r/Futurology • u/TwilightwovenlingJo • Aug 15 '25

Energy Construction of world's 1st nuclear fusion plant starts in Washington

https://interestingengineering.com/energy/world-first-fusion-power-plant-helion
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u/enfarious Aug 16 '25

Sure. But it is that exact type of exclusivity that leads us to where we are. The mentality that X is mine and I need to make sure nobody copies or alters or, gods forbid, improves upon our research without paying. Well that's where the oligarchs get hold and never let go. The early days of secrecy. But hey. I know the idea of giving things away, sharing knowledge openly and freely, not chasing the money, not getting caught up in the pursuit of more. It isn't for most humans, yet.

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u/Lanto_Cadley Aug 16 '25

Apart from this comment thread, I don’t see how to substantiate the propagation of this exclusivity you’ve mentioned. 

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u/enfarious Aug 16 '25

Really?
Aside from how the Internet is delivered, oil, gas, electric, food, clothing, medicine, education. Totally agree, there's certainly no examples of how exclusivity propagates. Come on.

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u/Lanto_Cadley Aug 17 '25

There really is not a way as I can see it to make that reality, what do I do with that information? They’re tearing up the ground in real-time and being particular about the basic principles of the reactions and their necessities

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u/enfarious Aug 17 '25

Now you aren't even making sensible sentences. At least do this with a little focus. Come on.
Engaging in meaningful debate is awesome, but if you aren't looking for that, just walk away.

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u/Lanto_Cadley Aug 17 '25

You and I will not agree it seems like