Originally Posted by
rickair7777
But I think it's all academic anyway, the world is shifting to renewables, or at least a lot of it. The developed world will pave the way with the technology, and the rest will slowly follow along due to political pressure, or possibly the price of crude.
If fusion technology makes some big advances, that will be the end of most oil demand. Still be some for niche applications, mostly related to chemical production vice energy. They could even go far with advanced fission energy, if they can get over some political hurdles.
I have no problem with renewables, except for the fact they are being shoved down our throat by the government in order to push a socialist agenda. But yeah once the technology gets viable I would love to have a wind turbine, and solar on my property in order to live off the grid. Geothermal too. But it shouldn't be mandated or subsidized.
As for fusion, yeah, that will be a game changer for humanity like fire, the wheel, the printing press, the car, and electricity itself. Essentially unlimited and nearly free energy. I think we'll have it within 50 years.