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It’s not too big, just too politicized. Bill Gates wanted to do it for a long time, but he can’t get the political buy in. For me even seeing the Tesla Berlin
by xiphias2 5y ago
It’s not too big, just too politicized. Bill Gates wanted to do it for a long time, but he can’t get the political buy in.
For me even seeing the Tesla Berlin factory delays makes me sad: in China already the second factory is being built while Germany is coming up with new arguments without looking at the cost/benefit ratio for EU of those delays.
- bobthepanda 5y agoUsing someone who's been comfortably in the top 5 wealthiest people for the past two decades, with a 12-digit estimated net worth is perhaps not a good way to illustrate "not too big."
- xiphias2 5y agoThe main reason I was writing it is that there _is_ willingness from the top tech billionaires to invest in modern nuclear plants. They don’t do it because the politicians don’t let them do it, and it’s not only about regulations, they want to keep full control.