What fusion may allow us to do is have enough energy (4-5x as much as we use as a civilization currently) to quickly reverse climate change via geoengineering megaprojects. That, and start harvesting the resources of the solar system. Post energy scarcity is something we should all be rooting for.
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What fusion may allow us to do is have enough energy (4-5x as much as we use as a civilization currently) to quickly reverse climate change via geoengineering megaprojects. That, and start harvesting the resources of the solar system. Post energy scarcity is something we should all be rooting for.