The Vectorocene
David M. Berry "In technology, a physis is being organized through which mankind's contact with the cosmos takes a new and different form" (Benjamin 1996: 487) "Behind each leap in A.I. are corresponding jumps in computing power... A.I.’s growing abilities are linked to increases in the size of data centers. To create a cutting-edge model, huge amounts of computing power are needed to analyze and find patterns in data... Massive amounts of electricity will also be needed to support new data centers.... By the end of 2030, that is expected to quadruple, eclipsing the power used by all countries in South America and Africa combined." (Satariano et al. 2026). Screenshot from Nostos, a game vibe-coded as an experimental practice of what I call "continuous partial world-building" set in a world after an AI takeover, see https://nostos-ai.vercel.app/ Data centres drew 64 gigawatts globally last year, comparable to Germany's entire electricity consumpt...
