Data plays a critical role in advancing civilization along the Kardashev Scale, which measures technological progress based on energy consumption (Type I: planetary, Type II: stellar, Type III: galactic). While energy is the scale’s primary metric, data underpins the ability to harness, manage, and utilize energy efficiently, drives technological innovation, and enables coordination across vast scales. Below, I outline the multifaceted role of data in this context, drawing on recent analyses and discussions as of June 1, 2025.
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