
The Skeptics Guide #932 - May 20 2023
The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe
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Microsoft's Fusion Deal With Helion Energy
Bob Greene: Microsoft has entered into a binding agreement with Helion Energy to provide it with at least 50 megawatts of electricity from fusion by 2028. This is generally part of a trend where companies are distinguishing themselves from the large, very large, often multinational, government-based fusion projects that also can be seen as being stuck in molasses. The latest round of investment was led by none other than Sam Altman, CEO of AI company OpenAI.
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