The Bitcoin Standard Podcast 263. Nuclear power and Bitcoin, with Kenji Tateiwa
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Mar 4, 2025 Kenji Tateiwa, a nuclear engineer and founder of Agile Energy X, dives into the intriguing nexus of nuclear power and Bitcoin mining. He shares his harrowing experiences from the Fukushima disaster, emphasizing lessons on safety and public perception. Kenji debunks myths surrounding nuclear energy, advocating for its role alongside renewables in a balanced energy future. He passionately discusses leveraging wasted energy for Bitcoin mining and addresses the economic feasibility of this innovative approach, highlighting its potential to reshape Japan's energy crisis.
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Fukushima Experience
- Kenji Tateiwa, while at TEPCO, worked on the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster cleanup.
- He served as a translator and technical guide for the IAEA, sharing crucial information about the accident.
Fukushima's Impact
- Despite the severity of Fukushima, there were no direct deaths from radiation.
- The fear and resulting evacuations caused more casualties than the accident itself.
Nuclear Safety
- More people die installing solar panels than in nuclear power plant accidents.
- Consider deaths per gigawatt to accurately assess energy source safety.
