Profile avatar
dmhirsch.bsky.social
155 posts 167 followers 774 following
Regular Contributor
Active Commenter
Posts 19 Comments 30

I keep talking about corruption in the Trump administration, not just because it is unpopular and a political vulnerability, but because corruption is central in this and other competitive authoritarian regimes. It's the flywheel that keeps the whole thing in motion. Let me explain what I mean.

submitted 7 days ago • 2 comments

Begging into the void for folks in media to do this

submitted 7 days ago • 0 comments

This should be seen by as many people as possible #trumpthepopulist

submitted 54 days ago • 0 comments

The Trump Administration: Protecting Tesla dealers more fiercely than they protected the Capitol.

submitted 62 days ago • 52 comments

Wow, I am much more accepting of cursing and bringing children places than others.

submitted 63 days ago • 1 comment

Constellation CEO at CERAWeek today: "I think this [data center] problem is easily solved... You probably hear throughout the conference a sense of panic. I don’t feel it. I’m seeing the pace slow down" 🔌💡 Here at 7:14: www.youtube.com/live/j1RqLzl...

submitted 64 days ago • 3 comments

Press releases are in a golden age

submitted 79 days ago • 0 comments

Just in case you needed another reason to be wary of Andreessen - www.thefp.com/p/exclusive-...

submitted 99 days ago • 0 comments

According to the IEA, the [+]11,000 data centers worldwide have an average power capacity of [<]10MW...hyperscaler data center[s are] currently only around 30MW... The [NoVa] cluster...at [~]2.5 [GW], soaks up around 20% of the region’s power, growing [~]25% [p.a.]. about.bnef.com/blog/liebrei...

submitted 131 days ago • 0 comments

It might be embarrassing but I think @cpsc.gov is my favorite follow on bsky. Day after day non-judgemental helpful tips.

submitted 132 days ago • 0 comments

LBNL data center report dropped! eta.lbl.gov/publications... Crypto is 1/8-1/2 of all data center power usage in 2024. Still trying to comprehend

submitted 146 days ago • 0 comments

A chance to refresh your perspective.

submitted 148 days ago • 0 comments

I wonder why they are doing this.

submitted 153 days ago • 1 comment

Cool partnership trying to figure out how to meet data center needs with maximum renewables and minimum emissions. www.intersectpower.com/intersect-po...

submitted 155 days ago • 0 comments

Done!

submitted 163 days ago • 0 comments

To get on the wrong side of transgender activists by saying that they can't use public restrooms or receive necessary treatments means they will not be polite or short in their criticism of you.

submitted 170 days ago • 0 comments

If you think independent local journalism is important, here are some free ways you can help The 51st grow 🌱

submitted 170 days ago • 1 comment

It might not be all bad with DOGE. This has been a Democrat priority for a long time. www.yahoo.com/tech/doges-p...

submitted 174 days ago • 0 comments

One of the best sources for political news!

submitted 174 days ago • 0 comments