E10: Energy for an Age of Miracles

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Dec 22, 2023

This podcast explores the importance of energy abundance and the potential for human thriving. It discusses the shift in popular support for nuclear energy and the challenges and opportunities in small modular reactors and fusion energy. The podcast also highlights the importance of energy in achieving ethical progress and the potential benefits of having more energy in various aspects of life. It showcases the advancements in reactor licensing and emphasizes the importance of seizing the current moment to unlock the industry's full potential.

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ADVICE

Support Nuclear Energy

Support nuclear energy by contacting your representatives at house.gov.
Join nuclear advocacy groups like Mothers for Nuclear or Generation Atomic.

INSIGHT

Energy and Ethics

Energy is key to solving numerous global issues, including poverty and climate change.
Humanity's ethics are limited by its resources, and abundant energy can unlock greater ethical behavior.

INSIGHT

Energy's Importance

Westerners take energy for granted, unaware of its impact on their lives and the world's.
Abundant, affordable energy is crucial for improving quality of life and reducing costs.

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We can live in an Age of Miracles, but it’s going to take a lot of work. Energy abundance is the most important thing we can work towards as a species. More than simply surviving climate change, we have the opportunity to unlock a new level of human thriving if we can successfully navigate this transition.

That’s why we chose to do the first season of Age of Miracles on the energy sources of the future. In this episode of Age of Miracles, the final episode of season one, Packy and Julia reflect on the importance of energy abundance, how nuclear energy helps us unlock it, and what the future might look like when we do.

Thank you to all of our guests this season for making this show possible—we're so grateful.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) The best way to create the future is to invent it

(07:55) What can you do today?

(16:09) Josh Wolfe on a future of abundance

(18:29) Casey Handmer on a future of abundance

(20:49) Angelica Oung on a future of abundance

(23:22) Alex Epstein on a future of abundance

(29:42) Final recap

This show is produced by Turpentine: a network of podcasts, newsletters, and more, covering technology, business, and culture — all from the perspective of industry insiders and experts. We’re launching new shows every week, and we’re looking for industry-leading sponsors — if you think that might be you and your company, email us at erik@turpentine.co.

Credits: Nancy Xu produced this season of Age of Miracles. Audio editor: Justin Golden. Video editor: Nancy Xu. Executive producers: Amelia Salyers, Packy McCormick, and Erik Torenberg.