What the Data Center Backlash Has in Common with 'Free Palestine'
A popular cause begins to gather steam. Originating from leftist activists, it attacks its target with unremitting focus and ferocity. The movement runs contrary to all available evidence when analyzed rationally, but it attains a sharp emotional resonance. It gains steam from social media algorithms juiced by foreign actors eager to promote division and advance their own preferred policies. It begins to break containment by attracting support in the center and even on parts of the Right. And it suddenly becomes mainstream, turning conventional wisdom on its head.
The article draws parallels between the ‘Free Palestine’ movement and the growing backlash against data centers. Both movements, originating from leftist activists, gain traction through emotional resonance and social media algorithms, despite rational evidence to the contrary. They eventually attract broader support, becoming mainstream and challenging conventional wisdom.
- The ‘Free Palestine’ movement and the backlash against data centers share common characteristics.
- Both movements originate from leftist activists and exhibit unremitting focus and ferocity.
- They gain momentum from social media algorithms influenced by foreign actors.
- Both movements defy rational analysis but achieve sharp emotional resonance.
- They expand their support base to the center and even parts of the Right, becoming mainstream.
- Repelling these movements is critical for the future of the liberal democratic world.
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