How Fusion Energy Could Power Humanity's Future | Dennis Whyte | TEDxBoston

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What happens when energy is no longer humanity's greatest constraint? MIT professor and fusion pioneer Dennis Whyte shares the extraordinary progress being made toward commercial fusion energy, including the world's first prototype fusion power plant being built in Massachusetts. He explains how fusion could provide abundant, carbon-free power, support the growing demands of artificial intelligence, and fundamentally reshape the global economy. From the science behind fusion to its potential impact on poverty, economic growth, and the future of civilization, this conversation explores why unlocking the power of the stars may become one of humanity's defining achievements. A recognized leader in fusion research, Professor Whyte’s research in the magnetic confinement of plasmas sets us on an innovative and faster path to producing fusion energy. He has published over 380 articles on a wide range of fusion science and technology. He is one of the leaders of the SPARC project, a collaborat

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