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> Where does one draw the line?

Traditionally where there are clear military uses that one doesn't want to make available to an enemy.

> would you rather suppress your findings and allow say, North Korea to be the first to develop a dangerous technology

They didn't say they wouldn't share it with anyone, they said they were thinking about not publishing it.

> it feels like the modern scientific establishment is regressing

This isn't new by any means. For example, the development of fission had similar concerns and restrictions nearly a century ago.



This is about fusion, not fission. Your point stands of course!

since they are technically inverse its important to clarify IMO.


Poor wording on my part. I've made it a little clearer. Thanks




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