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

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[–] malloc 10 points 8 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 8 months ago

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