The Venn Dialogues
Join Christine & Jacoby, weekly, as they discuss a wide-range of topics they find interesting. The pair will give their perspective on the topic of the week and then look at the research, facts and literature associated with the topic to see if it expands the conversation. These topics will create a dialogue that encourages our listeners to learn more about the world and ourselves. Listen weekly to find out how you can add to the conversation. Follow us at Venn.Dialogues on Instagram and at VennDialoguePod on X (formerly known as twitter).
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Racks on Racks on Racks
Today we talk Data Centers. Its a long journey, so please be sure to use the resources outlined below to fill in any gaps after you listen. We talk the development of data centers from past to now and their impact to economics, communities and the environment.
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Resources:
- https://www.trgdatacenters.com/resource/history-of-data-centers/
- https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/cloud-computing/evolution-of-cloud-computing/
- https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/data-centers
- https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/hyperscale-data-center
- https://www.rankred.com/largest-data-centers-in-the-world/
- https://netzeroinsights.com/resources/data-centers-environmental-cost/
- https://www.eesi.org/articles/view/data-centers-and-water-consumption
- https://fordschool.umich.edu/news/2025/growth-data-centers-requires-new-policies-mitigate-local-community-impacts
- https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2025/01/data-centers.html
- https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/public-sector/our-insights/the-data-center-balance-how-us-states-can-navigate-the-opportunities-and-challenges
- https://centersquaredc.com/blog/the-evolution-of-data-centers
Challenge:
Look up the nearest Data Center to you. Learn more about how it functions (i.e. what cooling technology or energetic resources does it use), how many people work there and any impact on the local community.
Quote:
“It must be done like lightning.” - Ben Johnson
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