In a major setback last week, the first serious effort to build small reactors in the United States was abruptly canceled amid soaring costs. While other projects are still moving forward, the industry has consistently struggled to build plants on time and on budget.

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    8 months ago

    Even that isn’t enough.

    We still need to ruthlessly end North American car dependency…and reduce beef consumption…and stop fast fashion…and stop planned obsolescence and throw away crap

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        8 months ago

        I consider myself a hybrid. Some things, a market just doesn’t work, like infrastructure and medicine.

        Some things, like entertainment, restaurants, etc, REGULATED markets are best. Regulations are vital though. Costs can’t be externalized. No bailouts. Your business goes under, tough.

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          8 months ago

          This is usually considered a Social Democrat. Or a Marxist. Using the government to limit the worst effects of capitalism. I especially love the idea that business can fail, something fought very hard for under capitalism - because capital never wants to lose.

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          8 months ago

          what if you’re too big to fail though? surely captains of industry would be bailed out like always

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            8 months ago

            then your “bailout” isn’t a bailout but a buyout by the public sector, and then probably split up and sold in parts to recoup whatever money they can and make sure it’s not too big to fail in the future