Mass Delusions: Why Wind And Solar Won’t Save Civilization
In his new book, Wallace Manheimer reveals why modern energy myths will imperil humankind.
by Wallace Manheimer, guest post August 25, 2025, 1:38 PM i
In my book Mass Delusions, the opening chapter focuses on energy—how much exists, how much we need, and the possible paths to get there. The conclusion is clear: if civilization is to endure for the whole human family, our long-term future must rely on nuclear energy.
But what kind of nuclear energy? There isn’t much uranium-235 available from mining. That’s why we must ultimately turn to breeding. Breeding is a remarkable process that produces fuel for thermal nuclear reactors.
It starts with a naturally occurring element like thorium, which is bombarded with neutrons to create a usable fuel: uranium-233. Modern alchemy at work—a modern example of humanity’s long fascination with turning scarcity into abundance.
The idea of creating something vital out of scarcity is hardly new; religious traditions have dreamed of it for thousands of years.
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