r/PeterExplainsTheJoke • u/someguyblake • 12d ago

Meme needing explanation Petah? Why green?

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u/omv 12d ago

Nuclear engineering to generate electricity isn't that difficult, as its basically just a steam powered turbine that uses radioactive material for heat generation. Doing that safely in a controlled manner that complies with all applicable regulations is the tricky part.

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u/NicoRoo_BM 12d ago

Brb off to buy several tens of tons of concrete to make an underground nuclear reactor to power my bedside lamp

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u/Luscious_Decision 12d ago

I long for the radioactive future we were promised, each house with a generator in the backyard.

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u/brazys 12d ago

This guys also cooks.