Ep. 43 - The Future of Nuclear
May 21, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 43
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Episode description
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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