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They Are Lying About Pakistan's Water Crisis (It’s Not What You Think) | Dil ki Baat

They Are Lying About Pakistan's Water Crisis (It’s Not What You Think) | Dil ki Baat26 aug45 min

<p>Will AI data centers really drink all of Pakistan&#39;s water? In this episode of Dil Ki Baat, I break down the viral myths surrounding water scarcity in Pakistan and reveal the shocking truth about where our water actually goes. From the reality of agricultural water waste to the controversial need to price water, we explore the macroeconomic facts you need to know.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is sponsored by Taptap Send.</p><p><br></p><p>Download Taptap Send using the following link: https://taptapsend.onelink.me/Lrab</p><p><br></p><p>Use code &#39;MUZAMILPK&#39; for a first time bonus</p><p><br></p><p>Join the Inner Circle, my weekly letter on AI, building, and being early to what&#39;s coming:</p><p>https://muzamilhasan.com/inner-circle</p><p>Read the thesis, the one idea behind everything I&#39;m building:</p><p>https://muzamilhasan.com/thesis</p><p>My website:</p><p>https://muzamilhasan.com</p><p><br></p><p>On the TBT Podcast, we look past the sensational headlines to understand the macro-economic realities of technology and resources. Recently, there&#39;s been an uproar claiming that new AI data centers in Pakistan will cause severe water shortages. Today, I dive deep into the data to show why data centers will use less than 0.01% of our water, while 94% is consumed by outdated agricultural practices. We discuss the critical need to price water to prevent an impending crisis, why corporate farming exports are actually exporting our subsidized water, and how understanding these dynamics is essential for our survival. If we don&#39;t act now, we&#39;ll be fighting over water in a few short years.</p><p><br></p>