Viewing a single comment thread. View all comments

poemmys t1_j1v7h0z wrote

Reply to comment by Antman013 in ELI5 what would energy from nuclear fusion mean for humanity? by odyssey92

You really believe the power companies would pass those savings on to the consumers?

4

nesquikchocolate t1_j1v85zc wrote

Not everyone lives in capitalist america... In some places, power providers are not-for-profit or state-owned, meaning any real savings in production costs automatically get passed on to users.

2

poemmys t1_j1val7e wrote

The VAST majority of the western world capable of nuclear power is capitalistic and will not see a monetary benefit from nuclear fusion/fission on the consumer level. But congrats to those handful of Nordic countries with tiny populations that are lucky enough to have socialist programs for necessities I guess. But most of us aren't that lucky.

0

nesquikchocolate t1_j1vdrlm wrote

Funny that you bring up populations... Less than a quarter of the world's population would "suffer" under your supposed situation of greedy power companies... Both the largest and the second largest countries by population are nuclear powers, and both have massive stakes in fusion research as well.

Maybe, just maybe, you guys can look beyond how "big" your problem is, actually go out and vote for something worth believing in, and change the rules in favour of the people in stead of the corporation...

1

poemmys t1_j1venhq wrote

Nothing is changing over here short of violent revolution. Voting does nothing when both sides are in on the grift. But I appreciate your youthful optimism. If I could move to a socialist country I would do so in an instant.

1