Phil Metzger
@DrPhiltill · Jan 7, 2026
Fantastic post that argues for the inevitability of data centers in space. It incorporates time-value dynamics that contribute to the conversation. I especially appreciate what it says about meeting AI demand with Earth-based data centers:
“This is possible but aggressive given
Brett Winton@wintonARK· Jan 7, 2026A paradoxical relationship in technology, related to Jevon's paradox but slightly askance:
AI chips are available today
But you could more efficiently deploy more efficient chips 3 years from now
What's the rush?
A technology in the midst of a rapid cost decline almost
Elon Musk
@elonmusk
As soon as you aspire to harness even a millionth of the Sun’s power, it obviously becomes impossible to do that on Earth, which can harness at best roughly a billionth
07:04 AM · January 8, 2026 · 68.6K views
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