About this podcast

Dive into the groundbreaking world of nuclear fusion with David Kirtley, CEO of Helion Energy, on the Lex Fridman Podcast. This episode explores the fascinating science behind nuclear fusion, contrasting it with traditional nuclear fission, and reveals Helion's ambitious goal to build the world's first commercial fusion power plant by 2028. Kirtley delves into the technical challenges of achieving fusion, including extreme temperatures and containment, and discusses Helion's unique pulsed magnetoinertial fusion approach. Discover how unlocking this virtually limitless, clean energy source could fundamentally change civilization, addressing humanity's energy needs and ushering in an era of energy abundance. A must-listen for anyone interested in future technology, sustainable energy, and the cutting-edge of physics and engineering.