ScalziDec 12, 2022

This is the biggest news on the planet right now, although I understand how most folks don't think so yet. But it has the potential to be literally world changing.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/12/11/fusion-nuclear-energy-breakthrough/

U.S. to announce fusion energy ‘breakthrough’

Scientists hit a key milestone in the quest to create abundant zero-carbon power through nuclear fusion. But they still have a long way to go.

The Washington Post
Show threadDon Whiteside
@scalzi @donmelton I read that with interest this morning but I’ve been fooled too many times before to get too excited by it.
Dec 12, 2022 at 5:55pmWeb
Show threadDaveJDec 12, 2022
@donw @scalzi @donmelton Exactly. I’m not a scientist so it’s hard for me to evaluate these things. But I’m in my early 60s and the first time I remember hearing about the wonders of controlling fusion energy was maybe . . Jr. High School?
Show threadDon WhitesideDec 12, 2022
@Dpjones61 yeah, I’m ten years behind you and also remember plenty of past false reports. This one seems less breathless and scammy so here’s hoping! But I’ll celebrate after some more external validation.