The Environmental Cost of AI and the Enduring Legacy of Space Exploration and Science Fiction

On today’s episode of Just Love with Msgr. Kevin Sullivan, we welcome Prof. Marc Conte, Professor of Economics at Fordham University, for a discussion on the hidden environmental costs of artificial intelligence. As AI continues to expand, we’ll examine how the growing demand for data centers affects energy consumption, water resources, land use, and local infrastructure, while considering ways to balance technological innovation with environmental responsibility.

Then, Monsignor welcomes Keith R.A. DeCandido, acclaimed science fiction author and Fordham University graduate, to commemorate two landmark anniversaries: humanity’s first Moon landing and the 60th anniversary of Star Trek. Together, we’ll explore how these milestones have inspired generations to pursue scientific discovery, imagine humanity’s future in space, and appreciate the lasting influence of science fiction on culture, technology, and human possibility.