{"podcast":{"title":"Math! Science! History!","slug":"math-science-history-7030423","podcast_index_feed_id":7030423,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/212183/rss","website_url":"https://www.mathsciencehistory.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/c/c/a/e/ccae28b91f9d78a416c3140a3186d450/2026-LOGO-Libsyn-20260213-qkld9f80hw.jpg","author":"Gabrielle Birchak","episode_count":220,"summary":"Why do some scientific breakthroughs look different up close than they do in our textbooks? How did math quietly shape the modern world? Math! Science! History! explores the human side of discovery, including the rivalries, the failed attempts, the bold ideas, and the marginalized voices behind the equations and experiments that changed science, technology, and everyday life. Hosted by Gabrielle Birchak, who holds degrees in mathematics and journalism, the show connects codebreaking, astronomy, probability, physics, and innovation to the world we live in today. If you enjoy science stories, historical investigations, and clear math grounded in context, clarity, and research, this show is for you. New episodes twice weekly. Visit www.MathScienceHistory.com for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-29T18:18:07.007353+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/math-science-history-7030423"},"episode":{"title":"FLASHCARDS! How You Can Reduce AI Energy Use","slug":"flashcards-how-you-can-reduce-ai-energy-use","published_at":"2026-04-24T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/math-science-history-7030423/flashcards-how-you-can-reduce-ai-energy-use","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/math-science-history-7030423","url":"https://mathsciencehistory.libsyn.com/flashcards-how-you-can-reduce-ai-energy-use","audio_url":"https://pdcn.co/e/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mathsciencehistory/E214_FF_Using_AI_Responsibly_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=1533227","summary":"In this Earth Day week special of Flashcards Friday , we explore the growing environmental impact of artificial intelligence and digital technology. While AI is revolutionizing our world, it comes with a hidden cost, massive energy consumption and increasing strain on our planet. In this episode, you'll learn how data centers contribute to global electricity use, how your everyday digital habits add to the problem, and most importantly, what you can do to help curb energy consumption. From holding tech companies accountable to making smarter personal choices, this episode empowers you to take meaningful action toward a more sustainable digital future. What You'll Learn in This Episode How AI and data centers contribute to global energy consumption and carbon emissions Simple, practical ways to reduce your personal digital energy footprint How to advocate for sustainable technology and hold companies accountable Key Takeaways Data centers already consume ~1% of global electricity, and demand is rising rapidly Everyday actions like sending emails, streaming, and using AI tools all have an energy cost Small habit changes can collectively make a significant environmental impact Consumer pressure and policy advocacy can push tech companies toward sustainability Call to Action Audit your digital habits today: Clean out your inbox, reduce unnecessary emails, and limit high-energy digital activities Support sustainable companies: Choose tech platforms committed to renewable energy and transparency Speak up: Ask companies about their carbon footprint and share awareness on social media Subscribe & Share: If you found this episode valuable, share it with a friend and subscribe so you never miss a Flashcards Friday Flashcards Recap Ask & Advocate: Demand transparency and support…","meta_description":"In this Earth Day week special of Flashcards Friday , we explore the growing environmental impact of artificial intelligence and digital technology. While…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":723,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/math-science-history-7030423/episodes/flashcards-how-you-can-reduce-ai-energy-use/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/math-science-history-7030423/flashcards-how-you-can-reduce-ai-energy-use.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}