> but Moore's law actually operates on approx. same timeline, so traffic can continue doubling at this rate without an increase in energy consumption
Except that data bloat grows at a steady rate, and you only take advantage of Moore once you discard your old equipment and replace it with newer silicon. That generates ewaste, which is counterproductive to ecologically aware projects.
Except that data bloat grows at a steady rate, and you only take advantage of Moore once you discard your old equipment and replace it with newer silicon. That generates ewaste, which is counterproductive to ecologically aware projects.