Critical Mass

Critical Mass

In-depth conversations with experts, thought leaders, and innovators across nuclear energy, global geopolitics, and markets.

Episodes

  1. When does reality bend ideologies? | Critical Mass Episode 5

    MAY 18

    When does reality bend ideologies? | Critical Mass Episode 5

    How will the rise of AI reshape global energy demand, and is the world prepared?In this episode, we sit down with Mark Mills, author of The Cloud Revolution and Executive Director of the National Center for Energy Analytics, to explore the growing collision between AI, energy infrastructure, and geopolitics. We explore why AI is becoming one of the largest drivers of new electricity demand, how data centers are reshaping power markets, and why today’s digital economy is creating unprecedented pressure on global energy systems.🎙️ LISTEN 👇Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/critical-mass/id1874299043Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hROVvv9BoJnzsYZVPpKVTWebsite:All Socials: https://linktr.ee/criticalmassio #nuclearenergy #cleanenergy #renewableenergy #energycrisis #climatechange

    15 min
  2. Applying moderation in convictions

    MAR 25

    Applying moderation in convictions

    Uranium has many of the ingredients of a great asset class. But will those ingredients ever come together? In this episode, we speak with Arthur Breitman, co-founder of Tezos and the visionary behind tokenized uranium xU3O8, for a wide-ranging conversation at the intersection of technology, markets, and probability. We explore shifting attitudes among younger generations, how AI is acting as an accelerant of change, and why many of the ingredients are in place for uranium to become a compelling asset class, while uncertainty remains over whether it will ultimately be. We also discuss why education is critical, why markets may not yet have fully priced in future uranium demand, and what that means for investors and policymakers. Thoughtful, contrarian, and timely, this episode examines belief, risk, and opportunity in the emerging uranium market.

    11 min
  3. Cautiously optimistic about nuclear

    MAR 9

    Cautiously optimistic about nuclear

    In this episode, we are joined by Ashutosh Shastri, Master Fueller of the Worshipful Company of Fuellers, to explore how centuries-old institutions are engaging with one of today’s most forward-looking energy transitions. We unpack the role of the Worshipful Company of Fuellers and dive into the radical regulatory reforms highlighted in the nuclear energy task force’s report. We discuss why long, loud, and clear policy signals are essential to support the nuclear ecosystem, examine Kazakhstan’s global uranium bank, and unpack how commodities markets and geopolitics increasingly collide. Insightful and timely, this conversation offers a grounded look at nuclear’s evolving role in the global energy landscape.

    17 min
  4. The answer to climate problems?

    FEB 24

    The answer to climate problems?

    In this episode, we speak with Lucien Pugliaresi, President at the Energy Policy Research Foundation, to challenge conventional climate narratives and explore why scale, efficiency, and integration may matter more. We discuss the role of open trade systems and integrated energy markets in driving efficiency and resilience. We also examine how AI is beginning to influence energy policy, public opinion, and decision-making, and what that could mean for future energy and nuclear strategies. Provocative and informative, this episode cuts through ideology to ask what might actually work in solving the global energy equation.

    15 min
  5. Tripling global nuclear capacity

    FEB 11

    Tripling global nuclear capacity

    In this episode, we sit down with Sama Bilbao y León, Director General of the World Nuclear Association, to unpack the landmark declaration signed by 33 countries to scale nuclear power. We explore how public opinion on nuclear energy is shifting, why today’s nuclear renaissance looks different from past cycles, and what’s driving renewed momentum across global markets. From the role of small modular reactors (SMRs) versus large-scale reactors, to the regions moving fastest and the policies accelerating change, this conversation cuts through the noise to examine nuclear’s next chapter.

    15 min
  6. Introducing Critical Mass

    FEB 3

    Introducing Critical Mass

    In-depth conversations with experts, thought leaders, and innovators across nuclear energy, global geopolitics, and markets.

    1 min

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  • Episodes
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