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

[@lexfridman]

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.

[@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

[@jeffreytwite1407]

Shut up nerd

[@wesleypatterson2883]

WRONG DUMMY, YOU GET THROWN OUT AN AIR LOCK IN SPACE YOU WILL UNDERSTAND.

[@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.

[@rb28772]

If fusion we're a reality, then wouldn't electric cars be the best use of fusion electricity? I don't understand how a supposedly intelligent person can make such gross misjudgements.

[@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.

[@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

[@milesharper4821]

2023 dawg

[@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

[@sydw7195]

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

[@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”

[@michal_kowal]

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

[@LovingDeantheGodMachine333]

@@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

[@srichmond3586]

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

[@blackshard641]

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.

[@danielforgedragon3446]

I was thinking the same thing

[@tbleecker]

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

[@badlaamaurukehu]

"God'm'other"

[@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.

[@Tina06019]

@@TradeStarPros We do not even need to evoke the post apocalyptic “SHTF” scenario to appreciate that there is a trade off when we replace physical/intellectual pursuits (like farming, which requires a lot of thought and knowledge to do well) with sedentary/intellectual pursuits. I practice medicine, and I work in my garden, attempting to help vegetables and flowers grow. Both endeavors require thought, but the physical exertion (of gardening and hiking) is necessary to keep my brain agile enough to stay up to date in medicine. An old man once told me “when you are hungry is not the best time to learn to garden” when I was deprecating the small size of my vegetable garden.

[@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 .

[@EtreTocsin]

What is your IQ?

[@playpaltalk]

@@EtreTocsin My IQ was 79 two years ago and now is 84 after I started listening to Lex Fridman.

[@NamelessFG]

@@playpaltalkare you sure that test was accurate? The fact that you are here and wanting to learn stuff like this tells me it’s atleast above 100.

[@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?

[@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!!!

[@emmanuelpraize11]

📩📩☝️☝️☝️

[@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.

[@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 👋

[@analogGigabyte]

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

[@revolutionaryfrog]

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

[@OoohhForSure]

We are going to need people like you!

[@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.

[@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 .

[@Dustin094life]

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

[@halfdayofthejackal9372]

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

[@obsidian66]

That is a tongue twister😂

[@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.

[@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.

[@ThePathOfEudaimonia]

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

[@547doug]

Dennis Whyte Is a natural born teacher. Just listening to his conversation with Lex, has cleared up a lot of physics that I just didn't understand all. This is what makes KZbin so fantastic, I get a one-on-one session with the head of MIT's particle physics division. Lex askes all the right questions., AWSOME!

[@547doug]

Unless asked about the most powerful man in the world, he is so ridiculously happy!

[@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 ❤

[@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.)

[@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

[@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...

[@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...

[@toddwmac]

Lex...I believe few appreciate how lucky we are to have you as a catalyst for these kinds of conversations and discussions. They are not only interesting in a topical sense, but the fundamental act of exploring big concepts and beliefs, in a respectful and truly curious way is invaluable. Unfortunately, the competence and confidence required to nurture these encounters are traits which are disappearing rapidly. Thank you for keeping those sparks alive and hopefully allowing them to ignite people's imaginations and their intentions.

[@phemartin]

The simplicity of how he conveys complex ideas is astonishing.

[@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

[@GeneCAu]

This dude sounds like he’s in his 20s

[@JackBlackNinja]

For real he sounds identical to Zach Star

[@Strato5Fear]

His vocabulary is that of a much younger man than what we would expect of an individual of his age and education level. I believe it’s a positive thing in this type of platform

[@lopezb]

Curiosity and inspiration and wonder keep you young!

[@geefy0]

It shocked me when I saw the voice vs. the age. Good for him.

[@99guspuppet8]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ twenty years from now

[@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

[@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.

[@emmanuelpraize11]

📩📩☝️☝️☝️

[@DonBrowningRacing]

Actually most people understand that there is a manufacturing background in any item that used energy. What is fun though is the free photons from fusion in the solar process hitting my solar panels moving electrons to my battery storage and then to my car when I plug in. No wires or $ cost in the production.

[@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

[@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.

[@TheCollectorEdd]

Now it's 3.5 years away.

[@samedwards2400]

Now it’s 3 years away

[@pandabärlounge]

now its 2 yrs and 11 months away

[@DbleOohWoo7]

2.5 years ⏱️👈🏻

[@pookiepats]

so was Y2K, so was 2012 - some grand event isn't going to bail you out. You will have to live with the life you build, worry about that.

[@Jeffjesaja]

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

[@MalcolmAGibbs]

Project Blue Beam

[@happycamper137]

As he speaks, I can only think that we are wonderfully CREATED.

[@timhadley1911]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@jutjub22]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@ObserverAndObserved]

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

[@jannichi6431]

Yessir, Nano and tech ENG🚀!

[@myshepspud1]

You really are awesome Lex. I don't know your background how you got into this but the fact you keep up with these world renowned people is both impressive and not a surprise. It's not from ego, you just exude self preparedness and ultimate respect for your hosts craft. Please keep that amazing non egotistical thirst for consuming and displaying knowledge for us. And thank you!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@emmanuelpraize11]

📩📩☝️☝️☝️

[@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.

[@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.

[@denniscowdrick1255]

Back in High school in the 50s I thought I wanted to work in Nuclear Science. Your story sounds like it would have been a very good choice. I instead learned Electronics and later became a Radar designer and advanced technology (IR, EO, technical sensor analysis) leader in several Aerospace Companies. I kept hearing that we’re only 10 years away from Nuclear Power. Finally it’s sort of true! Thank you for your great presentation and obvious leadership in pushing technical advancement. In the last few years I find very reasonable evidence that 1. we lost several advanced civilizations of which the most recent was about 12,000 years ago and 2. technology seen World Wide reveals that we lost major capabilities to quarry, shape and erect Megastructures such as the great Pyramids. With your incredible connections, have you run across any clues to these Megalithic capabilities? Even the Egyptians claim they are a benefactor of a previous now lost technological civilization. Recent clearing of the Amazon and LASAR mapping reveal evidence of extensive past technological civilizations. Seems to me it’s time for the truth to come out.

[@HannahRoot55]

Cowdrick

[@akosludvig]

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

[@Stevenb77]

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

[@richardhouser508]

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

[@SecretState]

Fusion is the end of energy scarcity that’s why there is a mad push for cashing out of the old world ✌️💚

[@ScottLovenberg]

Unless I get there first! Could you imagine if the first player to untap unlimited energy creates a scarcity model. What if DeBeers diversifies its portfolio and gets into the fusion game and just starts crushing it?

[@ericsfishingadventures4433]

I sure hope so, but I think it's far more likely that the people at the wef and world governments have far far more nefarious plans.

[@DarkLight-sz1vp]

@@ericsfishingadventures4433 💯

[@SecretState]

@@ScottLovenberg why ? Why ? 2hy did you just do that .. crushing ✌️💚

[@SecretState]

@@ericsfishingadventures4433 I'm going to use my son's as a unit of measurement and say the babies born in the 2000 will have 90's babies helping them straighten this whole world out .. that my hope ✌️💚

[@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?

[@petefletcher5380]

3 hours, no way did I think that I would stay the course but I did. What an interesting man is Dennis Whyte and how interesting and instructive his explanation of the science behind not just nuclear fusion but the periphery science around it that helps make it possible. He must be an inspiration to his students and those who work with him as he certainly was to this 69 year old.

[@HannahRoot55]

Fletcher 👋

[@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.

[@spazneria]

I don't know how you do it Lex but you always seem to conduct interviews with people talking about things I've been interested in recently.

[@asatorftw]

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

[@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

[@romfrolov]

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

[@kstaxman2]

Thanks for introducing me to Dennis. He's amazing and certainly one to open ones eyes. Your work bring all these people to us is a special gift you have. Thank you isn't enough but it's all we really have to give you. Carry on we need the insight you bring to us.

[@Jdjsksjdhdj]

Rose stood frozen, staring up at the black hole as it slowly grew larger in the sky. She had never seen anything like it before. It was both beautiful and terrifying, a stark reminder of how small and insignificant they were in the vast universe. As the black hole drew closer, Rose could feel the intense gravity pulling at her body. She stumbled and fell, the ground shaking beneath her. She looked around in horror as buildings crumbled and people ran for their lives. Desperately, Rose tried to run, but she was no match for the relentless pull of the black hole. The air was being sucked from her lungs, and the sound of it was deafening. She closed her eyes and waited for the inevitable end. Suddenly, a bright light enveloped her, and she felt herself being pulled upwards. She opened her eyes and saw that she was surrounded by a shimmering, otherworldly light. It was like nothing she had ever seen before. She looked down and saw that the Earth was being torn apart, buildings and people sucked into the black hole's event horizon. She felt a pang of sadness and fear, knowing that everything she had ever known was gone. But as she continued to rise, the fear and sadness were replaced with wonder and amazement. She saw the stars up close, their light distorted by the intense gravity of the black hole. She saw comets and asteroids streaking past her, and planets being thrown out of their orbits. For Rose, the black hole was a reminder of the power and vastness of the universe. She felt small and insignificant, but also awed and humbled. And as she continued to rise, she knew that she was witnessing something truly extraordinary, even if it meant the end of her world.

[@buckythekiller5969]

What are you quoting

[@jdepew]

Absolutely incredible that this exists and is free for all!

[@kburke1965]

Finally a physicist who explains mass energy equivalence properly. Notice how he clearly distinguishes rest mass from total mass. Only the rest mass changes when energy is released from a process. Total mass (including the relativistic mass of photons and other particles) is conserved. The idea that mass (rather than matter) is “converted” to energy in nuclear (or chemical for that matter) reactions is a common misconception among educated lay people.

[@HannahRoot55]

1965.

[@danychampagne8745]

What a great podcast on fusion 101. Thank you for allowing us to peak in this world. Merci Lex!

[@scottring2743]

Wow, I was listening to Dennis and I could have sworn he was a super young, super genius. This was super inspiring to listen to this conversation and it was challenging to track in one part because it was so eloquent and high-level. The good stuff!

[@DarkestTikTok]

He sounds like Peter Zeihan

[@Warkillable]

Man, I have been following Fusion energy for a while now and its crazy to believe how close we could be to a new energy source that hopefully could reduce our need for toxic energy sources.

[@chortler]

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

[@jimnichols5584]

After watching this my head hurt but in a very good way. Thanks for a great interview with such an easy to understand speaker.

[@consumer1843]

#AGITraining 101 level scientific discussion

[@govindagovindaji4662]

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

[@mo000on]

I really enjoyed this one. A fascinating subject and a very likeable personality that clearly loves what he does and talking about it. On top of all that, the fact that people around the world can lsiten to MIT lecturers speak for free on KZbin is just amazing.

[@JDUK71]

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

[@eukaryotic0703]

This was a good one Lex, thank 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.

[@keithromig]

This guy is legit there is not alot of people that really kno what there talking about this guy does and he explains everything perfect. Great show 👍

[@relaxmarco]

What an amazing and inspiring conversation. What a pleasure.

[@andrelaurinat4980]

What a pleasure indeed. Thanks for sharing.

[@markobe08]

Lex is the real influencer. Impressive as usual.

[@jannichi6431]

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

[@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

[@classicalliberalarts]

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

[@Mr.Muscaria]

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

[@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

[@hbofbyu1]

Building a spacecraft that could fly into the sun and fly back out without being damaged is how far away we are from successful commercial nuclear fusion. Don't hold your breath that this will be in your lifetime. A successful milestone is defined as one that is convincing enough to attract 10 more years of funding.

[@davidhutchins8144]

Fantastic interview on an incredibly interesting and important new technology. Thank you Lex and Dennis

[@jtm0311]

I watched this whole interview in one sitting. Amazing 👏

[@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

[@LukeRanieri]

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

[@Jahson-Crypto]

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

[@alandeutsch833]

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

[@zlozlozlo]

Can we somehow get this guy to talk about Helion? I got super hyped about it since the Real Engineering video, but then I saw the whole concept get "debunked" on KZbin. And since I basically only have a high school level understanding of physics, I don't know who's right or who to trust. Would be nice to get an opinion from someone like Dennis Whyte.

[@amrenmiller6053]

I said less than a month ago that I thought that Helion was the one that was most likely to succeed, but now I'm not so sure, also because of that video.

[@jaimecaballero2577]

Concept wise is really clever, but the use of helium 3 for a reactor is something you will see in the next century. It is too hard right now to do even D-T. It is not going to achieve the statements that they made. But they will develop technology and produce knowledge, which is important as well.

[@julian-sark]

I LOVE how in the description of super conductors, he corrects himself from "going around in a circuit for infinity" to "for all eternity". These two concepts are not the same, and being technically correct IS the best kind of correct! :D

[@ricksalin1783]

Lex Fridman is honestly constantly trying to improve himself and humanity as a whole is how I see him.

[@LazyEinstein]

Absolutely fantastic Podcast today. Amazed, optimistic, and heavily interested in the future of all of this. Loved this podcast.

[@cliftonblanton1336]

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

[@botmetkas]

Lex, in this one you are for real. Your guest has an interesting personality.