Nuclear for Newbs

Energy 101: We Ask The Dumb Questions So You Don't Have To

In this episode, we chat with John Chaplin from Last Energy to discuss the intricacies of nuclear energy. This episode explores the basics of nuclear energy, the myths surrounding it, and how Last Energy is revolutionizing the nuclear sector.

Key talking points:

• The basics of how nuclear power plants work
• Fission vs Fusion
• Different elements used in nuclear reactors
• The financial challenges of nuclear energy
• Public perception of nuclear energy
• Opposition from climate activist organizations
• The "Nuclear Renaissance"
• Last Energy's innovative approach
• Potential use cases, with a focus on data centers
• The future of nuclear energy
• Rapid-fire