Summary: Noah Smith argues that nuclear power will be a minor part of future energy generation, while solar and batteries will dominate. He also defends the current U.S. economy, stating it is doing well in terms of job growth and productivity, contrary to Nate Silver’s view. Smith believes that 2023’s economic performance is strong enough to be considered among the best in decades.
The symbolism of supporting nuclear power is important, because it prioritizes the abundance mindset, and science, over the politicized degrowth agenda that has infected parts of the environmental movement. (View Highlight)