Dennis Whyte: Nuclear Fusion and the Future of Energy | Lex Fridman Podcast

Dennis Whyte is a nuclear scientist at MIT and the director of the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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OUTLINE:
0:00 - Introduction
0:32 - Nuclear fusion
18:31 - e=mc^2
32:58 - Fission vs fusion
38:10 - Nuclear weapons
41:56 - Plasma
49:07 - Nuclear fusion reactor
1:04:27 - 2022 nuclear fusion breakthrough explained
1:25:04 - Magnetic confinement
1:44:14 - ITER
1:49:01 - SPARC
2:03:00 - Future of fusion power
2:11:33 - Engineering challenges
2:30:14 - Nuclear disasters
2:34:58 - Cold fusion
2:49:14 - Kardashev scale
2:58:38 - Advice for young people
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Here are the timestamps. Please check out our sponsors to support this podcast. 0:00 - Introduction & sponsor mentions: - Rocket Money: rocketmoney.com/lex - MasterClass: masterclass.com/lex to get 15% off - InsideTracker: insidetracker.com/lex to get 20% off 0:32 - Nuclear fusion 18:31 - e=mc^2 32:58 - Fission vs fusion 38:10 - Nuclear weapons 41:56 - Plasma 49:07 - Nuclear fusion reactor 1:04:27 - 2022 nuclear fusion breakthrough explained 1:25:04 - Magnetic confinement 1:44:14 - ITER 1:49:01 - SPARC 2:03:00 - Future of fusion power 2:11:33 - Engineering challenges 2:30:14 - Nuclear disasters 2:34:58 - Cold fusion 2:49:14 - Kardashev scale 2:58:38 - Advice for young people

[@andyhyde4711]

I look forward to you and your guests

[@motivationoncommandofficial]

I love these timestamps, more channels should do this! Appreciate it Lex!

[@caesar_cipher]

Thanks Lex for interviewing a scientific thought leader like Dennis Whyte. I was very disappointed with your last interview of Omar Suleiman and allowing him to whitewash the wrongs of his religion. Basically you gave him a free ride to justify the extremist stances of his cult. People like Omar Suleiman are much more dangerous than Kanye West or Andrew Tate. Great to see you back to what u do best - interviewing scholars. Thanks

[@bigslappy1984]

Yo lex, can you upload this episode on Spotify please? Like soon? Because I would like to listen to it while I'm cutting grass 😁😁😁😁

[@antennawilde]

How did you get 2.6 million subs overnight? How do you get these high-end billionaire guests right out of the gate? Why are almost all of your wikipedia page citations from 2022? Why don't you reveal your financial backers? It screams deep state actor.

[@zenorabbit439]

Lex telling Advertisers he’s not doing ad reads but he will put it in the description is the biggest flex of 2022

[@jumpingspider7105]

@user-ye5tg5ck3t scam!

[@peterdelaney1618]

Accurate observation, mistaken date

[@damians.7859]

He reads them in audio-only version, but still a flex

[@jakepicard7858]

It has me thinking about using his code for 15% off masterclass

[@donuts_are_good]

Apparently he does em on audio only

[@andersbjorkman8666]

My anscestors worked the mines and fields of northern Sweden, and here I am, not that many years later, watching a talk between two american professors, on a computer that does millions upon millions of computations every second, in a language that was not my first, the information traveling from a datacenter at a speed of 206,856,796 m/s. What a time to be alive!

[@EnergyShifting]

Space isn’t real buddy

[@j.christie2594]

1984, I lived in log cabin my family raised, with hand tools and sweat. But I chatted with NASA, SKUNKWORKS AND JPL workers in past decade. Met Eric Snowden. Learned to use 3D printer. From Mountains of PA farmland, to playing with Robots and meeting people that made robotic Fly... Hacker that, made precursor to "total global control". Where WE Start and where WE End up, can be levels apart.

[@TradeStarPros]

This is because you are human and have a difficult time understanding exponentiation, we all do

[@JayM-]

His ability to explain complex things in simple ways is amazing. His students are lucky to have him

[@patmanpatmanson]

Sadly, there are no simple answers to complicated questions. Simple answers may be entertaining but you can not run a smartphone or fly home for holidays in or on simple answers. I say it is better to tell the people how it is and then teach them so they are able to understand because they are. No offense of course, bro.

[@captainLoknar]

his ability to avoid actual status of the fusion research and counter the misconceptions of the population at large on what's happening... is a lot more amazing. I love science but I hate the corporate capture of science in every field of work... Be very suspicious of these military and us ministry of energy budget funding this research -- the real experts know the fusion reactions are practically impossible for civilian applications. I didn't hear anything about this in a 3 hour interview although I skipped most of it. 3 hours and never mention that there's been no sign this will ever be doable although there's been progress. After a 3 hour podcast it's amazing he's not hinting of any of what I mention in 12 seconds. Very dishonest. And suspicious. Again, amazing I have to explain the science of fusion, after this scientist was interviewed 3 hours and not address it: Fusion works in a star because it's so huge but it's very cold compare to what we need to make it work in a reactor - because actually in a star fusion occurs very rarely - it's just very very huge. How much smaller a nuclear reactor is than a star? How much lower 1atm is than the pressures in the star's mantle? And then if Lex was actual good science reporter, he'd ask to explain why there's so much effort to research this. There's great progress in the engineering challenge and the chance of accidental discoveries. Very disappointing, as usual, for science news on the internet.

[@thesybarite1]

In addition to being one of the smartest people on the planet Dennis Whyte can also explain things in layman's terms so an average person can follow along and sort of understand. He is a national treasure among educators and his peer group. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@davidh.castro2944]

Your smart people you talk about Are nothing but lost soles in a lie Okay One day you will know the truth And it’s closer then you think Read the Talmud Then tell me Jesus was not the Messiah Right!

[@davidh.castro2944]

Interpreting lie Is nothing but a story Explane d by a fool That has been brain washed To believe something they will never witness

[@Smartshhh-sp8xz]

You see, what they want, is to figure out and use the tech for themselves and then eventually against the population. This happens time and time and time again. Over and over. Is betcha i could figure that crap out in no time and be running the show. But then, they would steal it from me. This is what -GOOVVS do. Every time. They only care about the chosen ones they choose. If you aren't on their list, U just a nobody. And the ones on their list, are only good at 1 thing. Doing what they r told. So they never understand they are being used.

[@AJ-yj7fl]

@@davidh.castro2944 If this is a troll, wow holy shit good job! If you're serious, seek professional help.

[@onapermo]

​@AJ-yj7fl lol I was just about to say the same but probably not as nice as you put it. I thought it more like holy shit you've wasted your life thus far worshipping a god of sick, power greedy people's imagination... interpretated multiple times beyond original meaning (scriptures). got brainwashed one way or another. The guy needs to eat mushrooms and give himself to them when the time comes. Doorway to the backbones to space and time and if youre luxky youll have contact with beings that want to help you, heal you and show you the way to God. Don't be scared to give in. Trust the process. Trust they have good intentions

[@tbleecker]

“My grandfather plowed fields with horses…I get to design fusion reactors.” One of the best interviews yet

[@badlaamaurukehu]

"God'm'other"

[@user-yv4gg7jb2f]

[@TradeStarPros]

His grandfather was likely a physically stronger human. This is the trade off. The importance of that trade off won't be felt until we are under extreme survival pressure. Very quickly our machine can be shut down, since they all run on chips. I bet it would then be useful to be able to plow fields.

[@susanrosegale6646]

This is my addiction - listening to brilliant men/women talk to each other. I literally can't put it down, and relish when I will have time to watch/listen to it, replying it, all to calm myself. I loose track of time and I go read esoteric things sourced on the talks. I wish this had been around when I was younger, I may have been inspired to take a different path in my career. Thanks Lex for being brilliantly YOU and sticking to your principles, and brining on brilliant people like Dennis Whyte.

[@Crackercrk]

I would also love to hear some recommendations

[@shobanasanthanagopalan]

This podcast is my therapy sometimes :)

[@jordancanter1958]

@Will Swift o

[@jordancanter1958]

I relate to this so much. I have figured a whole method to listening at work and watching for my Boss because its against the rules and it's become so important to me that it's worth the risk of losing my factory job to listen to great conversations and learn things I never would of dreamed of.

[@TeutobergForestryService]

“Brilliant women”

[@analogGigabyte]

Greatest episode ever. Dennis Whyte is a person I could listen to for days

[@stevenzapiler5806]

His admiration of Feynman seems gentle, as does his voice and manner. And yet, the intensity of his ability to share and speak of these mattes is quite the opposite. He never falters at being ready to explain every thing with seeming ease. His ENERGY is beautiful.

[@HannahRoot55]

Zapiller 👋

[@michalkowal4816]

30min into this and I'm already so grateful for human brains and people like Lex and Dennis. So amazing that we can connect through digital device and liste n about cutting edge technology. On behalf of humanity, for humanity; thank you.

[@seanderby8712]

yes, thank you Lex

[@markelfstrom]

Cood Point. So lets renew nuclear power to generate electricity as before. Using nat.gas and coal is for homes. This Fusion energy is 12-15 years away. Nuclear is very safe now and efficient.

[@indegruv]

barf

[@DrDeuteron]

@@markelfstrom 12 to 15? Is 100x short of break even

[@lovingdeanthegodmachine5622]

@@DrDeuteron my rabbit hole self believes all technology that’s being made public now probably existed for a 50-100years already just secretly then they wait to make these things public until they learn how they can profit and regulate from it first before they give it to the masses. I think all though this topic is cool and I love nerding out about it, but I believe the technology and things secret companies, military and governments are working on right now are 10X more interesting and advanced than what is just now coming out to the public as possible now. That’s my two cents tho have a good day/night

[@timhaldane7588]

Dennis Whyte is truly a hidden gem, whom we would all benefit from having a greater presence in science communication. His eloquence, patience and optimism reminds me of Sagan.

[@halfdayofthejackal9372]

The best lex guest yet. An amazing communicator and teacher 🙌

[@obsidian66]

That is a tongue twister😂

[@NahFam13]

Mr. Whyte absolutely give me a "proton under heat" energy. He didn't just learn to be smart, he learned because he loves knowledge and it shows! Blessed to have such a powerful conversation. I'll have to watch this 2 more times to fully digest all of the knowledge.

[@TheParallelSound]

We need more podcasts that go into our future so we can be self aware of what's coming. People pay to much time to celebrities today. This was by far one of the better podcasts I've listened to in months.

[@emmarawlings8150]

Don't think we have a future.

[@svenjorgensenn8418]

I've known this since I was 7. The info is out there

[@spiritsplice]

There is no future because you let the establishment tell you what the past was.

[@mlee9734]

I'll tell you. Our future is screwed. No one wants to see that the powers above us and scum elite are looking to enslave us through a new monetary system that will be completely digital in which they can cut us off the instant we don't do exactly what they want. CBDCs. You don't want this virus clot shot. Cut off your money

[@Mt3Dpdrtk]

@@svenjorgensenn8418 7? You knew how nuclear fusion generators work at 7?

[@Gu1tate]

this is one of my favorite episodes so far, he explain complex stuff so clearly and easily to digest.

[@LazyEinstein]

I appreciated that as well. Richard Feynman would be proud.

[@Maxschellenberg]

yeah I can't believe I am still following him.

[@RWin-fp5jn]

Yes agree! Dennis made a great contribution to de-mystifying fusion and give it a human face. Learned a few things. Nevertheless, for anyone wanting an instant nuclear solution with practically no waste (the miniscule amount also with a mere 500 year halftime) we MUST now switch to thorium LFTR fission reactors. They are super safe and We have enough thorium on the surface to power earth for 3000 years. And molten salt is proven tech. We had already an operational reactor in the 60’s in oakridge tennessee. Fusion will have its place in the far future. Now it is time to embrace reality and divert at least half of the fusion money to LFTRs . Its up to politicians and NGO’s to get real if green is what they mean.

[@benbbuxton]

Yes, his ability to articulating topics with such depth in a understandable way is a talent, and mark of his intelligence.

[@westside213]

What's amazing to me is how the huge majority of scientists think they know everything but are so ignorant of every field outside of their own. Also, the way these guys take so many things on faith and never provide any defense for them is frightening. They're truly the priests of secularists. (Everything that many atheist/agnostic scientists hate about the priests of old, they represent for modern godless, hedonists, secularists, etc.)

[@srichmond3586]

I really appreciate how accessible you make advanced science and topics.

[@playpaltalk]

Dr. Whyte if a low IQ person like me can understand everything you said you have an amazing talent to teach. Thank you Lex .

[@Dustin094life]

You are a scholar for not having ads we love you uncle lex

[@DerbJd]

One of my favourite podcasts so far, Lex. This guy is very cool.

[@tmjmccormack]

genius

[@GerardVaughan-qe7ml]

It's probably his presence stopping the thing from attaining the 100 million degrees required. He needs to warm up a bit !

[@JTient]

Amazing! Blown away how simply he explained fusion and relativity right away. I've gotten into the weeds myself.

[@waynelondon9776]

Absolutely fascinating discussion! I had to share this with my wife and she watched it in an airport killing time and she said her hour and half layover seemed like a millisecond cause it was so riveting and interesting!

[@aoeu256]

Can you make lithium and boron with nuclear fusion

[@meditationcentral8067]

@@aoeu256 aa as s😂😂

[@Hexanitrobenzene]

@@aoeu256 Theoretically, you can make any element with fusion. This is how most elements in the universe are created: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stellar_nucleosynthesis Whether you will get energy or will have to spend energy is another question...

[@Jeffjesaja]

One on my favourite guests. The holographic principle, finally imaginable. And those final minutes (the ai moment), priceless.

[@MalcolmAGibbs]

Project Blue Beam

[@ChrisInmanDrums]

I am currently studying Physics at University (Salford, UK) with an exclusive desire to pursue a career in Fusion at JET here in the UK. I am SO excited to listen to this and get further inspired for the future (mine, career-wise, but also that of humanity). I've been eagerly awaiting a conversation on this topic from one of the big podcasters over the past couple of months and here it is! Thank you Lex!!!

[@lexfridman442]

📩📩☝️☝️☝️

[@jannichi6431]

Took 50+ years to think of Fusion until last year's progress. Your work could eliminate electricity hardship (India and poorer countries🌎). 🙏☘️JaeT🚀🤓JET

[@Kavriel]

Hopefully you and others can help us stop dreaming. We don't a fusion dream, we need a fusion reality.

[@dalirkosimov4623]

I'm in a similar position. I'm doing mech eng (QMUL) and cannot wait to specialise in plasma physics and nuclear fusion. This podcast was a God send

[@kronkite1530]

“Godsteam!” Literally, as well as figuratively? Hope you succeed.

[@lukaszmarciniak2729]

What a smart and likeable person

[@walterhartman]

I agree. I learned so much from this. So refreshing getting an actual expert talking where we can understand.

[@SPRDAVE]

@@walterhartman HE WILL TEACH YOU RIGHT ..WOW .. TEACH ME WOW UNREAL WOW .

[@SPRDAVE]

HE WILL TEACH YOU RIGHT ..WOW .. TEACH ME WOW UNREAL WOW .

[@szabinasinkovits3358]

At the beginning of this episode I didn't hope that I will understand so much of this fusion thing. But Whyte can explain so clear that after listenig him I was able to forward this knowledge to my friends. Thanks!

[@ThomasLee123]

Fusion is simple enough to understand, but not so easy to implement.

[@sydw7195]

Mr. Whyte came to my school a few months ago and explained this project to us. so cool to say i met him!

[@EmotionAlchemy77]

Prayers been Answered man damn!! more fusion scientists please!

[@jannichi6431]

Yessir, Nano and tech ENG🚀!

[@svavar82]

Lex is becoming the best podcaster. Last year I listened to him more than Joe Rogan and Patrick Bet-David. I still love them equally but Lex has just had talks more suited to my interests lately.

[@renaissancestatesman]

Chris Williamson is a newer favorite of mine.

[@timandersen8030]

Patrick Bet-David ran a company called PHP that is a pyramid scheme by taking advantage of people. And there are no other podcasters like Lex that can consistently invite and talk with other top scientists and engineers for like 2-3 hrs.

[@oldchunkocoal2781]

Why do you listen to a marketing / mlm guru like Patrick Bet-David lol.

[@svavar82]

@@oldchunkocoal2781 Because he asks tough questions and respectfully debates people in a composed manner. I like when he confronts people and gives them a chance to explain without interrupting them but is not afraid to disagree and explain why he does. Like when he asked Neil deGrasse Tyson about COVID, mRNA and mandates he was composed even when Neil was shouting and frothing at the mouth. He doesn't pander to his guests.

[@SapientEudaimonia]

Patrick Bet-David, come on. Let's not put guys like that on a pedestal.

[@eduarddub1457]

Now it's 3.5 years away.

[@samedwards2400]

Now it’s 3 years away

[@samhauck8886]

So glad he mentioned James Burke's Connections and The Day the Universe changed. Fantastic series. Well worth watching.

[@Cyril29a]

Connections changed my life. I was 17 in 1992 when my Canadian city got The Learning channel which aired Connections, Connections 2 and the Day The Universe Changed. Those shows ignighted a curiosity that remains and inspired me to pursue science.

[@phemartin]

The simplicity of how he conveys complex ideas is astonishing.

[@jutjub22]

I could listen to this whole day, every day :). Thanks to Dennis and Lex.

[@pootthatbak2578]

Fusion..no, fuhget about..lets plug a wire into dennis whyte..hes a nonstop ball of energy..he just talked for 3 hours and he made every single word count!!!! What an amazing 3 hours. All grounded, practical, common sense talk. This man is a treasure ❤

[@classicalliberalarts]

Amazing how accessible Dr. Whyte makes this subject. Thank you!

[@ogfit5448]

This is insane. I saw the US department of energy announced the fusion advancements recently. I'm studying programming and physics and I'm wondering if I could work on this technology one day.

[@_RMSG_]

I believe in you brother

[@bluesuedeshoes801]

Hopefully, keep at it, I believe in you

[@ObserverChat]

One of the best podcast i have ever seen and heard. love it! great session. Thank you Lex. I would love to hear Dennis again. what a great man and a great conversation.

[@kristinessTX]

Listening to two people that are the top of their respective fields is….my little bit of heaven on earth. 3 hours well spent. Fascinating discussion

[@timhadley1911]

This might be one of the best podcasts you've ever done.

[@ulfderulfte]

my god this was such a wonderful conversation, I'm going to listen to it for a 2nd time

[@far-middle]

It feels good to have your bias confirmed but you aren't learning or improving. I dont agree with him that the US is definitely guilty but I listen to all sides

[@WESMITH91]

I missed a few sections. Did he cover LENR/Cold Fusion?

[@alandeutsch833]

@@WESMITH91yes. it’s highly highly unlikely to ever work

[@JDUK71]

Great interview, Dennis Whyte is very good at explaining the basics of Nuclear Fusion.

[@asatorftw]

This interview gave me hope for our future and motivated me to brush up my physics basics. Thank you Lex and Dennis!

[@ned_mograph5957]

the bonfire and wet log analogy at 1:08:40 made me laugh out loud. I love Denis Whyte, very articulate and has great infectious excitement! Thanks for sharing

[@MrGeoffreyish]

Amazing podcast! Im grateful to mr. Dennis to take time and have courage to discuss and explain such an important field of science publicly.

[@lexfridman442]

📩📩☝️☝️☝️

[@30dynamo]

This man, bring him back in a couple months, it's a pleasure to hear him talk and understand everything all while keeping a casual vibe to it. Really good interview

[@mvmlego1212]

Thumbs-up to this conversation, simply because this is the fist time I've heard anyone, in the several hours of reading and listening that I've done about nuclear fusion, talk about the benchmarks for fusion progress (e.g. Qp) and the ratios between them. It's maddening how little detail most people who discuss this topic provide.

[@bartlx]

Long time since I listened through +3h00 of a Lex video in one go. It put my other interest, programming, a bit on a hold, and I didn't want to do that anymore. Lex, you take away too much of my time ;) But I really enjoyed this one. Such clear explanations of interesting and fundamental things in physics. Almost made me feel smarter than I really am.

[@LarsRyeJeppesen]

If you are into programming, did you not see the Carmack episode? Amazing

[@tau3457]

The first 10 or 15 mins make me wonder how many people - even from Lex's STEM leaning audience - really understand the base physics, chem and biology we all were taught at ~11-13 years old. Great start to a podcast.

[@lexfridman442]

📩📩☝️☝️☝️

[@bjenkin100]

you were taught physics, chem and biolgy at 11 yrs old... ? wow

[@havokanddisorder]

@@bjenkin100 you weren't?

[@bjenkin100]

@@havokanddisorder no , but then maybe depends on the level. i suppose i did- but not like real physics, chem and biology. i do remember a few kids who i guess were close to that schedule. for me and my peers that was more high school really... at least middle school. 11 and 12 is like 5th and 6th grade. i suppose we always had Biology to some extent - from the beginning. my daughter 3rd grade and these more moden S.T.E.M programs are including more significant science earlier. Funny thing is they are using more of these programs to help now- and get to subject areas earlier - AND YET - in many ways the kids still know less and we still falling behind, although a lot of that is poverty or troubled districts etc. I was in school in 70's and 80's .... i just had my 8 year as an "old man" lol

[@tau3457]

@bryan jenkin high school in Australia (year 8-12) was from 11yo - 15yo for me. I am sure it is different around the world.

[@OutThere5]

I fell asleep while watching a portion of this late at night, and dreamed that I was at a lecture with him speaking, absorbing every word that he spoke as the video continued playing! Just like it was real and could clearly hear every word! I tried asking questions during the lecture and he never acknowledged me lol.

[@alandeutsch833]

HAHA!

[@wnhulsey3]

Amazing!!! Thanks so much for posting this. A wonderful scientist and lecturer. Lex treated Dr. Whyte with abundant respect, which is clearly well-deserved.Probably one of the best science KZbin videos.

[@HannahRoot55]

Are you a lawyer ?

[@ottofrank3445]

I said it twice, i said it and I say it again Lex is saving the internet therefore saving the humanity.

[@savage22bolt32]

"Say it again Sam"...

[@jayobannon5359]

Oh joy

[@Jack-gy1ju]

Lex, thank you for the work you do. You never seem to tire of doing the good work and spreading love in the world. You are an inspiration to me and many others.

[@yvonnehyatt8353]

Need trees to block the harmful part of 5-G . This is one of your best interviews, Dennis is telling the Science in an interesting way.

[@lionelpastor7867]

always so interesting, the dream would be to have a sum up transcript or a 30/45mn videos of these long amazing interviews

[@smivy]

I really enjoyed this episode. Dennis Whyte did a fantastic job of explaining things that I was curious about, and Lex asked some great questions to guide me to think deeper

[@Westsideswimcoach]

Really nice to hear Dennis talk. His explanations are precise and flow. No gaps. Really enjoyable to listen and learn from him. Wish I could take a class.

[@UsedTee]

The alliteration at the end was just beautiful 😂

[@mariakrisher6903]

This one was exceptionally great! Thank you

[@roanbrand7358]

Would have liked to hear something about the lack of tritium supply and production in the world, which is a problem even if we have a fusion reactor tomorrow

[@gravoc857]

Good news is helium-3 is more abundant on earth than previously thought. This is puzzling to scientists though as it challenges our model of Earth’s proto-formation. The 2nd solution is harvesting Helium-3 from lunar regolith. Which Blue Origins, NASA, ESA, Russia (lol), and China are all currently engaged in a space race to do.

[@govindagovindaji4662]

Master Class. Thank you both. Dennis, you are a wonderful teacher and loved~!

[@DestroyerWill]

I’m so happy he referenced James Burke and the 10 part series “the day the universe changed” truly an amazing series.

[@cliftonblanton1336]

I could actually learn physics if Whyte was my professor. He's incredible in his ability to articulate physics in simple terms!

[@akosludvig]

Only 10 minutes into the podcast and I already love Dennis Whyte as much as, I believe, he loves science. :)

[@JayPeeTheMan]

This conversation was so cool it almost reached absolute zero -273.15ºC. The tokamak-hot topic has drawn my attention like a magnetized hydrogen ion, and ignited new electrons in the nucleus of my donut-shaped brain folds, almost yielding unlimited energy.

[@The_GenXennial]

🤓

[@nR00R]

Nerd

[@nR00R]

Jk man, just making fun of what the majority of KZbinr would say to you.

[@Twenty-Seven]

Magnetized hydrogen ion? Igniting new electrons? Come on, dude. That's a D- attempt.

[@persephone342]

♥️ 🤓💪🏻

[@LukeRanieri]

I love that they’re literally going to design an ARC reactor like in Iron Man haha. Another stupendous interview! Thanks so much.

[@jasoncampbell1411]

I have a feeling Iron man's writer got the inspiration from the researchers.

[@alandeutsch833]

@@jasoncampbell1411iron man is from 2008. the original arc paper is from 2015 i believe. so definitely the other way around

[@therealbettyswollocks]

This was an amazing interview, such an incredible mind. Thanks Lex.

[@jdepew]

Absolutely incredible that this exists and is free for all!

[@breakdownpodcast]

We loved listening to this conversation between two great minds, Dennis and Lex, breaking down these complex concepts into everyday terms. It's absolutely true that this project will require a vast diversity of thinking and thinkers, all working together for a common goal. Hope that this podcast inspires people to learn more about the amazing science and tech behind fusion reactors!

[@indegruv]

barf

[@thedalillama]

This was excellent. My questions were answered, It raised and answered some new ones, and at a level it seems I could understand the concepts.

[@freakymundo]

35:30 Okay, the bell of stored energy per element with iron in the middle, fusion aproaching it from one side and fission approaching it from the other just blew my mind.

[@kennethrobinson7647]

I remember what the world was like before the internet, Lex. It’s unfortunate newer generations don’t get to have that experience.

[@LarsRyeJeppesen]

It was horrible.

[@bernhardvonbarret1729]

Don't worry, when the nukes hit I'm sure they will... they will...

[@peterwoods8060]

Amazing to hear someon talk about something so complex in such a simple way and as if this is the most natural thing in the world. Brilliant listen

[@relaxmarco]

What an amazing and inspiring conversation. What a pleasure.

[@andrelaurinat4980]

What a pleasure indeed. Thanks for sharing.

[@jbwhalen8865]

Farzad, this is the best solo video ive seen you do. Relevant, big-picture economics 101! Great job!

[@lengould9262]

Lex Fridman not Farzad.

[@andyr5579]

That truly was a great watch! My gratitude to everyone involved!

[@HannahRoot55]

Andy 👋

[@omegaofgaia]

Amazing material 10/10 will visit again as always. First got turned into this topic on the Tech Ingredients channel, but i love the lengthy explanation of the different types of containment.

[@zsymbiote]

Keep up the great work. Always a great podcast. Well formulated discussions that captivate multiple thoughts right down to my corr

[@favesongslist]

Wow what an amazing guest, it taken me over a week to listen to, and now I need to start it all over again. Great podcast Lex

[@dlerious77]

Fantastic interview, some of the best explanations of fusion and fission I have seen lately. well done!

[@eukaryotic0703]

This was a good one Lex, thank you.

[@markrindt8730]

This is a very engaging interview the conversation is also very electrifying, and I mean that. Thank you for sharing.

[@richardhouser508]

Lex, Dennis really worked hard during this interview! Thanks much to both of you for the update! Slava Ukraine! UA!

[@Martinko_Pcik]

I saw all Spark related videos and Prof. Whyte interviews from few years ago. I am glad the project is still alive and progressing. I enjoyed the interview very much.

[@jannichi6431]

Remember Burke PBS too.

[@Mr.Muscaria]

After the nuclear fusion announcement. I'm beyond excited for this podcast

[@clintbillton2161]

The first 10 min was pure excellence!!! 👌 The rest super good. Greatings from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@Jeremy101Jeremiah]

Very much one of my favorites episodes. Ty

[@5280ryan]

Standing ovation. This was amazing. Thank you.

[@markobe08]

Lex is the real influencer. Impressive as usual.

[@jannichi6431]

Stole "Lex Flex'" from above commentor. T shirt? AUS Texas 💓🚀 Lex Fridman & Engineers

[@kenstreet1769]

Good job man, you have come light years from your first pod cast. i know its tough to pick a topic and a guest. this pod cast kept my attention.

[@stephanygates6491]

Thank you! A thorough grounding in the physics and engineering progress in fusion research. This average citizen appreciates it.

[@dianedean4170]

Thank you for your podcasts, Lex. I look forward to listening to your fascinating conversations with your guests because you are an excellent listener. I hope you have a great day! Diane Dean

[@vluri258]

Thanks Diane. Lil B

[@bearvincent]

Thanks Diane, Bear

[@Nickerson66]

Thanks Diane, Scuba Steve

[@jonvongeronimo]

Yes! I was hoping you’d be interviewing someone about nuclear fusion after the recent breakthrough.

[@Lashovadjs]

I might be missing something. Could you enlighten a layman like me what the recent breakthrough is?

[@nogal3727]

That was really great Dennis Whyte, thank you.

[@PurnamadaPurnamidam]

Indeed one of the BEST from Lex. ❤

[@jtm0311]

I watched this whole interview in one sitting. Amazing 👏

[@chortler]

Wonderful pod, and maybe one of my favourites of yours so far.

[@negoloko]

This podcast is great. Such brilliant minds talking about such complex topics that show how evolved and how not evolved we are. Thanks Lex for bringing this to us all.

[@cxar71]

I listened to the podcast of this episode before coming here on KZbin, and when he mentioned about all the careers he had I went "Wait! How many careers did he have?!? How old is this guy?", because the way he talks he comes across as full of that enthusiasm so often observed only in relatively young people, he sounded like he was in his late 20s, his 30s. I looked him up and, holy cow (cit.), he was born in 1964! Amazing, the fact Prof. Whyte, at 59 and after having seen so much, is still so invested in, so full of enthusiasm about, what he does, both in terms of research but also of teaching, is very very refreshing. It must be great to have him as a teacher and a mentor in college. It's this kind of persons who propel humankind forward.

[@Stevenb77]

Really enjoyed this one Lex, keep the podcasts coming. Also would appreciate if you continue with the book summary videos.

[@romfrolov]

This is a type of podcast that makes you feel smarter after listening.

[@dhl1544]

great interview. Lots of good information. Smart guy.

[@spawn90761]

I really enjoy the conversations you share, great work. I would like to see you get your mind around physics/mushrooms/DMT/LSD