International jet travel doubtless seemed like a crazy idea to people 100 years ago, but now it's a reality - and 100 years from now, it's a very good bet that

International jet travel doubtless seemed like a crazy idea to people 100 years ago, but now it's a reality - and 100 years from now, it's a very good bet that solar will be providing the majority of human civilization's energy demand. Solar is already cheaper than nuclear in terms of cost per MWH, and while adding extensive storage tends to even the cost out, nuclear still has some disadvantages including: uncertain uranium fuel sources and costs, black swan catastrophe concerns, cooling water demands, and long-term waste disposal costs - all issues solar mostly avoids. Some niche nuclear uses are more promising, e.g. China's current attempt to make pebble-bed helium-cooled models work for industrial process use (500C steam). Look at France, they've got a big expensive mess on their hands after betting on nuclear: https://www.reuters.com/world/france-braces-uncertain-winter-nuclear-power-shortage-looms-2022-08-30/ https://www.reuters.com/world/france-braces-uncertain-winter...