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The speaker argues that serious nuclear accidents are caused by human mistakes and that removing human operators would reduce that risk. The quote reflects a preference for automation as a safety measure.
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Originally said in English.
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About Nathan Myhrvold
American inventor, scientist and businessman
Nathan Paul Myhrvold is an American inventor, scientist, and businessman. He is known for serving as chief technology officer at Microsoft, and for co-founding Intellectual Ventures and TerraPower. He is also the principal author of Modernist Cuisine and its follow-up books. His work spans technology, business, and food science, reflecting a career that moves between research, innovation, and writing.
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