Some reflections on President Donald Trump's participation in the World Economic Forum in Davos today…
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In a today address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Trump unexpectedly voiced his support for the coal industry, stating: "Nothing can destroy coal—not the weather, not a bomb, nothing." He underscored the dependability of coal as an energy source and its crucial role in his energy policy, which also prominently includes oil natural gas and nuclear. A detailed analysis of President Trump's metaphor regarding coal suggests an intention to promote a revival of the coal sector. His statements reflect a strong belief that coal is not only undergoing a resurgence but is also likely to remain a vital element of the energy landscape for the foreseeable future.
Additionally, President Trump has consistently indicated that he has engaged in discussions with officials from the Saudi Arabian government regarding the potential for reducing oil and natural gas prices. He has expressed perplexity over Saudi Arabia's inaction in lowering the prices of these essential energy resources, raising important questions about the factors that influence their pricing decisions and the implications for the global market. A significant decrease (dumping) in oil and natural gas prices could jeopardize the viability of green technologies within the global market and have serious consequences for the financial sector too. (https://www.germantoroghio.com/blog-1-2/5flh6ewlg7n74sf-kf9b4-2ez5f-37lnf-zbyza-tjbhy-zzdh5-enxl7-cz6mk-8z3fk-gkdgw-ws7xl-rxf4f-kc3a6-7td2j
The role of China as a pivotal actor in facilitating the resolution of the Russia-Ukraine conflict has been extensively discussed, particularly in a blog post dated November 13, 2023. “The post concludes with a call for wisdom and common sense to prevail over destruction, emphasizing that China, often overlooked as an ally of the West during World War II, played a significant role in ending conflicts. Currently, China is grappling with a challenging economic situation that is creating substantial gaps in its public finances. It is hoped that, whether out of necessity or common sense, this economic powerhouse will awaken to the reality of its circumstances. With its considerable economic and political influence, China has the potential to devise a definitive solution to this crisis, which is causing significant disruption in the global economy. (https://www.germantoroghio.com/blog-1-2/blog-post-title-four-9r7yf-et66s-bcdgl-y5yy5)
In relation to the broader (all in) context of fossil fuel power generation, including nuclear energy, in the vision of President Trump, it is essential to consider the energy impact of artificial intelligence (AI). “AI models, particularly generative AI models such as GPT-4, are becoming increasingly larger, resulting in greater energy consumption by data centers for training and processing data. For instance, processing one million tokens, which represents a dollar's worth of computational time, generates a carbon footprint comparable to that of a gas-powered vehicle driven between five to twenty miles, as noted by Gadepally. Furthermore, generating an image using generative AI consumes energy equivalent to fully charging a smartphone. Projections indicate that data centers could account for up to 21% of total global energy demand by 2030 when the costs associated with delivering AI services to customers are taken into account. (https://mitsloan.mit.edu/ideas-made-to-matter/ai-has-high-data-center-energy-costs-there-are-solutions)
The Owner of Non-Man and Other Tales… Second edition, revised and expanded…
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From a young age we listen to the instructions of the elderly in the sense that we must be able to choose our path in life. It's a nice metaphor.
There are those who, complying with this, prepare themselves to travel the highways of life, provide themselves with fast engines and soft seats. Others, simpler, choose secondary roads where the speed does not produce so much vertigo and the tolls are cheaper. Many have to join forces and travel the kilometers in collective buses that force the touches and strident music. And there are too many who have no other option than to walk along the humble paths crossing puddles or boulders and threatened by wild beasts or insects. This is the vineyard of the Lord, and everyone can make use of their free will. Say.
Reading the stories of Germán Toro Ghio one discovers that there are also those who chose all paths. And they also added the alternatives of lifts, elevators (and descenders), cliffs, flying devices and perhaps how many more.
With its eight stories, The Owners of No Man's Land takes us to a world so real that, unfortunately, we tend to forget it. From the first story, he (Germán) rides the maelstrom of a roller coaster in which he mixes the discomforts of a Moscow hotel with the adventures in the Nicaraguan jungle. He is a de facto witness to the invasion of the USA army in Panama and his cousin of millenary stubbornness at the same time, without us being able to deduce which of the two experiences was more dangerous. He celebrates supposed birthdays in the company of an aphonic Fidel Castro (what a contradiction!) in a city of Havana corroded by sea salt or political blunders. He walks through one of the most unusual borders in the world, the one that divides the island of Hispaniola. He witnesses the sun sheltering us with unusual loves, in this case, his friend "Pepe" who, on a streak of good fortune, attracts them to a stale gypsy princess and a one-eyed gypsy king in the nights of Madrid and prologues his luck in the world of love to an island called Grinda in the Stockholm archipelago where Alexander's honey captivates.
Germán also takes us to a café in Paris where Ernest Hemingway is in existential conversations about life, accompanied by the sweet notes of a Santa Teresa rum, which invades the soul with harmony and helps the journalist and writer try to persuade some young gang members to change the course of their lives, in this world of violence, organ trafficking, and arms. He evokes the spirit of the Nicaraguan poet and priest Ernesto Cardenal, particularly in his mesmerising "Ode to Marilyn Monroe". This remarkable work invites him to explore the labyrinth of the mind's afflictions, guided by the brushstrokes of legendary artists such as Sorolla, Munch, Botero, and Modigliani. Alongside this artistic journey, we encounter the candid whispers of Truman Capote in his poignant "Unanswered Prayers", which lays bare the frailties of our contemporary society, political systems, and monarchies. Ultimately, Germán leads us to a heartwarming conclusion with the charming figure of "il Nono", a grandfatherly character we all wish we could have known.
The book is magnified by experiences that have taken place outside the battlefields, far from palaces and ambitions. In other words, the principle of freedom of expression is paramount, even when individuals may endure defamation's repercussions. With these stories, Germán Toro Ghio allows us to taste something of everything he keeps in his cupboard, and I hope he will continue to cook and deliver in successive books.
*Juan Forch, Puerto Octay, Chile
*Film director, writer, and political scientist is renowned for the 1990 "NO" campaign. / https://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/10/movies/oscar-nominated-no-stirring-debate-in-chile.htmlPayPal at gjmtoroghio@germantoroghio.com
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