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Behind The Tech with Kevin Scott
David Kirtley, Co-Founder and CEO, Helion
Nov 14, 2023
David Kirtley, co-founder and CEO of Helion, discusses his childhood interest in science, the potential of fusion power for clean energy, and Helion's mission to build fusion generators. The podcast also touches on finding passion, the importance of fusion as a renewable energy source, unlocking space and material science, and expressing gratitude for previous achievements.
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- Building smaller fusion systems allows for faster progress, greater reliability, and lower costs.
- Advancements in fusion energy can lead to a significant increase in the availability of electricity, enabling a wide range of possibilities.
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The Potential of Fusion Energy
Fusion energy offers the potential for a renewable and abundant source of low-cost electricity, which can have a significant impact on various aspects of human life. Access to cheap and sustainable energy not only addresses climate change concerns but also enhances standard of living and enables advancements in fields like desalination and computation.
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