Reply To: Some about a fusion dispute in Sweden.

[Rezwan]

Tulse wrote: What would the goal of such show be?

There are several goals, and some goals vary depending on the outcome.

* In the immediate term, it’s a way to get awareness of this experiment and ideally more funds flowing to make sure there are enough resources to complete the experiment.
* It is also designed to raise awareness of fusion alternatives, and to differentiate DT fusion from aneutronic.
* By also showing other fusion experiments, it puts the struggles of this experiment in context, builds credibility and a movement of support & interest behind fusion alternatives in general.
* It may be capturing an epic moment in history as mankind achieves fusion. We should all be witnesses to that.
* If the outcome of the experiments are not as stellar as we had hoped, the process must not hinder fusion in general. It can’t turn into another “oversold” story. It must, rather, be the inspiration of the committed quest for the fusion solution.
* No matter what, we must gain something out of this effort.

That is what this documentary has the responsibility to convey.

It’s great to shoot a story when you don’t know the outcome. As they shot the movie “Fever Pitch” about a woman in love with a Red Sox fan – the team suddenly won the series. After years of losing. So they had to change the script in the middle.

It seems to me that what the LPP folks really need is time to get their research done, and some money to fund it.

Indeed they do.

Once they get a indisputable demonstration of reproducible over-unity generation of electricity, these kind of stunts won’t be necessary.

Indeed. “Once.” “Indisputable.” ’til then what do we do? Sit back and wait for them to do that? I’d like to be more proactive and anticipate an array of possible outcomes. It could be an “October surprise.” It could also take longer (“once” stretching out over time) and be heavily disputed. And it might not clear the full hurdle. I’m committed to fusion. And this is the most elegant first shot over the bow. I’d prefer not to take more shots than this. But as the zombies approach, you have to set up that first shot so that if it misses, or if you need to reload – you’re prepared.

It’s the girl scout motto.