Lex Fridman Podcast

Lex Fridman Podcast

#112 – Ian Hutchinson: Nuclear Fusion, Plasma Physics, and Religion

July 29, 20202 hr 2 min

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Ian Hutchinson is a nuclear engineer and plasma physicist at MIT. He has made a number of important contributions in plasma physics including the magnetic confinement of plasmas seeking to enable fusion reactions, which is the energy source of the stars, to be used for practical energy production. Current nuclear reactors are based on fission as we discuss. Ian has also written on the philosophy of science and the relationship between science and religion. Support this podcast by supporting our

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