What is the most ultimate energy source for 2019 and beyond?

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The discussion revolves around identifying the most ultimate energy source for the future, particularly focusing on the year 2019 and beyond. Participants explore various energy sources, including renewable and theoretical options, and consider their implications for energy use and sustainability.

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  • One participant suggests that the sun is the ultimate energy source, as it sustains life on Earth.
  • Another participant expresses skepticism about the future use of oil and emphasizes the importance of thermodynamics, proposing alternatives like solar, wind, and geothermal energy.
  • A different viewpoint introduces fusion as a potential ultimate energy source, along with other less commonly discussed sources.
  • One participant asserts that all energy used by humans originates from fusion, implying its significance as a foundational energy source.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on a single ultimate energy source, as multiple competing views are presented regarding the viability and future of various energy sources.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects varying assumptions about the definitions of "ultimate" energy sources and the potential for future energy technologies, which remain unresolved.

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Thinking of 2019 and what kind of information we are being exposed of; What do you think is the most ultimate energy source that should be used from now on?
 
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Hi slomeim
Kind of a vague question, don't you think.

I would think that the "ultimate" energy source is still the sun, as it keeps the Earth at a reasonable temperature for plants and animals, including us, to be able to live on it.
 
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ESL. How we are harvesting, converting and using energy, oil is most likely not being used as a energy source in the future. Of course thermodynamics physics is involved. To clear it up; the sun. wind, waves or geo. Or some other energy source which is to cone?
 
Fusion and similar phenomena. Also some rather esoteric sources I can't discuss here now. Wind and solar are weak temporary solutions.
 
All energy humans have ever used ultimately came from fusion, so there you go - its fusion
 

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