We spend vast sums characterizing materials before they become cheap plentiful and profitable, this certainly could be an important step towards power generatio

We spend vast sums characterizing materials before they become cheap plentiful and profitable, this certainly could be an important step towards power generation without making a step in that direction directly. I imagine characterizing the likes of fusion it would be some comfort that it's inefficient. Question how do you avoid the great filter? Answer very carefully.