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The Problem with Fission Energy
27:17 - 35:51 (08:33)
Fission reactors have had catastrophic incidents, and the process of producing fissile fuel can lead to proliferation and the creation of nuclear weapons, causing hesitation towards the use of nuclear energy.
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Fission reactors are relatively easy to build and operate, but there are concerns around their use due to the potential for the technologies involved to be misused for nuclear weapon generation, as well as their reliance on fissile fuel.
27:17 - 32:46 (05:29)
Fission Reactors
Summary
Fission reactors are relatively easy to build and operate, but there are concerns around their use due to the potential for the technologies involved to be misused for nuclear weapon generation, as well as their reliance on fissile fuel.
ChapterThe Problem with Fission Energy
Episode#112 – Ian Hutchinson: Nuclear Fusion, Plasma Physics, and Religion
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Despite being one of the safest and cleanest forms of energy, nuclear energy continues to suffer from a negative public image due to its association with nuclear weapons and incidents at fission reactors.
32:46 - 35:51 (03:04)
Nuclear Energy
Summary
Despite being one of the safest and cleanest forms of energy, nuclear energy continues to suffer from a negative public image due to its association with nuclear weapons and incidents at fission reactors.