The Myths and Truths Of NUCLEAR ENERGY with Bob Murphy | Hn 155

Adam Haman and economist Bob Murphy answer this burning question? The US used to be a nuclear energy powerhouse. What happened? Were we wise to turn our backs on nuclear power? Should we change our minds? What's the truth about the pros and cons of nuclear energy?.

00:00 -- Intro. This episode was inspired by a YouTube video (link below) "They're Lying To You About Nuclear Energy" by Maxinomics. Also, Bob addresses an embarrassing elephant.

05:44 -- Clip 1: In the 1960s, the US were leaders in nuclear energy. Why did that change? What happened?

09:02 -- Clip 2: Let's watch a guy eat radioactive uranium! Are our intuitions about the dangers overblown? Also, did the movie Fat Man and Little Boy lie to us? Plus, Bob makes a shocking declaration!

16:32 -- Clip 3: What about our intuitions about radiation itself? Are those fears overblown? How many deaths are caused by all our available energy sources?

25:34 -- Clip 4: What do all the regulations on nuclear power cost? Why would anyone take the risk to try to build one?

31:14 -- Promoting our new sponsor: "https://TheSwanBrothers.com/cross"!

34:19 -- Clip 5: Smaller is better! Could Small Modular Reactors shake us out of our anti-nuclear-energy malaise? What does the experience of the US Navy have to teach us about the safety and usefulness of SMRs?

48:46 -- How should we measure energy efficiency? Density? Land use requirements? Safety? Environmental considerations? How would Ancapistan handle these issues? How should our current statist society proceed?

1:05:35 -- Outro. Thanks for watching Haman Nature!

Sponsor mentioned: https://theswanbrothers.com/cross

Video mentioned: "They're Lying To You About Nuclear Energy" by Maxinomics - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxDd3Whl_9s&t=6s

Counterpunch article mentioned: "Cancer in Sailors in US Navy Nuclear-Powered Ships": https://nukewatchinfo.org/cancer-in-sailors-in-us-navy-nuclear-powered-ships/

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