Hence The Future
Hence The Future
Mattimore Cronin
Ep. 43 - The Future of Nuclear
1 hour 8 minutes Posted May 21, 2019 at 7:00 am.
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The Great Nuclear Debate ☢️

In this episode, Mattimore and Justin discuss the future of nuclear power and nuclear weapons technology...

Broad Topics:

  • Why is nuclear energy is such a critical topic to discuss right now?
  • How is nuclear energy viewed by liberals and conservatives?
  • How are scientists able to generate energy via nuclear reactions?
  • What’s the difference between nuclear fusion and nuclear fission?
  • What's the difference between Gen I, Gen II, Gen III, and Gen IV reactors?
  • What are the top 3 arguments in favor of pursuing a nuclear future?
  • How does nuclear compares to other available energy sources?
  • How have different countries embraced or shunned nuclear energy?
  • What are the top 3 arguments against pursuing a nuclear future?
  • What's the best way to deal with radioactive waste byproducts?
  • Why is radiation bad for living beings; and, how bad is it really?
  • What are the pros and cons of nuclear compare to other forms of energy?
  • What are some notable nuclear startups and areas of innovation?
  • Will nuclear energy become a competitive advantage for countries?

Future Scenarios:

  • Worst Case Scenario
  • Best Case Scenario
  • Most Likely Scenario

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