@cvaguy No, it's not curable, at least for now. I do have a special doctor that follows me, and he gives me suggestions about how to preserve the strength that I still have. I feel really lucky in that my type of MD is mild, and I can still live my life without needing too much help from other people. Some forms of MD are pretty much a death sentence, so I hope that they cure those types first (ex: Duchenne's, ALS).
As for your other questions, there are groups working on fusion technology...
@cvaguy The two big efforts I can think of are the ITER project in France, and the NIF in California. I especially like the NIF (National Ignition Facility) because it has 192 lasers directed at a target the size of a pencil eraser, and it's super shiny! Theoretically, fusion is the ultimate energy source, and fission is just tying us over till we can get fusion working sustainably and economically, but I am not an expert in that field so I don't know if it is better....
@cvaguy When possible, nuclear power plants are built in remote, low population locations. This is especially true in America where everything is so spread out. However, on islands like Japan that do not have much room, they have less flexibility. On the one hand, that's why they chose nuclear power: because it has the highest energy density of all our energy sources, and that's very desirable on an island with little space. On the other, if an accident happens, it will be closer to people.
@cvaguy I have a mild form of limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, so I can still walk and do most things by myself. However, I use the motorized wheelchair to travel long distances and avoid long periods of standing. Basically, when I am at home or at the office, I park the wheelchair somewhere and walk around by myself; but when I'm in public, I'm usually sitting in it. I've found it freaks some people out when I stand up from the chair, so I don't do it very often, just when I really want to.
@cvaguy Thanks! It's not too difficult; I only need it part-time, and the important places are handicap accessible where I live. I hope you are doing well, too. :)
I see. Hope that is some thing curable. Do you go to doctors?
I understand you study nuclear technology, so could I have more questions for you:
1. Is there anyone develop nuclear fusion technology and is it better than nuclear fission?
2. Why can't we put the nuclear power plants in remote locations and build power line to transmit power?
cvaguy 9 months ago
@cvaguy No, it's not curable, at least for now. I do have a special doctor that follows me, and he gives me suggestions about how to preserve the strength that I still have. I feel really lucky in that my type of MD is mild, and I can still live my life without needing too much help from other people. Some forms of MD are pretty much a death sentence, so I hope that they cure those types first (ex: Duchenne's, ALS).
As for your other questions, there are groups working on fusion technology...
ge11iebeenz 6 months ago
@cvaguy The two big efforts I can think of are the ITER project in France, and the NIF in California. I especially like the NIF (National Ignition Facility) because it has 192 lasers directed at a target the size of a pencil eraser, and it's super shiny! Theoretically, fusion is the ultimate energy source, and fission is just tying us over till we can get fusion working sustainably and economically, but I am not an expert in that field so I don't know if it is better....
ge11iebeenz 6 months ago
@cvaguy When possible, nuclear power plants are built in remote, low population locations. This is especially true in America where everything is so spread out. However, on islands like Japan that do not have much room, they have less flexibility. On the one hand, that's why they chose nuclear power: because it has the highest energy density of all our energy sources, and that's very desirable on an island with little space. On the other, if an accident happens, it will be closer to people.
ge11iebeenz 6 months ago
Part time? You mean you can walk just not running or carry heavy stuff?
cvaguy 9 months ago
@cvaguy I have a mild form of limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, so I can still walk and do most things by myself. However, I use the motorized wheelchair to travel long distances and avoid long periods of standing. Basically, when I am at home or at the office, I park the wheelchair somewhere and walk around by myself; but when I'm in public, I'm usually sitting in it. I've found it freaks some people out when I stand up from the chair, so I don't do it very often, just when I really want to.
ge11iebeenz 9 months ago
I did not know you need a wheel chair. It must be difficult for you. Wish your study there going well and take care.
cvaguy 9 months ago
@cvaguy Thanks! It's not too difficult; I only need it part-time, and the important places are handicap accessible where I live. I hope you are doing well, too. :)
ge11iebeenz 9 months ago