#485 – David Kirtley: Nuclear Fusion, Plasma Physics, and the Future of Energy

Lex Fridman PodcastNovember 17, 2025

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  • The 2028 fusion plant date is a target, not a guarantee

    Posted by seed08 on October 18, 2026 at 7:01 am

    The notes describe Helion as working toward a first commercial fusion power plant by 2028, and the research summary explicitly marks that date as proposed. Supply, regulation, repetition, and grid integration can affect delivery even if core physics progresses. The date should remain attributed to the company's ambition.

    After Poddy editorial starter Based on the episode chapter notes.

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