Solving the Climate: A Manhattan Project for Fusion Energy | S02 E03

Send us Fan MailReady to get your mind buzzing with the electrifying possibilities of fusion energy? This episode is exactly what you need. We pull back the curtain on this enigmatic power source, exploring why it’s been elusive for decades and how AI might pave the way for its development. You'll learn about the parallels between the urgency of the Manhattan Project and today's quest for clean, sustainable energy. All while we dissect the movie Oppenheimer, and the need for an editor's cut.The journey doesn't stop at fusion energy. We shed light on intriguing projects across the globe, backed by powerhouses like Bill Gates. We navigate through the fusion energy landscape in Canada, England, and Silicon Valley. The conversation takes a deep dive into the dream of free electricity and its potential to revolutionize high-speed rail, electric vehicles, and planes. We even size up the concept of a Fusion Manhattan Project, its potential to create a supply chain of fusion physicists, engineers, and scientists, and the crucial differences between fission and fusion energy.We wrap up the episode by tackling the global refugee crisis and climate change's influence on it. How are extreme weather events escalating the crisis? Could a massive influx of funds create renewable energy sources and abate climate change? We explore it all. But don't worry, we end on a lighter note, taking you on a fun ride with the Fire Breathing Kittens tabletop game. So tune in, and let's navigate these electrifying and challenging topics together. Support the showHelp these new solutions spread by ...Subscribing wherever you listen to podcastsLeaving a 5-star review Sharing your favorite solution with your friends and network (this makes a BIG difference)Comments? Feedback? Questions? Solutions? Message us! We will do a mailbag episode.Email: [email protected]: @ajbraus - [email protected]: @scotmaupinadambraus.com (Link to Adam's projects and books)The Perfect Show (Scot's solo podcast)Thanks to Jonah Burns for the SFM music.