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defcon_penguin t1_iwmn2ob wrote

So, the technology is thirty years away still?

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-The_Blazer- t1_iwmx9ku wrote

Well, at least many current experiments use tokamaks, which this doesn't impact. So there's that.

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rethumme t1_iwmpkp4 wrote

I'll take it, if at least it means we've learned something new about hot plasma

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Badtrainwreck t1_iwmszdi wrote

What a great setup to a joke, but also yes I am super excited to see where the technology goes. I hope we get to see some cool stuff discovered within the next 50-60 years. I want to die jealous of “kids these days”

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defcon_penguin t1_iwmqg4q wrote

Well yes, but laser fusion was publicized as being almost ready, in comparison to magnetic fusion. So it is a bit of a delusion

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dgriffith t1_iwnilq7 wrote

Laser fusion!

Always a bit of delusion

I have come to the conclusion

That there is much confusion

About high energy plasma physics.

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ToothlessGrandma t1_iwmvoeg wrote

It's almost like bleeding edge technology that requires new understanding takes awhile.

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realmastodon2 t1_iwnz3t3 wrote

Needs more funding. Basically this form of fusion is operating on scraps. The equivalent of working out of a garage. Most fusion research is hindered by lack of funding.

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FlyingCockAndBalls t1_iwo18jv wrote

most research in general is hindered by lack of funding

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realmastodon2 t1_iwo5c5b wrote

Yes they are. Most research does not lack talent or tools. Just money.

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snow_eyes t1_iwp227x wrote

I've recently started learning about biology, seems like there is a lot that can be discovered.

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JamesTWood t1_iwn4wq4 wrote

right! I've been waiting 30 years already 🤷🏻

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on_spikes t1_iwp0uze wrote

yes. but now they have a better understanding of why it is 30 years away

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Qwe550 t1_iwpri2z wrote

“Years away from inventions” Weirdest scaling system ever

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