Alex Epstein

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Alex Epstein @AlexEpstein

Given that fusion is our sun’s energy source, the prospect of harnessing it for human purposes is thrilling. But we must recognize that the recent development is a research breakthrough—and that there’s a huge gap between a research breakthrough and an economic breakthrough. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Dec. 21, 2022

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From a human flourishing perspective, the recent development in fusion is indeed exciting. Researchers were able to create a fusion reaction—fusing together the nuclei of multiple atoms—that for the first time released more energy than the laser initiating the reaction used. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Dec. 21, 2022

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Research breakthroughs make possible tech breakthroughs, which make possible economic breakthroughs. E.g., the research breakthrough that rockets can reach escape velocity made possible the tech breakthrough of going to the moon. But we still don’t have economic moon travel. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Dec. 21, 2022