EP 36: How much of a plug and play is it for a coal fired power plant to be converted to a nuclear power plant
Summary: In this episode we discuss the feasibility of converting existing coal-fired power plants into nuclear power plants, specifically focusing on the use of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). We exam...
23 Okt 202414min
EP 35: A distinction without a meaningful difference? Decoupling v. De-risking
Summary: In this episode, we discuss two distinct strategies for addressing economic dependence on China: de-risking and strategic decoupling. De-risking, favored by the Biden administration, aims to ...
23 Okt 202418min
EP 34: Autonomous cars: Why don’t we have self-driving cars yet?
Summary: In this episode, we discuss the challenges and current state of autonomous vehicle development, focusing on the role of advanced semiconductor chips. We explain the different levels of autono...
23 Okt 20247min
EP 33: Content Moderation, information Industrial Complex
Summary: In this episode we examine the rapid growth of the content moderation industry, comparing it to the military industrial complex. We highlight the high profit margins generated by content mode...
23 Okt 20244min
EP 32: Demographics important but not everything
Summary: In this episode, we discus the importance of demographics, particularly fertility rates, in shaping the future of countries. We present data showing a dramatic decline in global fertility rat...
23 Okt 20246min
EP 31: Counterattacking North Korea with nukes: the reality
Summary: In this episode we discuss the potential consequences of a nuclear attack on North Korea, highlighting the dangers of fallout and the international implications. We examine the reality of US ...
23 Okt 20244min
EP 30: The Jones Act: A time to reform
Summary: In this episode we present a debate surrounding the Jones Act, a US law requiring goods transported between US ports to be carried on US-built, owned, and crewed ships. We highlight arguments...
23 Okt 202416min
EP 29: How much oil and natural gas does US have...
Summary: The sources provide an assessment of the United States' oil and natural gas reserves, suggesting that the country has abundant resources. The Institute for Energy Research (IER) estimates the...
23 Okt 202418min
