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The main problem of the 21st century is and will continue to be energy. We have the science to do amazing things, but we can't afford the power requirements. W
by debacle 14y ago
The main problem of the 21st century is and will continue to be energy.
We have the science to do amazing things, but we can't afford the power requirements. We wont be able to advance as a civilization without something radically different in the way of generating power.
- at-fates-hands 14y agoAmen brother. This is essentially what it all comes back to right? The thing which drives me insane is so many presidents and administrations have been unable to grasp this. I still think back to Jimmy Carter's speech in 1978 warning about the need for affordable, sustainable energy. What have we done in the past 30+ years to address this imminent crossroads? Next to nothing.
- debacle 14y agoNot because we don't want to. There are about ten different ways we could do it, and none of them look incredibly promising.