Panic with a Purpose Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:13:14 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2558347 en-us © 2026 Panic with a Purpose yes f61b1971-1f35-58e3-9355-b2350ded5d54 Nhi and CJ episodic true Welcome to Panic with a Purpose, a podcast by Nū Atlas.


Hosted by Nhi and CJ the EJ guy, the podcast is exploring climate, justice, and the role of data & AI in shaping our collective future. We panic… but instead of letting it overwhelm us, we use it as fuel to get educated and promote solutions!


Expect data-driven opinions, caffeine-fueled ramblings, and anything in-between. And did we mention memes? 👀


New episodes drop monthly, tackling topics like data centres, data ownership and democracy, and whether AI can actually help address the climate crisis.


If climate news leaves you spiralling but still determined to do something - and you’re looking for a community of like-minded people - this podcast is for you! 


]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Nhi and CJ https://storage.buzzsprout.com/0uk276c54shydg3zyujn6h9ijyzk?.jpg Panic with a Purpose Episode 2: Borrowed Land, Borrowed Water, Borrowed Time Episode 2: Borrowed Land, Borrowed Water, Borrowed Time Artificial intelligence feels invisible. But the digital economy runs on very physical things: water, land, energy, minerals, labor, and infrastructure.

In this episode of Panic With A Purpose, Nhi and CJ unpack the environmental relationship between technology and natural resources - from AI data centers and water scarcity to cobalt extraction, deep sea mining, data sovereignty, and who actually gets to decide where this infrastructure gets built.

Some of the things we talk about:

  • Why AI infrastructure uses absurd amounts of water and energ
  • The politics of data centers, extraction, and “innovation”
  • Whether technology is saving us or speedrunning ecological collapse
  • Why literacy, local organizing, and asking annoying questions actually matter

Also included:
existential dread, accidental comedy, Scooby-Doo voices, and at least one deeply concerning statistic.

This is the first episode in a larger series exploring the environmental footprint of AI and digital infrastructure.

To learn more, visit https://www.nuatlas.org/podcast

📚 Sources referenced in the episode HERE
💬 Leave your thoughts, corrections, or questions in the comments or use https://www.nuatlas.org/contact-us

Watch us on Youtube 

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Show cast and crew:
Hosts and creators: Nhiyc (Nhi Corcoran) & CJ the EJ Guy (Charles Knoble) 
Producer: Joanna Jastrzebska
Editor: Maxine Beceril

Disclaimer:

Acknowledging our bias:
This episode was written by our team operating primarily in Global North contexts, using English-language sources, with easier access to Western frameworks and examples. We're aware this creates blind spots.

Our attempt at accountability:
Actively seeking examples from Global South, particularly communities on extraction frontlines
Centring resistance from those most impacted by climate and data extraction
Acknowledging when we lack information rather than generalising from limited examples
Inviting correction and contribution from global listeners
Committing to ongoing learning and updating this brief as we learn more

What we're not doing:
Claiming objectivity (impossible. all research has perspective)
Treating Global North frameworks as universal or superior
Using Global South examples only as victims/problems rather than leaders/solutions
Assuming our audience shares our context
Pretending we can represent experiences we haven't lived

If you hear gaps, misrepresentations, or have examples we've missed: tell us. We want this to be a conversation!

]]> Artificial intelligence feels invisible. But the digital economy runs on very physical things: water, land, energy, minerals, labor, and infrastructure.

In this episode of Panic With A Purpose, Nhi and CJ unpack the environmental relationship between technology and natural resources - from AI data centers and water scarcity to cobalt extraction, deep sea mining, data sovereignty, and who actually gets to decide where this infrastructure gets built.

Some of the things we talk about:

  • Why AI infrastructure uses absurd amounts of water and energ
  • The politics of data centers, extraction, and “innovation”
  • Whether technology is saving us or speedrunning ecological collapse
  • Why literacy, local organizing, and asking annoying questions actually matter

Also included:
existential dread, accidental comedy, Scooby-Doo voices, and at least one deeply concerning statistic.

This is the first episode in a larger series exploring the environmental footprint of AI and digital infrastructure.

To learn more, visit https://www.nuatlas.org/podcast

📚 Sources referenced in the episode HERE
💬 Leave your thoughts, corrections, or questions in the comments or use https://www.nuatlas.org/contact-us

Watch us on Youtube 

FOLLOW US ON
Insta   / nu.atlasorg
Linkedin   / nuatlas

Show cast and crew:
Hosts and creators: Nhiyc (Nhi Corcoran) & CJ the EJ Guy (Charles Knoble) 
Producer: Joanna Jastrzebska
Editor: Maxine Beceril

Disclaimer:

Acknowledging our bias:
This episode was written by our team operating primarily in Global North contexts, using English-language sources, with easier access to Western frameworks and examples. We're aware this creates blind spots.

Our attempt at accountability:
Actively seeking examples from Global South, particularly communities on extraction frontlines
Centring resistance from those most impacted by climate and data extraction
Acknowledging when we lack information rather than generalising from limited examples
Inviting correction and contribution from global listeners
Committing to ongoing learning and updating this brief as we learn more

What we're not doing:
Claiming objectivity (impossible. all research has perspective)
Treating Global North frameworks as universal or superior
Using Global South examples only as victims/problems rather than leaders/solutions
Assuming our audience shares our context
Pretending we can represent experiences we haven't lived

If you hear gaps, misrepresentations, or have examples we've missed: tell us. We want this to be a conversation!

]]> Nhi and CJ Buzzsprout-19201211 Tue, 19 May 2026 03:00:00 -0400 3648 1 2 full true Episode 1: Data Is The New... Everything? Episode 1: Data Is The New... Everything? Data is everything and everything’s data, but who actually owns it? And what does it mean for us and the planet?

For our first episode, we decided to go big right out of the gate and tackle the messy, fascinating world of data, it’s ownership, and why it matters.
We discuss what we even mean when we say “data” in the first place, try to define what counts as environmental data (spoiler: context is everything), and unpack how seemingly harmless bits of information can be stitched together into something powerful (and sometimes terrifying), especially when controlled by big tech and opaque power systems.
And most importantly, we explore what an alternative data ownership model could look like, and how it might help build a more equitable future for all of us.

To learn more, visit https://www.nuatlas.org/podcast

Additional Reading & Resources

https://doughnuteconomics.org/
https://www.kateraworth.com/doughnut/ 

FOLLOW US ON
Insta   / nu.atlasorg
Linkedin   / nuatlas 

Cast and crew:
Hosts and creators: Nhiyc (Nhi Corcoran) & CJ the EJ Guy (Charles Knoble) 
Producer: Joanna Jastrzebska
Editor: Maxine Beceril

Disclaimer:
This episode reflects a Global North perspective, shaped by English-language sources and Western frameworks - so blind spots exist. We don’t claim objectivity or treat Western frameworks as universal, and we avoid framing impacted communities only as victims.

If we’ve missed something or misrepresented an issue, we welcome your input—this is an ongoing conversation.

]]> Data is everything and everything’s data, but who actually owns it? And what does it mean for us and the planet?

For our first episode, we decided to go big right out of the gate and tackle the messy, fascinating world of data, it’s ownership, and why it matters.
We discuss what we even mean when we say “data” in the first place, try to define what counts as environmental data (spoiler: context is everything), and unpack how seemingly harmless bits of information can be stitched together into something powerful (and sometimes terrifying), especially when controlled by big tech and opaque power systems.
And most importantly, we explore what an alternative data ownership model could look like, and how it might help build a more equitable future for all of us.

To learn more, visit https://www.nuatlas.org/podcast

Additional Reading & Resources

https://doughnuteconomics.org/
https://www.kateraworth.com/doughnut/ 

FOLLOW US ON
Insta   / nu.atlasorg
Linkedin   / nuatlas 

Cast and crew:
Hosts and creators: Nhiyc (Nhi Corcoran) & CJ the EJ Guy (Charles Knoble) 
Producer: Joanna Jastrzebska
Editor: Maxine Beceril

Disclaimer:
This episode reflects a Global North perspective, shaped by English-language sources and Western frameworks - so blind spots exist. We don’t claim objectivity or treat Western frameworks as universal, and we avoid framing impacted communities only as victims.

If we’ve missed something or misrepresented an issue, we welcome your input—this is an ongoing conversation.

]]> Nhi and CJ Buzzsprout-18916012 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:00:00 -0400 3130 1 1 full true Trailer: Panic with a Purpose Trailer: Panic with a Purpose Hello World!

Welcome to Panic with a Purpose, a new podcast by Nū Atlas.

Hosted by Nhi and CJ the EJ guy, the podcast is exploring climate, justice, and the role of data & AI in shaping our collective future. We panic… but instead of letting it overwhelm us, we use it as fuel to get educated and promote solutions!

Expect data-driven opinions, caffeine-fueled ramblings, and anything in-between. And did we mention memes? 👀

This trailer offers a first glimpse into the slightly unhinged world of Panic with a Purpose. New episodes drop monthly, tackling topics like data centres, data ownership and democracy, and whether AI can actually help address the climate crisis.

If climate news leaves you spiralling but still determined to do something - and you’re looking for a community of like-minded people - this podcast is for you! 

To learn more, visit https://www.nuatlas.org/podcast


Show cast and crew:

Hosts and creators: Nhiyc (Nhi Corcoran) & CJ the EJ Guy (Charles Knoble) 

Producer: Joanna Jastrzebska 

Editor: Maxine Beceril



]]> Hello World!

Welcome to Panic with a Purpose, a new podcast by Nū Atlas.

Hosted by Nhi and CJ the EJ guy, the podcast is exploring climate, justice, and the role of data & AI in shaping our collective future. We panic… but instead of letting it overwhelm us, we use it as fuel to get educated and promote solutions!

Expect data-driven opinions, caffeine-fueled ramblings, and anything in-between. And did we mention memes? 👀

This trailer offers a first glimpse into the slightly unhinged world of Panic with a Purpose. New episodes drop monthly, tackling topics like data centres, data ownership and democracy, and whether AI can actually help address the climate crisis.

If climate news leaves you spiralling but still determined to do something - and you’re looking for a community of like-minded people - this podcast is for you! 

To learn more, visit https://www.nuatlas.org/podcast


Show cast and crew:

Hosts and creators: Nhiyc (Nhi Corcoran) & CJ the EJ Guy (Charles Knoble) 

Producer: Joanna Jastrzebska 

Editor: Maxine Beceril



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