TED: Could we replace data centers with … plant DNA? | Cliff Kapono and Keolu Fox

The video discusses the innovative idea of using DNA as a sustainable data storage solution, inspired by indigenous knowledge and practices. It highlights the challenges of current data storage methods, which contribute significantly to climate change, and proposes using the genomes of living organisms, like sugar cane, to store data. This approach not only addresses data storage issues but also aims to revitalize indigenous land systems, turning them into biological data centers. The video emphasizes the importance of integrating traditional knowledge with modern technology to create sustainable solutions for the future.

How does the speaker relate the concept of data storage to the history of colonization in Hawaii?

What role does biodiversity play in the proposed data storage solutions?

In what ways does the speaker suggest that data can remain connected to the land?

What is the speaker's hope regarding the relationship between data and indigenous communities?