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I think the only reason nuclear is in such high regard is because it's so risky and complicated so it must have an enormous efficiency.



In what world is nuclear "in high regard"? The primary problem with nuclear power is that people are scared of it. To the extent that there are even efforts to rebrand it to some other name (eg. "elemental power"). This isn't evidence of a thing that is highly regarded...


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