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Re:Grad Student Solved a Fundamental Quantum Computing Problem by chasingthewind on Monday October 15, 2018 @09:18AM (#18219398)
I think it's quite "rational" to find nuclear power far scarier than rooftop solar. The tail risk of nuclear power is Fukushima. I'm not even sure what the tail risk of rooftop solar would be. The average case outcome between these two isn't compelling for me.
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Re:Grad Student Solved a Fundamental Quantum Computing Problem by amarant on Monday October 15, 2018 @10:16AM (#18219828)
still, if you count lives lost per kwh produced, nuclear is the safest source of energy around. that's gotta count for something

wish i had a better source handy, but this forbes article will have to do for now: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesconca/2012/06/10/energys-d...

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