Ian Hutchinson: Nuclear Fusion, Plasma Physics, and Religion | Lex Fridman Podcast #112
Ian Hutchinson is a nuclear engineer and plasma physicist at MIT. He has made a number of important contributions in plasma physics including the magnetic confinement of plasmas seeking to enable fusion reactions, which is the energy source of the stars, to be used for practical energy production. Current nuclear reactors are based on fission as we discuss. Ian has also written on the philosophy of science and the relationship between science and religion.
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Ian's Website: https://www-internal.psfc.mit.edu/~hutch/
Can a Scientist Believe in Miracles? (book): https://amzn.to/30aooVT
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OUTLINE:
0:00 - Introduction
5:32 - Nuclear physics and plasma physics
8:00 - Fusion energy
35:22 - Nuclear weapons
42:06 - Existential risks
50:29 - Personal journey in religion
56:27 - What is God like?
1:01:34 - Scientism
1:04:21 - Atheism
1:06:39 - Not knowing
1:09:57 - Faith
1:13:46 - The value of loyalty and love
1:23:26 - Why is there suffering in the world
1:35:08 - AGI
1:40:27 - Consciousness
1:48:14 - Simulation
1:52:20 - Adam and Eve
1:54:57 - Meaning of life
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Видео Ian Hutchinson: Nuclear Fusion, Plasma Physics, and Religion | Lex Fridman Podcast #112 канала Lex Fridman
Support this podcast by supporting our sponsors:
- Sun Basket, use code LEX: https://sunbasket.com/lex
- PowerDot, use code LEX: https://powerdot.com/lex
EPISODE LINKS:
Ian's Website: https://www-internal.psfc.mit.edu/~hutch/
Can a Scientist Believe in Miracles? (book): https://amzn.to/30aooVT
Monopolizing Knowledge (book): https://amzn.to/2Xb2a4q
PODCAST INFO:
Podcast website:
https://lexfridman.com/podcast
Apple Podcasts:
https://apple.co/2lwqZIr
Spotify:
https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8
RSS:
https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/
Full episodes playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4
Clips playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOeciFP3CBCIEElOJeitOr41
OUTLINE:
0:00 - Introduction
5:32 - Nuclear physics and plasma physics
8:00 - Fusion energy
35:22 - Nuclear weapons
42:06 - Existential risks
50:29 - Personal journey in religion
56:27 - What is God like?
1:01:34 - Scientism
1:04:21 - Atheism
1:06:39 - Not knowing
1:09:57 - Faith
1:13:46 - The value of loyalty and love
1:23:26 - Why is there suffering in the world
1:35:08 - AGI
1:40:27 - Consciousness
1:48:14 - Simulation
1:52:20 - Adam and Eve
1:54:57 - Meaning of life
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