The discussion revolves around the feasibility and potential advantages of building data centers in space, particularly around the Starcloud initiative. Comments highlight significant challenges including cooling logistics, energy storage needs, and the astronomical costs associated with launching and maintaining such infrastructure. Observations stem from experiences of past projects like Microsoft's Natick undersea data center, which faced similar challenges. Additionally, the comments reflect skepticism about the viability of space-based data centers due to insufficient infrastructure and technological hurdles, such as heat transfer and radiation shielding, that remain unresolved. Overall, the sentiment suggests that unless innovative cooling technologies and energy solutions are developed, such projects may face significant obstacles and financial impracticalities.