The Inside Story of Google’s Quiet Nuclear R&D Quest

Examines how a Google R&D programme sought to accelerate a future of safer, cheaper and more ubiquitous fusion and other nuclear energy. Discusses how the programme was started, its major components: fusion, edge-of-technology, and policy advocacy supporting innovation. Shows successful exits for each part. Beyond telling the sotry, an intents is to show how to move the needle, and get people to think about how they might also help, and show Google has made a difference. Timing of publication marks the 10th anniversary of programme's start.