DeepSeek in Orbit: Earth's Invisible Guardian
There Is a Solution to Global Warming: Renaissance 2.0. - Spread the Word, We Can Save Our World
DeepSeek = Deep Think
In 1957, the Soviet Union (Russia) shocked America and the world by launching Sputnik, the world's first satellite. The USSR was considered a backward country then, yet its technological leap in space exploration left the USA scrambling to catch up.
We are witnessing another Sputnik moment as the Chinese Liang Wenfeng unexpectedly launched DeepSeek AI, sending shockwaves through the AI industry. It stunned the United States and exposed its pretentiousness in AI technology.
Just as Sputnik forced a reassessment of priorities in space technology, DeepSeek challenges AI industry norms, proving that streamlined innovation surpasses bloated and wasteful development.
With limited resources, inferior hardware, and less time, DeepSeek outperformed American companies and delivered similar results at a lower cost. Considering all these variables, DeepSeek outpaced US tech giants by multiples of effectiveness.
Historically, significant technological advancements have often been overhyped and fuelled by inflated expectations. Investors and the public believe that bigger budgets equal better AI. DeepSeek AI has shattered this illusion by demonstrating that the key to groundbreaking technology is not just money but even more so innovative thinking and engineering.
Developed with a budget of under six million dollars, DeepSeek proves that cutting-edge AI does not require a bottomless pit of investment to be competitive. Unlike companies that burned billions to stay in the spotlight, DeepSeek's approach prioritises deep thinking, strategic efficiency, and focused research over excessive spending.
DeepSeek shook Wall Street, which has since recovered, indicating no one is sure where the IT industry is, even its CEOs. All that money, computing and electrical power CEOs were saying are crucial to their AI projects may be wildly overblown.
DeepSeek Exposes Cost of Vanity
DeepSeek development costs a fraction of the traditional AI models, reportedly 5,6 million dollars against hundreds of millions or even billions of dollars. Sam Altman wanted to raise 5-7 trillion dollars to build a global network of computer chip fabricators.
Now, everybody is looking at DeepSeek and saying that they didn't think this was possible, and now that it is possible, we have to rethink everything.
The AI industry has become synonymous with extravagant spending, where developers pour billions into building massive models - often as much for the technology as for the spectacle. It did get media attention.
It seems that CEOs of tech companies are competing, not only in creating better software but also who will get investments of more billions to boost their egos. Many seem more interested in becoming media stars than in true innovation.
Companies waste billions on inflated infrastructure and excessive computational power that require staggering amounts of energy.
The lesson is that Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Apple and Google became too big, fat, and arrogant to remain sufficiently innovative and complacent that the world is theirs, and that is going to stay that way.
By contrast, Chinese tech corporations compete vigorously with each other. This competition has put them on the cutting edge, which is why China has come up with startling innovations in AI and electric vehicles, batteries, TikTok, and more.
To add insult to injury, DeepSeek has made its technology "open source" - that is, available to everyone.
Its efficiency extends beyond cost, as it operates on a fraction of the energy mainstream AI models use. Their technology can help mitigate climate change rather than contribute to it, which American models were bent on doing.
Another product that stands out when we are talking about saving is SpaceX. Sending a rocket to space previously cost NASA about $2 billion, while SpaceX's cost of launch costs between $60 and $90 million, depending on load and destination.
Using a reusable rocket and simplifying design enables this cost reduction, as it can be easily disassembled and refurbished between flights.
In addition, reducing the number of components orbiting Earth lessens space debris, has a positive environmental impact, and reduces the danger of spaceflights.
These two examples demonstrate savings of previously unimaginable amounts of energy. The energy we save could be used elsewhere, and money for environmental purposes.
Just in passing, we have advertising on the Internet that negatively impacts the environment as it pushes all kinds of useless wares and uses energy. Skipping the sites with annoying animated and distractive banners all over the page would also help the environment.
Energy Efficiency: Bottomless Goldmine of Climate Action
Just as Sputnik forced the US to rethink its approach to space, DeepSeek will force the AI industry to reconsider imprudent spending and its impact on technology and the environment. Big tech has been proposing to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in data centres and energy capacity, which it assumes will be needed to get to the next generation of AI.
The choice is clear: eliminate wasteful practices, invest savings in a sustainable future, and use the energy and money saved for carbon mitigation. This approach would improve their image and popularity with the public.
DeepSeek validates the Renaissance 2.0 (R2.0) Initiative, which asserts that we can mitigate global warming through technological efficiency and prudent use of resources. If we could achieve a comparable level of energy saving through other industries, global warming would be over.
Instead of spending tens of billions on inefficient AI systems, saved funds should be directed towards solving real-world problems like many global warming issues.
Innovation does not have to be at odds with sustainability but can actively enhance it. Technological advancements can be used to combat climate change.
We need enthusiastic thinkers in all areas of societal activity to analyse and develop the process of mitigating and reversing global warming further. Those Titans would serve as the core of the grassroots movement.
We also need people who control financial resources and hold an immense responsibility - not just to generate monetary wealth but to ensure the survival and prosperity of humankind by getting involved in this process. The choices made today will determine whether future generations inherit a livable world or one exhausted by climate disasters.
Their children will also live in a sickly world when it reaches a point of no return and wonder why their parents didn't do something to protect them from the hell they found themselves in.
The financiers can profit by investing in the Environmental Economy, which is the future.
Our priorities and necessity are achieving:
Food Security and Agricultural Stability with Affordable Prices: Rising temperatures disrupt food production, leading to shortages and price surges. Restoring natural climate cycles would ensure stable crop yields and food affordability.
Healthier Populations: Air pollution, extreme heat, and climate-induced diseases already impact millions. By cooling the planet, we reduce respiratory illnesses, heat strokes, and the spread of infectious diseases.
These diseases cost us billions, which resources we could use to stabilise the climate. Instead of people not being productive when sick, they could use that time to do something for the environment as they would not be sick. There are a lot of resources there and everywhere.
The philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer said, "Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see."
Let's get our minds out of boxes and become geniuses!
Growth of Environmental Economy and Reskilling: A shift toward sustainable technologies would fuel a green economy and create new industries, jobs, and investment opportunities while rejuvenating the damaged environment. It would also prevent unemployment caused by advancing technology.
Biodiversity Restoration: Many ecosystems are at a tipping point. Restoring balance to the climate means protecting species, ensuring resilient forests, and reviving marine life.
Energy and Infrastructure Savings: Rising sea levels, wildfires, and storms cause billions in damage annually. Preventing further warming will save trillions in disaster recovery and infrastructure losses. Here are more trillions to invest in the Environmental Economy and increase our chances of a bright future.
By embedding environmental responsibility into technological progress and digging out bragging, we can pave the way for a sustainable, climate-friendly future while continuing to improve our well-being. Technology must serve humanity - not destroy its future.
The rapid advancement of technology has given humanity unprecedented power to shape the future. However, with great power comes great responsibility - especially for the high-tech industry, which consumes vast resources.
They must give back to the society that made them rich, far beyond their most extravagant needs.
Silicon Valley’s New Mandate: Leading the Green Revolution
Each mega high-tech platform has enormous resources, some of which they should dedicate to the world that made them. All of them should establish an environmental department. These departments would develop strategies for reducing hothouse gasses.
Tech giants and digital platforms are uniquely positioned to leverage their vast resources and innovative capacities to lead the charge in sustainability. Developing green technologies should be a business strategy and moral imperative for them. They can generate savings by turning innovative green technologies into profitable and sustainable businesses and setting new environmental responsibility standards.
They have higher resources and reach than any other kind of companies and could lead the fight against ecological destruction and global warming. Instead of retrenching thousands of people, they could reskill and redeploy them to their environmental department.
These companies could join forces to:
Collaboratively launch campaigns that address pressing environmental issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. These campaigns can leverage the strengths of each partner, combining scientific expertise with technological and marketing prowess.
Implement practices that offset the carbon emissions generated by cloud services, such as investing in global reforestation or other projects.
Invest in the research to develop biodegradable components and reduce e-waste.
Implement monitoring and managing crops' micro-conditions, drastically reducing the need for water, fertilisers, and pesticides.
Develop technologies to support vertical farming in urban areas, minimising land use and maximising efficiency.
Feature interactive content that educates users about the impact of their actions on the environment and practical steps to reduce that impact.
Develop collaboration spaces within their platforms where users are encouraged to discuss sustainability topics, share their experiences, and offer support to each other.
Research and develop tools to guide users and businesses in reducing, recycling, and managing waste more effectively. They could also use their vast marketing resources and launch campaigns to educate consumers on the environmental impact of their purchasing decisions.
Partner with global ecological projects and provide free or subsidised advertising to increase their visibility and impact.
Utilise the global reach of digital platforms to deliver practical educational content to a worldwide audience. This includes translating said content into multiple languages and adapting it to different cultural contexts to maximise its impact.
Promote products and services that support mental health and well-being, addressing the negative psychological impact of harmful aspects of social media.
Set an example for other industries by taking definitive actions that prioritise ecological and societal well-being over mere financial gains.
Reputation, Responsibility, and Revenue: The Triple Win of Going Green
By integrating sustainability into their platforms, tech industry corporations fulfil their moral obligations and tap into a significant marketing opportunity. Engaging users through innovative sustainability initiatives will help mitigate the platforms' environmental impacts and promote using their products in these spaces. Consumers would be more receptive if they saw that the company is proactive in helping the environment.
By achieving and surpassing their carbon neutrality goals, positioning themselves as leaders in environmental education, enhancing their brand reputation, and setting new industry benchmarks for sustainability, they can inspire and pressure companies across various sectors to follow suit.
Tech giants and digital platforms are responsible and capable of leading in environmental education.
R2.0 and DeepSeek: Potent Philosophy Meets Low-Energy
The emergence of DeepSeek AI is more than just an advancement in artificial intelligence - it serves as a proof of concept for the R2.0 Global Project Plan, demonstrating that rapid innovation, cost efficiency, and environmental responsibility can coexist.
Just as R2.0 seeks to employ different approaches and technological advancements to reverse global warming, DeepSeek showcases how AI can align with these principles.
Likewise, R2.0 aims to bring about a shift in global policies and industrial practices, proving that sustainability and economic growth are not mutually exclusive.
DeepSeek's low-energy, high-performance model mirrors the core philosophy of R2.0 - that industries already have the tools to mitigate and reverse climate change; we just need to use them intelligently. This AI breakthrough challenges the status quo, just as R2.0 challenges the idea that climate disaster is inevitable.
The lesson is clear: By adopting efficient, responsible innovation, we can reshape both technological development and our approach to climate change - before it's too late.
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