Category: anonradio

ASFO 2026–09–12

TWO DOLLARS and eighty cents may not seem like much, but it has a greater signficance. Also, continuing advances in the price of Diesel fuel lead me to suggest that, while the combination of railway electrification and nuclear electricity is not a blanket solution to the problems of the world at the present day, it at least promises to make things better, being therefore a far better expenditure of money, materials, and effort than blowing people up.

ASFO 2026–08–29

Bill Nye the Science Guy™ caught in a lie? A Space Academy? A hinge–point in history? Also, progress I have made, reasons why progress is slower than I am happy with, the high cost of nuclear energy conferences and reasons why there is nothing similar to the ISDC, and advice on not getting shot.

ASFO 2026–08–22

Generative AI is not something I intend to devote much time and attention to, but I thought it worth while to consider in the light of an obstacle to electrification and energy transition, which implies asking what we are being offered for the cost. Not much, so far as I can see. Also you will hear a bit about printing and postage, in the context of my current activities.

ASFO 2026–08–15

The European water crisis continues to expand. While Central Europe is noteworthy for its heavily–populated inland regions, which can see no direct benefit from seawater desalting or seawater–cooled power stations, some of the areas of the continent most heavily affected can and should look to the sea. Also, an interesting look at the “tourist” streetcar line in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a note about the Peruvian mango harvest, and Mail Call!

ASFO 2026–08–08

Falling water levels in the Rhine and Danube systems : do they mean disaster for nuclear power in Europe? No (regardless of what Deutsche Welle might imply), but it’s not good news for thermal power plants of any kind, much less hydropower, and as a result, for European power grids generally. Also, more about my exploratory forays into medallic art.