day seems low based on my knowledge of a colorectal surgeon friend. And it assumes he does colonoscopies 5 days per week, which is highly unlikely. But I think the point is the doc has been doing this procedure for 25 years! End of story.