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Commercially viable fusion power. For my entire life, it’s been about 30 years away. It was 30 years ago, and it is now.

But maybe…

There have been not one, but two major announcements in the field.

First, the University of Washington.

And now, Lockheed Skunk Works, of all people!

The implications are incredible. First generations plants would prove both the business model, and provide practical experience to build further improvements. After all, development of the steam engine didn’t stop with Watt.

Large scale use of fusion produced electricity would virtually end the use of coal. Use of other fossil fuels would also be curtailed. Beyond that, I’m sure you have ideas as well.

And of course, I can’t wait for the first fusion powered submarine, which I propose should be named USS Nautilus.