I think one of the most memorable parts of the interview with David Wallom (that I am most likely to remember a year from now) was when he discussed nuclear energy and its promising use. He described it as being "the closest thing to magic we have in this domain" that is "immediately realizable", highlighting that nuclear power can be a significant and effective option for diversifying and stabilizing the energy system, especially in times when other sources of energy might be compromised. I will remember this because nuclear energy has been something that I have had much internal debate about, and this interview helped influence my stance on it.
I do not think this aspect of the interview will change my future — apart from my standings on the topic — since my thoughts have no tangible influence on the authorities that would decide on topics regarding nuclear power. However, I think it could have an impact on the discourse of global energy system discussions if elected leaders would be open for discussion and new ideas. Ever since the big nuclear disasters of Chernobyl and Fukushima, governments have generally been averse to developing nuclear energy further in fear of the consequences of potential meltdowns. In addition, the question of nuclear waste is important, and does not yet have a clear solution. Despite these important factors, I think opening up for the discussion of expanding nuclear energy due to its immense benefits for the energy system would help immediately evolve the world's electrification and access to clean energy. Evolving this form of energy might even be crucial as the world is in dire need of immediate climate action, as the benefits of nuclear energy generally trump the feared consequences of it.
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