Is Technology Really
Making Our Lives Better?
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world we live in — from energy and infrastructure to AI and everyday life.
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A Newsletter for the Tech-Curious
If you’ve ever seen headlines about AI, data centers, or the power grid and thought:
“I’d like a clearer explanation than that.”
This publication exists for that purpose.
Technology In Our Lives examines the real systems behind today’s rapidly scaling technologies
how they function,
where they’re expanding, and
what their growth means for ordinary people and public resources.
No hype.
No alarmism.
No jargon-heavy tech evangelism.Just straightforward analysis and context.
This Week’s Topic
AI Powerplants: The Hidden Engines Behind Our New Machine Age
AI doesn’t run on magic.
It runs on massive industrial infrastructure. What does that mean
for us?
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What You Can Expect Here
① Clear Explanations of Complex Technology
Direct, plain-English breakdowns of AI infrastructure, energy demand, water consumption, policy, and the practical consequences of rapidly expanding tech.
② Curiosity Without
Hype or Fear
No doom, no clickbait, no fights. Just questions worth asking, explored with honesty and clarity.
③ One Focused Deep Dive Each Week
A single, well-defined topic explored with clarity and context.
About the Writer
I’m R.A. Murphy — a retired tech professional, trainer, and writer with decades of experience helping people understand complex systems in practical terms.
Technology In Our Lives is where I examine the rapid changes in AI, energy, and digital infrastructure — and what those changes mean for all of us, particularly for readers navigating life after 55 in a technology-driven world.
If you value clarity and context, you’ll find the weekly issues useful.
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