# Pandora S Promise on The No Agenda Show Pandora S Promise comes up in 7 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2013 to December 2014. - **Chapters:** 7 - **Episodes:** 7 - **Discussed:** June 2013 – December 2014 - **Related topics:** [Nuclear Energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-energy.md), [Chernobyl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chernobyl.md), [Documentary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/documentary.md), [Fukushima](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fukushima.md), [Nuclear Power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-power.md), [Breeder Reactors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/breeder-reactors.md), [Gold](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gold.md), [James Hansen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-hansen.md), [Knoxville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knoxville.md), [Netflix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netflix.md) ## Chapters 1–7 of 7 ### Chernobyl Documentary Pandora's Promise and Public Apathy - **Episode:** [675: Aristocrats!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/675-aristocrats.md) - **Published:** 2014-12-04 - **Time:** 1:51:32–1:53:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/675-aristocrats/chapter/chernobyl-documentary-pandora-s-promise-and-public-apathy.md The documentary Pandora's Promise explores the reality of the Chernobyl exclusion zone and advocates for nuclear energy. Despite the film's significant subject matter, screenings have reportedly seen very low attendance, reflecting a general public apathy toward complex energy and environmental issues. Keywords: [chernobyl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chernobyl.md), [pandora's promise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandora-s-promise.md), stuart brand, [nuclear energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-energy.md), [documentary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/documentary.md) ### Tech News, Russian Breeder Reactors and Nuclear Waste - **Episode:** [656: Gap Focused Thinking](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/656-gap-focused-thinking.md) - **Published:** 2014-09-28 - **Time:** 41:47–44:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/656-gap-focused-thinking/chapter/tech-news-russian-breeder-reactors-and-nuclear-waste.md Rosatom has produced the first batch of mixed oxide fuel tablets for next-generation breeder reactors in the Krasnoyarsk region. This technology aims for a closed fuel cycle that produces no waste, potentially revolutionizing nuclear energy. The documentary "Pandora's Promise," now on Netflix, is recommended for its exploration of environmentalists who have converted to supporting nuclear power. Keywords: [rosatom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rosatom.md), [breeder reactors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/breeder-reactors.md), [nuclear energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-energy.md), [pandora's promise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandora-s-promise.md), [netflix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netflix.md) ### Nuclear Power Costs, Solar Energy and Fukushima Fatalities - **Episode:** [565: Spy in a Bag](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag.md) - **Published:** 2013-11-14 - **Time:** 30:03–34:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/565-spy-in-a-bag/chapter/nuclear-power-costs-solar-energy-and-fukushima-fatalities.md A director featured in the documentary Pandora's Promise argues that nuclear power is currently twice as expensive as solar energy. The hosts dispute the death toll statistics of nuclear disasters, claiming the World Health Organization's figures for Chernobyl and Fukushima are lower than the public perceives. They argue that if saving the planet is the goal, the cost of nuclear energy should not be the primary deterrent. Keywords: [pandora's promise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandora-s-promise.md), [nuclear energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-energy.md), [solar power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/solar-power.md), [fukushima](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fukushima.md), [world health organization](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-health-organization.md), [chernobyl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chernobyl.md), carbon-free energy ### Pandora's Promise Documentary, Nuclear Energy Debate - **Episode:** [563: Law of the Jungle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/563-law-of-the-jungle.md) - **Published:** 2013-11-07 - **Time:** 1:56:13–2:05:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/563-law-of-the-jungle/chapter/pandora-s-promise-documentary-nuclear-energy-debate.md The documentary *Pandora's Promise* features environmentalists who have shifted their stance to support nuclear energy as a solution to climate change. During a CNN segment, director Robert Stone clashed with Van Jones over the cost and safety of nuclear power. Jones argued for a carbon tax or cap-and-trade system, while Stone highlighted advanced reactor technologies that consume their own waste and cannot melt down. Keywords: [pandora's promise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandora-s-promise.md), [van jones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/van-jones.md), robert stone, [nuclear power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-power.md), [james hansen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-hansen.md) ### Pandora's Promise, Nuclear Power Experts in Knoxville - **Episode:** [541: Huge Samoan](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/541-huge-samoan.md) - **Published:** 2013-08-22 - **Time:** 1:55:23–1:58:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/541-huge-samoan/chapter/pandora-s-promise-nuclear-power-experts-in-knoxville.md A listener report describes a screening of the pro-nuclear documentary "Pandora's Promise" in Knoxville, Tennessee, followed by a panel of experts from Oak Ridge and the TVA. The panel's dismissal of anti-nuclear sentiment is criticized as being out of touch with public perception. The segment also mentions Arjun Makhijani, a frequent media critic of nuclear energy, and his recent interviews regarding radiation levels at Fukushima. Keywords: [pandora's promise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandora-s-promise.md), [nuclear power](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-power.md), [knoxville](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knoxville.md), [oak ridge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oak-ridge.md), tva, [fukushima](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fukushima.md) ### Pandora’s Promise, Nuclear Energy Documentary Critique - **Episode:** [524: Bono Douchebag](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/524-bono-douchebag.md) - **Published:** 2013-06-23 - **Time:** 1:16:40–1:21:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/524-bono-douchebag/chapter/pandora-s-promise-nuclear-energy-documentary-critique.md Adam Curry provides a scathing review of the pro-nuclear documentary "Pandora's Promise," which he watched in a nearly empty theater. He criticizes the film's lack of "positioning" for its subjects, such as Stuart Brand, and its failure to address how the media indoctrinates the public against nuclear power. Curry argues the film was "sabotaged" by its association with CNN Films and poor editing. Keywords: [pandora's promise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandora-s-promise.md), [nuclear energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-energy.md), stuart brand, cnn films, [documentary](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/documentary.md) ### Show Outro and Sunday Preview - **Episode:** [523: by Law and by Rule](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/523-by-law-and-by-rule.md) - **Published:** 2013-06-20 - **Time:** 2:50:11–2:55:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/523-by-law-and-by-rule/chapter/show-outro-and-sunday-preview.md The hosts conclude the episode with a summary of breaking news regarding a $60 billion oil deal between Russia and China. Adam Curry plans to see the documentary "Pandora's Promise," while John C. Dvorak plans to see the new Superman movie. They sign off with their traditional credits and a reminder to support the show. Keywords: [pandora's promise](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pandora-s-promise.md), [superman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/superman.md), [oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil.md), [gold](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gold.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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