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Nuclear Barbarians

The Valor of Valar Atomics

Dec 8, 2023
Isaiah Taylor, founder of Valar Atomics, talks about his new venture to turn nuclear energy on its head. He discusses his Christian faith, Midwestern roots, and how he plans to follow in Elon Musk's path. They explore Oak Ridge National Laboratory, growing up in the city vs countryside, unlocking abundant energy resources, and the significance of mass manufacturing in the nuclear industry. They also discuss the overlap of their energy vision with Christian tradition and the revitalization of American culture.
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  • Valor Atomics aims to drop the price of energy by 10 times in the next 10 years and continuously decrease it thereafter, focusing on hydrocarbon fuels instead of electricity to tap into the existing infrastructure and target the global energy market.
  • Valor envisions mass manufacturing nuclear reactors like toasters, stamping them out to meet the demands of a trillion-dollar industry, taking inspiration from SpaceX's success in revolutionizing the rocket industry.

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The Vision of Valor Atomics

Valor Atomics aims to drop the price of energy by 10 times in the next 10 years and continuously decrease it thereafter. By focusing on the production of hydrocarbon fuels instead of electricity, Valor is able to tap into the existing hydrocarbon infrastructure and target the global energy market. This approach allows for greater scalability and flexibility compared to traditional nuclear startups. Valor envisions mass manufacturing nuclear reactors like toasters, stamping them out to meet the demands of a trillion-dollar industry. The mission of Valor is deeply rooted in a Christian faith, seeing the use of abundant energy as a means to fulfill mankind's responsibility to cultivate and beautify the earth. Through the combination of engineering ingenuity and a transcendental perspective, Valor seeks to unlock the full potential of nuclear energy and create a more abundant and beautiful world.

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