Andy Masley rebuts Benn Jordan's data center infrasound criticism point by point
AndyMasley · x · 2026-09-06
The feud over Benn Jordan's infrasound videos on data centers continues. Andy Masley published a point-by-point rebuttal to a blog post titled "Andy Masley doesn't understand how sound works":
- Masley claims Jordan misrepresented multiple studies in his videos and has yet to explain those misrepresentations
- A key dispute is the decibel framing: he concedes "every 10dB is 10x intensity" is technically true but argues the relevant quantity is sound pressure, which drives the biological mechanisms (eardrum pressure, vestibular stimulation) Jordan describes
- He accuses critics of assuming bad motives and says Jordan, a sound professional, knows the criticisms are mistaken
The drama centers on contested science around AI data centers' environmental impact, with both sides accusing each other of misreading the research.
Related event: Debate Escalates Over Data Center Infrasound Health Claims(3 posts)→
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