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Right. But that’s not what the reporting or even the press releases said.
by antonvs 3y ago
Right. But that’s not what the reporting or even the press releases said.
- Retric 3y agoYea, continuing a long tradition of secret government programs lying about what’s going on. I would be cautious at take anything they’re saying at face value.
- antonvs 3y agoThere are plenty of ways to put out press releases that don’t claim world-changing results where none exist.
- Retric 3y agoThe press release didn’t suggest this was directly capable of being turned into a power plant.
- antonvs 3y agoEnergy Secretary Granholm said the following at a press conference: “This milestone moves us one significant step closer to the possibility of zero-carbon abundant fusion energy powering our society.” That statement is false on its face. The press release contained more of the same. Some examples (from https://www.llnl.gov/archive/news/lawrence-livermore-national-laboratory-achieves-fusion-ignition https://www.llnl.gov/archive/news/lawrence-livermore-nationa... ): > “This astonishing scientific advance puts us on the precipice of a future no longer reliant on fossil fuels but instead powered by new clean fusion energy.” > “This monumental scientific breakthrough is a milestone for the future of clean energy.” > “This significant advancement showcases the future possibilities for the commercialization of fusion energy.” As I said, there are plenty of ways to put out press releases that don’t claim world-changing results where none exist. The idea that this was a necessary cover for the weapons applications is laughable.