PBS Space Time - S2025E04: The Final Barrier to (Nearly) Infinite Energy
They say fusion is 50 years away, no matter when you ask. Then why are billions suddenly being pumped into fusion startups? Yes to train LLMs, but there's a reason the technobrats are bullish on fusion in particular. The fact is, the technological challenges have been chipped away and in many cases solved over the past decades, and there's really no one deal-breaker difficulty remaining. One of the final challenges is deciding on the physical vessel to contain our mini artificial stars--and we have some pretty sci-fi options that are nearly ready to go.
Cast: Matthew O’Dowd
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PBS Space Time S2025E04 Synopsis
Stream PBS Space Time "The Final Barrier to (Nearly) Infinite Energy" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2025-02-13, this episode is part of Season 2025 of PBS Space Time. Featuring performances from Matthew O’Dowd among the cast. With a runtime of 22m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary and Talk series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. They say fusion is 50 years away, no matter when you ask. Then why are billions suddenly being pumped into fusion startups? Yes to train LLMs, but there's a reason the technobrats are bullish on fusion in particular. The fact is, the technological ch...
