Engaging the Younger Generation

The podcast discusses the engagement of the younger generation in nuclear issues, as highlighted by the recent Oppenheimer movie. The president and CEO of the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, Rachel Bronson, emphasizes that their audience is young and rapidly growing, with approximately half under 35 years old. She attributes this engagement to providing accessible information through digital platforms. Avery Ristrepo, the social media coordinator of the Bulletin, agrees and mentions that younger people are interested in learning more and getting involved in nuclear policy. They cite the relevance of issues like Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the long-term health effects on downwinders as factors that resonate with this generation.