The Hidden Consequences of Digital Clutter

The video discusses the massive amount of digital data generated daily, highlighting that 90% of it has been collected in the last two years. It explores the reasons for data accumulation, including consumer and industrial data, and raises concerns about future storage limitations. The video also examines the environmental impact of data centers, which consume significant energy, and compares the IT sector's carbon emissions to those of the aviation industry.

What is the estimated amount of data we are currently collecting daily?

• Two to three gigabytes

• Two to three petabytes

• Two to three terabytes

• Two to three exabytes

What is one of the main reasons for the massive data collection?

• To increase social media usage

• To decrease industrial production

• To improve city planning

• To reduce internet speed

How long is it estimated before we might run out of storage space?

• 200 years

• 100 years

• 150 years

• 50 years

What is the energy consumption of a typical data center in Singapore?

• 10 megawatts

• 20 megawatts

• 30 megawatts

• 40 megawatts

How does the energy consumption of the IT sector compare to the aviation sector?

• IT sector consumes more energy

• Both sectors consume the same amount of energy

• IT sector's energy consumption is negligible

• IT sector consumes less energy

What is the projected carbon emission percentage of the IT sector compared to global emissions?

• 4%

• 3%

• 2%

• 1%

How many HDB households' energy consumption is equivalent to the ten largest data centers in Singapore?

• 50,000 households

• 100,000 households

• 130,000 households

• 150,000 households