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Since you brought it up, no, Chernobyl is not a good example of the risks of modern nuclear technology.

• bombcar 6y ago
  Chernobyl is a good "line in the sand" to develop the safety precautions around (for example, assume Chernobyl happens, what things prevent long-lasting harm).
  • hedora 6y ago
    That’s like assuming the manager of your grocery store will kill everyone with an automatic rifle, then designing the building for easy cleanup. We know how to build safe nuclear plants. We should do that, and also make sure there’s enough independent oversight to make sure they’re not being managed by people actively trying to melt them down.
    • redis_mlc 6y ago
      > make sure there’s enough independent oversight Sure, any day now.
    • Y_Y 6y ago
      You'll be glad when someone drops a load of watermelons in aisle three.