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48 seconds. I predict a glut of helium. balloons for everyone

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[–] malloc 10 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Existing energy conglomerates (ie, oil and gas) probably send their army of lobbyists around the world to spread FUD about fusion. Thus minimal funding. 🪦

[–] TheWoozy 0 points 10 months ago

Not while fusion is 30 years away. They'll wait until it's closer to 2 years.