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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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
The Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory during the Manhattan Project
05:27 • 2min
Growing Up in the City vs Countryside
07:24 • 5min
Unlocking Abundant Energy Resources
12:50 • 19min
Design Elements and Mass Manufacturing of Nuclear Reactors
32:05 • 4min
The Significance of Mass Manufacturing and Shared Patriotism
36:31 • 2min
The Overlap of Energy Vision and Christian Tradition
38:20 • 13min