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Meltdown (2020)

Mar 16, 2023
51:23

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  • The release of the movie 'The China Syndrome' just days before the Three Mile Island accident deeply impacted public perception and raised concerns about nuclear power.
  • Efforts to reframe the perception of nuclear science as a force for good were hindered by skepticism and mistrust due to the association with atomic weapons and ongoing arms buildup.

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The China Syndrome and the Predicted Future

The podcast episode explores the release of the movie 'The China Syndrome' and its uncanny coincidence with the accident at Three Mile Island just 12 days later. The film depicts a serious nuclear accident and the investigative efforts to uncover the truth. It made millions and was nominated for four Oscars. This event deeply impacted public perception and raised concerns about nuclear power.

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