IEEE Nuclear Presentation Series - Watch "Nuclear Now"

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The IEEE Vancouver Section is organizing a series of presentations to address the widespread interest in clean energy sources, new nuclear reactor technologies, and the various related issues.  This series of talks will cover aspects of nuclear energy and the disruptive new technology of Small Modular Reactors. These presentations will be of interest both to engineers who are not nuclear specialists, and to the general public who are interested in learning about the technology.

We will kick-off the Nuclear Energy Series talks by viewing the movie “Nuclear Now”. 

The documentary, “Nuclear Now”, effectively compiles significant historical insights into the complex and often contradictory relationship that society has maintained with nuclear energy. Oliver Stone presents a compelling argument in favor of nuclear power, portraying it as a crucial and potentially sustainable solution to our energy needs. The film is both thought-provoking and expertly crafted, making a strong case that the risks associated with nuclear energy are minor compared to the looming threat of climate change. Stone illustrates how, during the 1950s and 1960s, there was a global consensus on the positive potential of nuclear energy, which was later undermined by the powerful interests of the oil and coal industries that sought to manipulate public perception. Notably, the documentary also addresses the potential biases that viewers may hold, particularly due to Hollywood's dramatization of nuclear issues, and it skillfully navigates through factual information to provide a balanced perspective.

This presentation is free.  IEEE members and the general public are welcome to attend.  Registration is required.

NOTE: This film represents the views of the filmmaker and author.  It does not represent the views of IEEE.

This presentation series is organized by:

 - IEEE Future Directions Committee, IEEE Sustech Initiative

 - IEEE Vancouver Section (Joint Physics Chapter)

This presentation series is supported by:

 - IEEE NPSS - IEEE Nuclear and Plasma Sciences Society

The presentation will start at 9:00 AM Pacific Time (12:00 EDT, 16:00 UTC).

09:00    Welcome and Introduction

09:10    Documentary film screening

11:00    Presentation ends 

Registered attendees will be provided with access codes, and connect to a streaming service in order to view the screening, via web browser (Chrome or Safari).  Detailed instructions will be provided to registered attendees before the screening.

For more information about the Presentation Series as a whole, including the schedule of coming presentations, and previous presentations, please visit the Nuclear Presentation series website at: https://bit.ly/3BJ00QC