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‘Ireland’s Path in the Digital Age: AI & Blockchain’ with Blockchain Ireland's Paul Hearns

Paul Hearns | Blockchain Ireland

The big idea

Ireland’s digital strategy should connect AI, blockchain, energy and trusted infrastructure around real public and economic outcomes.

About this conversation

Paul Hearns of Blockchain Ireland discusses AI, blockchain and digital transformation in Ireland, including the energy and environmental questions that accompany technology adoption.

Editorial discussion prompts

Evaluate technology through user problems.

Communicate with evidence rather than slogans.

Include energy constraints in policy.

Define accountability while experimenting.

Turn strategy into cross-sector delivery.

Prompts to explore

Evaluate technology through user problems.

Communicate with evidence rather than slogans.

Include energy constraints in policy.

Chapter guide

0:00His role as a Blockchain advocate and tech content strategist in Ireland

2:07Inspired by Web3’s user control and blockchain’s real-world impact

6:29Crafting authentic, audience-focused content expressing clear value propositions

9:10How AI excels at data analysis, but big messages need humanity

13:31AI’s rapid growth is driving soaring data-centre energy demands worldwide

20:14Ireland’s digital growth outpaces its infrastructure, hindered by energy underinvestment

23:37Why Ireland needs smarter energy use and public understanding

27:54How AI optimises energy grids, enabling efficiency, reuse and sustainability

33:30How to connect with Blockchain Ireland or PJH Consulting services

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