Will Fusion Power Save the Planet? (ft. Ben James - Climate Tech Specialist)

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Ben is a climate tech expert who writes deep guides to energy topics on his blog, benjames.io. His guides to batteries, carbon removal, hydrogen and SAF are read by thousands of investors and analysts around the world.

This episode delves into:

-Fusion vs. Fission

-Levels to Unlock Fusion

-Challenges in Fusion Reactor Design

-Role of AI in Fusion Research

-Economic Viability and Policy

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(00:00) – Intro

(01:45) - How Does Nuclear Fusion Compare to Other Clean Energy Innovations?

(16:24) - Why Are Small Fusion Reactors More Challenging to Build Than Large Ones?

(18:37) - Who Will Win the Fusion Race: Government Projects or Private Companies?

(20:48) - Are Tokamaks, Stellarators, or Laser-Based Systems the Future of Fusion Energy?

(22:47) - What Role Does Machine Learning Play in Advancing Fusion Simulations?

(24:47) - How Can Policy Frameworks Boost the Growth of Fusion Technology?

(25:52) - Which Fusion Technology Holds the Most Promise for Investors?

(26:52) - Outro