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1. wombat+(OP)[view] [source] 2026-02-04 11:51:28
It would make more sense to develop power beaming technology. Use the knowledge from Starlink constellations to beam solar power via microwaves onto the rooftops of data centers
replies(4): >>habine+i5 >>dsr_+Kc >>voidfu+6h >>wookma+ih
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2. habine+i5[view] [source] 2026-02-04 12:31:48
>>wombat+(OP)
Why? We have solar panels and fossil fuels at home.
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3. dsr_+Kc[view] [source] 2026-02-04 13:21:41
>>wombat+(OP)
Everybody wants a death ray.
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4. voidfu+6h[view] [source] 2026-02-04 13:52:36
>>wombat+(OP)
Hello SimCity 2000 Microwave Power Plant.
replies(1): >>iFred+c91
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5. wookma+ih[view] [source] 2026-02-04 13:53:46
>>wombat+(OP)
Why does that make sense at all
replies(1): >>Jeremy+hA
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6. Jeremy+hA[view] [source] [discussion] 2026-02-04 15:26:55
>>wookma+ih
> Why does that make sense at all

Parent said it would make more sense.

I guess in terms of the relative level of stupidity on display, it would be slightly less stupid to build huge reflectors in space than it is to try to build space datacenters, where the electricity can only power specific pieces of equipment that are virtually impossible to maintain (and are typically obsolete within a few years).

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7. iFred+c91[view] [source] [discussion] 2026-02-04 17:57:44
>>voidfu+6h
Looking forward to an CNN breaking chyron titled "Oops!"
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