# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Data Center Informational - Traverse City Library, McGuire Rm.
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Free Public Lecture - "Cutting Through Big Tech Propaganda: The Real Science and Truth Behind Data Centers (and Flock Cameras)"

Hyperscale AI data centers are invading Michigan—and with them, a flood of industry talking points and Big Tech propaganda about jobs, local tax revenue, and supposedly "clean" methods like the closed-looped systems. Meanwhile, surveillance technologies like Flock Safety cameras are quietly spreading through our communities with little public debate, being one of the leading examples of the technology driving forward the data center pandemic across the United States. These lectures intend to separate fact vs. fiction; science from the Big Tech propaganda; the truth behind data centers from industry talking points.


We will be joined by two speakers: (1) Dr. Mitchell Ryan Distin, biologist/ecologist, candidate for State Rep. in the 104th District, and frontline organizer in Michigan's data center fight, as well as (2) Samantha Zuiverink, a former Federal Compliance Officer who knows the ins and outs of the energy sector and data center development in Michigan. Mitch intends to set the stage on the scientific context behind data centers and what we're seeing across Michigan, while Samantha can back it up with industry nuances and more technical questions. 

This event is free and open to the public.

When: Tuesday, July 15, 2026, 6:00 PM
Where: McGuire Community Room, Traverse Area District Library (Main Branch), Traverse City
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/traverse-city/data-center-informational-traverse-city-library-mcguire-rm/200030387903922
- **Event Categories**: science-fair
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Traverse City
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Traverse Area District Library
- **lat**: 44.75717
- **long**: -85.6085
- **full address**: Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave (Main Library),Traverse City,MI,United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Data Center Informational - Traverse City Library, McGuire Rm. being held?
  - **A:** Data Center Informational - Traverse City Library, McGuire Rm. takes place on Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave (Main Library),Traverse City,MI,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Data Center Informational - Traverse City Library, McGuire Rm.?
  - **A:** Data Center Informational - Traverse City Library, McGuire Rm. is organized by Mitch for Michigan.

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