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He emphasizes the importance of fundamental understanding, especially in fields like biology, where biological truths are often challenged for political reasons.
Humanity’s Limits and the Role of Technology
Naval remains optimistic about technological progress, from nuclear fusion to space colonization. He believes that abundant resources in space—the energy of stars, minerals from asteroids—are infinite and can be harnessed sustainably.
He advocates for advancing nuclear energy—particularly passively safe reactors—and exponentiating innovation to solve climate and energy challenges. For instance, building nuclear reactors on the moon could serve as a stepping stone for deep-space exploration.