Recorded towards the end of October 2020. Nic and Zander talk about which institutions are trustworthy, opinions being used as facts on all sides, Hologram rights, the dissolution of the American shared narrative, whether patriotism has a place in society, and finally they once again, part as friends.

In this episode we interview reactor physicist and creator of whatisnuclear.com, Dr. Nick Touran, about thorium fueled nuclear reactors. Thorium reactors have garnered immense interest in recent years, particularly within certain online communities, as a "silver bullet" and borderline urban legend of nuclear technology. However, many of the claims of thorium fueled reactors are either not unique to thorium or simply false. Nick Touran goes through some of the myths, science, and pros/cons behind the internet's favorite reactor.   

Find articles Nick Touran has written at:
https://whatisnuclear.com/
and check out his recent appearance on NPR's Science Friday:
https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/floating-nuclear-power-plants/

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It's our first season finale! We discuss the ups and downs of Season One, what we would like to do in the next season, and how we plan to improve. Contact us at analyticendeavors@protonmail.com