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The relative safety of airlines is solely, solely, solely because of stringent safety regulation. If you see anyone arguing that nuclear power could be cheaper
by kibwen 3y ago
The relative safety of airlines is solely, solely, solely because of stringent safety regulation. If you see anyone arguing that nuclear power could be cheaper if we just waived regulation, you can safely disregard their opinion as hopelessly myopic.
- mrtksn 3y agoAgree, the regulations would probably be part of the safe nuclear energy proliferation - if it happens.
- Turing_Machine 3y agoHowever, Boeing doesn't have to fight off 50 lawsuits and mobs of chanting protesters every time they want to roll a new plane off the line.
- theragra 3y agoBut air travel is usually much safer then other means. Similarly, nuclear power is also safer than many other sources, from what I know (not much). Isn't it a bit absurd? Why we require this high level of scrutiny for these industries, but not for others, where our effort can get higher results?
- nukeman 3y agoAs a blank check, sure. But there are specific regulations that could be removed. For example, the U.S. prohibits automatic load following equipment in nuclear plants, while the French allow it. It would allow for a control room operator to not have to constantly micromanage the reactor.