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erronis

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2. Thanks for your response - full of things to think about.

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Thu Aug 28, 2025, 02:29 PM

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No, I am not a scientist if that means degreed or even having studied in academia for enough years to claim the mantle. But I try to understand the world as much as I can through the current lense(s) of science.

The "data as oil" metaphor is right on, altho data never dries up and actually multiplies. Its impact through layers of mining, analysis, AI, reporting, rehashing, etc. loads heavily on energy consumption (and yes, oil), and human resources.

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I have been pondering "climate change" as a metaphor jfz9580m Thursday #1

Thanks for your response - full of things to think about. erronis Thursday #2