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Radiation from Cell Phones and Coal Plants vs Nuclear Power Plants
2:05:02 - 2:13:21 (08:19)
The dangers of radiation from cell phones and coal plants are overplayed compared to the reality, as they are significantly less harmful than nuclear power plants, as shown by test data and a visit to Fukushima.
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The test data for ISP shows that a metallox engine can provide up to 380 seconds of ISP, making space travel more cost-effective by optimizing cost per ton to orbit to cost per ton to Mars.
2:05:02 - 2:08:47 (03:44)
Summary
The test data for ISP shows that a metallox engine can provide up to 380 seconds of ISP, making space travel more cost-effective by optimizing cost per ton to orbit to cost per ton to Mars. Soviet Union and Russia were also reportedly switching to metallox engines for space travel.
ChapterRadiation from Cell Phones and Coal Plants vs Nuclear Power Plants
Episode#252 – Elon Musk: SpaceX, Mars, Tesla Autopilot, Self-Driving, Robotics, and AI
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
A physicist discusses radiation myths, including concerns about cell phone radiation causing brain cancer and the safety of nuclear power plants after natural disasters.
2:08:50 - 2:11:36 (02:45)
Summary
A physicist discusses radiation myths, including concerns about cell phone radiation causing brain cancer and the safety of nuclear power plants after natural disasters.
ChapterRadiation from Cell Phones and Coal Plants vs Nuclear Power Plants
Episode#252 – Elon Musk: SpaceX, Mars, Tesla Autopilot, Self-Driving, Robotics, and AI
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Coal plants are significantly more harmful to human health than nuclear power plants, with the number of deaths caused by coal plants being much higher.
2:11:36 - 2:13:21 (01:45)
Summary
Coal plants are significantly more harmful to human health than nuclear power plants, with the number of deaths caused by coal plants being much higher. It is important to prioritize shutting down coal plants and maintaining nuclear power plants.