I sit down with Liz Muller, co-founder and CEO of Deep Fission, to discuss their underground micro nuclear reactors, decentralized energy, and solve the skyrocketing energy demands of the AI boom.
Liz breaks down the fundamentals of nuclear energy and shares her vision for building clean, safe, and cost-effective power sources that can be deployed in a decentralized way.
If you're interested in the future of energy, decentralization, or how we'll meet the energy needs of AI, you won't want to miss this conversation.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:59 Energy 101: What is Nuclear Fission?
03:02 Fission vs. Fusion Explained
03:35 Why Nuclear is The Only Clean & Reliable Power Source
04:39 Why Nuclear Is The Safest Energy We Have
06:10 Real Problem With Nuclear Waste
07:29 Public Perception & Cost Challenges
09:37 How Nuclear Waste Is Currently Stored
11:02 Why France Succeeded With Nuclear Power
11:56 Discovery Behind Deep Fission's Underground Reactors
17:52 Deep Fission’s Modular Design
21:07 Nuclear Fuel Supply Chain Explained
26:27 Building Reactors A Mile Underground
31:35 Gaining Community Acceptance for Nuclear Projects
33:42 DOE’s Pilot Program: A Fast Path To Build by 2026
39:39 Decentralization and Efficiency in Energy Production
42:15 Liz's Journey Into Nuclear Energy
44:37 How Deep Fission Uses AI To Build Reactors
48:19 Liz Predictions
50:45 Rapid Fire
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