You're listening to The Great Simplification with Nate Higgins.

That's me.

On this show, we try to explore and simplify what's happening with energy, the economy, the environment, in our society.

Together with scientists, experts, and leaders, this show is about understanding the bird's eye view of how everything fits together, where we go from here and what we can do about it as a society and as individuals.

Today's guest is James Flee, an Australian engineer and energy project manager,

with over two decades of experience in designing, delivery, operation, and carbon sequestration

in the power, oil, and natural gas sectors.

He is also the founder of Dune, Down Under Nuclear Energy, with a purpose of studying the case for nuclear energy

in Australia and understanding the parameters for its success. This is the first guess I've had on

the great simplification to address the often polarizing topic of nuclear power.

James gives what I believe is a balanced view of the opportunities and constraints of nuclear power

as it pertains to our current and future human predicament.

Please welcome James Flee.

Thank you. Please welcome James Flai. Hello, James Flae. Good morning, night. How are you?

I am well, thank you. We are in different hemispheres, different time zones, different seasons, same minds thinking about the future of energy and society.

You were the first guest I've had to discuss nuclear energy. Nuclear is a polarizing issue, I think you in our prior discussions have a balanced

approach. So I would like to ask you about all things nuclear power today. Maybe you could

start by giving us a little bit of background of your educational and professional experience

that brought you to this moment. Sure. Thanks very much for having me on, Nate.

Might be aware I'm a long time listener and fan and been quite affected by your work over

the years.

My background is I studied electrical engineering and practiced designing and building

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