#445: Dispelling Nuclear Energy Misconceptions with Ryan MacLeod
TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast · Marty Bent
September 12, 20231h 11m
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Show Notes
<p>Marty sits down with Ryan MacLeod to discuss the benefits of nuclear power in contrast to its reputation and how it can synergize with Bitcoin.</p>
<p>Ryan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NuclearBitcoinr</p>
<p>6:12 - Riffing<br />
7:46 - Texas demand scare<br />
13:57 - Best source for stable energy<br />
20:11 - Reputation of nuclear power<br />
31:39 - If the end were nigh, we’d need nuclear<br />
33:40 - Cost of capital and SMRs<br />
36:53 - SMR and mining impact on grids<br />
41:05- Bitcoin can ease problems with nuclear<br />
44:37 - Nuclear looking good<br />
53:15 - Germany’s idiotic policies<br />
55:09 - Uranium supply<br />
58:01 - Nuclear future<br />
1:02:01 - Does the nuclear industry recognize Bitcoin?<br />
1:07:09 - Wrapping up</p>
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