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[return to "Data centers in space makes no sense"]
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1. Terr_+qx[view] [source] 2026-02-03 22:21:54
>>ajyoon+(OP)
I'm convinced that >30% of this comes from ideas leaking out of fiction such as like Neuromancer, and percolating through the minds of wealthy people attracted to some of the concepts. Namely, the dream of being a hyper-wealthy dynasty, above any earthly government, controlling an extraterritorial Las Vegas Fiefdom In Space. (Which in the book, also hosted a powerful AI.)

Then they work backwards, trying to figure out some economic engine to make it happen. "Data centers" are (A) in-vogue for investment right now and (B) vaguely plausible, at least compared to having a space-casino.

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2. ehnto+4l1[view] [source] 2026-02-04 03:52:38
>>Terr_+qx
I am surprised the space casino hasn't been done to be honest. Or some kind of space resort. I guess we are stepping across the stepping stones now, with private space flights, and private space fairing companies. Maybe it is just a matter of time before the Crystal Palace sees its first billionare clients.
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3. turtle+Sn2[view] [source] 2026-02-04 12:56:30
>>ehnto+4l1
> I am surprised the space casino hasn't been done to be honest. Or some kind of space resort.

The ISS is the single most expensive thing built by humankind ($100b+). What makes you think that building a "space casino" or "space resort" is commercially viable?

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