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This administration is so far off the rails at this point that I wish they'd just say screw it, print another trillion dollars EACH for everybody who wants to b

This administration is so far off the rails at this point that I wish they'd just say screw it, print another trillion dollars EACH for everybody who wants to build nuclear reactors in the Nevada desert, and just call it a day. We're heading for a massive depression anyway, might as well get some nuclear reactors out of it. Absolutely f off with this absurd nonsense. Look at what this idiotic climate engineering crap did by introducing asian carp. The answer is in front of you. Nuclear power. FFS.

shadowgovt 4y ago
What's the answer?
- thepasswordis 4y ago
  Well the first step would be to tell the NRC to stop blocking companies like OKLO from building their demonstration reactor.
m463 4y ago
I'm having a hard time believing this could work too. I remember the federal government tried to stimulate internet growth, or help jumpstart solar companies or similar - they became giant cash grabs with little to show in the end. I'd like to know ways the government could help stimulate really good solutions without giving money away or picking (unproven) winners.
- icelancer 4y ago
  Cash for Clunkers comes to mind as always. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_Allowance_Rebate_System https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_Allowance_Rebate_System
- itishappy 4y ago
  I think we all have a hard time believing this could work. These aren't new ideas, they're long shots and everyone knows it, but we're concerned enough that we're researching it. Dumping a few cargo jets of sulfur and chalk isn't going to fuck anything up more than we have already, and learning anything new about how the atmosphere works is a win in my book (even if it's: hey, don't do that). That being said, I hope we never consider deploying this at scale. Personally, I think the answer is more of what we're doing right now: financial incentives for provable results. Taxes or fines for pollution, credits and subsidies for green energy. Subsidize the energy, not the equipment and you'll discourage bad actors.

shadowgovt 4y ago

What's the answer?

thepasswordis 4y ago
Well the first step would be to tell the NRC to stop blocking companies like OKLO from building their demonstration reactor.

m463 4y ago

I'm having a hard time believing this could work too. I remember the federal government tried to stimulate internet growth, or help jumpstart solar companies or similar - they became giant cash grabs with little to show in the end. I'd like to know ways the government could help stimulate really good solutions without giving money away or picking (unproven) winners.

icelancer 4y ago
Cash for Clunkers comes to mind as always. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_Allowance_Rebate_System https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_Allowance_Rebate_System
itishappy 4y ago
I think we all have a hard time believing this could work. These aren't new ideas, they're long shots and everyone knows it, but we're concerned enough that we're researching it. Dumping a few cargo jets of sulfur and chalk isn't going to fuck anything up more than we have already, and learning anything new about how the atmosphere works is a win in my book (even if it's: hey, don't do that). That being said, I hope we never consider deploying this at scale. Personally, I think the answer is more of what we're doing right now: financial incentives for provable results. Taxes or fines for pollution, credits and subsidies for green energy. Subsidize the energy, not the equipment and you'll discourage bad actors.