I used to haul material there that was like 35 years ago we leased to home transport there were older guys that had worked at that place for years and they looked like they had over baked suntans !
@10:30 One thing that drives nuclear physicists nuts is when nuclear material is stored in round barrels like these. This shape has a minimum surface area to volume ratio which greatly increases the possibility of criticality accidents which have injured and killed people while processing nuclear waste. Any other shape of container would be safer.
@@urbancraft2372 The biggest danger with storing nuclear material is nuclear reactions, i.e. the material going critical and becoming a small nuclear reactor. The best way to prevent that is to store it in a container that minimizes neutrons hitting fissionable atoms. A cylinder is the second most ideal shape to *maximize* the likelihood of a neutrons hitting fissionable atoms and causing the material to go critical. It concentrates the neutrons in the center of the container. Yes, criticality accidents have happened and resulted in injuries and one death. The least ideal practical shape is a cube. All the neutrons flying around in the corners are less likely to hit anything. Even better would be a pie tin or some other flat container that maximizes the surface area to volume. Of course this also makes the container more expensive.
@@scottlarson1548 I didn't think people really cared about criticality accidents when it comes to nuclear waste that sits idle underground away from anyone... what people care about is a strong and durable container so that the contents don't leak out and contaminate groundsoil
That educational segment on Polymorphic data systems was one heck of a slick ad. I have no need for a polymorphic data system but man, it makes me wish I did.
I guess we can all agree that nuclear energy was way ahead of its time as technology to properly harness it was not yet develope it back then But as now we have the tech but the people are too paranoid due to past nuclear meltdown accidents
Thompson Ramo Wollridge was better known as TRW. They built Pioneer 10, the first probe to leave the solar system. They also created Experian credit reporting, home of many data breaches.
And we had a guy working at (large POS terminal company) who's worked for TRW and used to wear a shirt with the TRW logo on it a lot ... he didn't appreciate my cracks about "Tiny Red Wires" one bit.
(I should clarify that when a circuit board is modified because they didn't get the original design right and were too cheap to make a new board, the modifications would be done by cutting traces and adding wires, usually in a contrasting color with the green of the circuit board to make them easier to see - a common color was a pinkish red. Hence, the tiny red wires.)
The bit about stocks is kind of good .... dollar-cost averaging. Keep in mind this is before Vanguard Funds and so on ... there's a good bit done by National Public Radio about how index funds made the stock market a lot safer for the average person.
Cybersyn is one of the coolest projects any socialist government has ever attempted, trying to balance worker self-management with central and also decentralized planning. Too bad Salvador Allende was forced out via Pinochet's coup. Henry Kissinger admitted himself that he wasn't afraid of Chilean socialism failing, he was far more afraid of it succeeding because it demonstrated that socialism could be truly democratic (rather than the caricature the CIA, FBI, corporate media, and capitalist class pushed on us that all socialism is inherently dictatorial).
@@Face2theScr33n Uranium mining, nuclear waste becoming dirty bombs, accidents, and general carelessness in the industry. It's simply the most expensive and most dangerous way to produce electricity. I don't think you know what "eat their own waste" means.
@@geigertube Look up the history of fast breeders and all attempts at using liquid sodium as a moderator and a coolant. Also count the number of thorium reactors on zero hands.
Love the fact that they showcased Hanford as their nuclear utopia...because THAT worked out just swimmingly!
Yeah, that didn't age well.
I used to haul material there that was like 35 years ago we leased to home transport there were older guys that had worked at that place for years and they looked like they had over baked suntans !
The most contaminated place in North America.
😂
the polar bear/pinguine sweater is awesome....... particularly because it looks like the guy is in the desert.
he's like the original hipster!
agreed!
The Goodwills back then must have rocked!
You should see the cactus sweater they wear at the poles.
And we were suppose to believe that if tested samples showed raised levels of radiation, authorities would inform citizens and evacuate them
@10:30 One thing that drives nuclear physicists nuts is when nuclear material is stored in round barrels like these. This shape has a minimum surface area to volume ratio which greatly increases the possibility of criticality accidents which have injured and killed people while processing nuclear waste. Any other shape of container would be safer.
Isn't a cylindrical structure stronger than a cube type storage container? What is the correct or best shape?
@@urbancraft2372 The biggest danger with storing nuclear material is nuclear reactions, i.e. the material going critical and becoming a small nuclear reactor. The best way to prevent that is to store it in a container that minimizes neutrons hitting fissionable atoms. A cylinder is the second most ideal shape to *maximize* the likelihood of a neutrons hitting fissionable atoms and causing the material to go critical. It concentrates the neutrons in the center of the container. Yes, criticality accidents have happened and resulted in injuries and one death.
The least ideal practical shape is a cube. All the neutrons flying around in the corners are less likely to hit anything. Even better would be a pie tin or some other flat container that
maximizes the surface area to volume. Of course this also makes the container more expensive.
@@scottlarson1548 I didn't think people really cared about criticality accidents when it comes to nuclear waste that sits idle underground away from anyone... what people care about is a strong and durable container so that the contents don't leak out and contaminate groundsoil
@@mikesully110 There have been several criticality accidents and one death in the US.
@@scottlarson1548 Yes but they were in laboratories involving spheres, none had anything to do with the storage of waste in barrels
This is great! I now have something to do instead of counting sheep in the middle of the night. Thank you Sleepcore for your great public service.
This is great ! Love the atomic film ! Thanks 😀
Look, there's where Homer Simpson works !!!.
PROPERTY OF
AEC
...on the coveralls.
Geez, Mr. Finchley got to buy sugar in a carton? That's a pretty neat idea. When I was a kid it came in those paper bags that always leaked a little.
They still do. And they still leak
35:00 "As your problems get bigger you take them to a bigger computer."
Thank you or these. I really enjoy them.
Everyone is interested in the future because that's where we'll spend the rest of our lives.
Loving these!
If you're going to put ads on videos ment to help you fall asleep at least put them at the end
That educational segment on Polymorphic data systems was one heck of a slick ad. I have no need for a polymorphic data system but man, it makes me wish I did.
Oooh I so needed this today!
All this ATOMIC POWER is making people stupid with radiation.
Sounds like this atomic stuff is pretty safe!
So much optimism, too bad we don't have that today.
it was literally propaganda
@@og_steiney So, Not much has changed then.
If anyone made devil horns with their hand when the guy said "heavy metal door", right on.
I didnt, but the guy said "heavy metal door " as i was reading the words "heavy metal door" in your comment .
I guess we can all agree that nuclear energy was way ahead of its time as technology to properly harness it was not yet develope it back then
But as now we have the tech but the people are too paranoid due to past nuclear meltdown accidents
I just realized ed wynn voiced the mad hatter in Alice in wonderland. Don't know why I didn't recognize it before.
Thompson Ramo Wollridge was better known as TRW. They built Pioneer 10, the first probe to leave the solar system. They also created Experian credit reporting, home of many data breaches.
And we had a guy working at (large POS terminal company) who's worked for TRW and used to wear a shirt with the TRW logo on it a lot ... he didn't appreciate my cracks about "Tiny Red Wires" one bit.
(I should clarify that when a circuit board is modified because they didn't get the original design right and were too cheap to make a new board, the modifications would be done by cutting traces and adding wires, usually in a contrasting color with the green of the circuit board to make them easier to see - a common color was a pinkish red. Hence, the tiny red wires.)
They also made car parts (TRW Automotive, now part of ZF) and telephone exchanges (TRW Vidar).
Surreal watching @2:25 and hearing my town get a shoutout
Wow, railroad depots!!! Where can I find me one of them there atomic cities???
The commander I believe has: Space Madness🚀😵💫🧐
'They are waiting for you Gordon, in the test chamber.'
Again...where´s that awesome car that appears on the thumbnail?
Batmobile.....1959 Chrysler
@@billmason2785 Thank you...I´ll look for it.
@@billmason2785 You´re right.Thank you.
ua-cam.com/video/8SGnrXoWeoM/v-deo.html
Suggestion for sleep core: Hansel and Gretal by Tim Burton. 80’s Halloween special only aired once. You won’t regret it 😃
40:43 Travel into the Future with Buzz Corey !
The bit about stocks is kind of good .... dollar-cost averaging. Keep in mind this is before Vanguard Funds and so on ... there's a good bit done by National Public Radio about how index funds made the stock market a lot safer for the average person.
35:00 I remembered an indie docuemntary (about Project Cybersyn in Chile, whuch was inspired by science fiction) used that film footage.
Cybersyn is one of the coolest projects any socialist government has ever attempted, trying to balance worker self-management with central and also decentralized planning. Too bad Salvador Allende was forced out via Pinochet's coup. Henry Kissinger admitted himself that he wasn't afraid of Chilean socialism failing, he was far more afraid of it succeeding because it demonstrated that socialism could be truly democratic (rather than the caricature the CIA, FBI, corporate media, and capitalist class pushed on us that all socialism is inherently dictatorial).
Was this film part of Homer Simpson’s training? 🍩 ☢️
That sweater
I make uranium 234 jello molds, with plutonium and olives. Yum!
Welcome to Chernobyl 3-mile island.
High profit industries are always the safest.
Thats what I'm saying.... let's get back to beads and barter....✌️
27:00 UNIVAC!
48:18 20+ second awkward pause.
The last clip was cut off just as it was getting interesting. :(
Maybe they didn't hear the call "Action".
Terrific
The INSANITY of mankind. ALL that testing, and no-one got tested for common sense.
How many of these “ ATOMIC CITIES” Were built Over Or on top of ancient Indian burial grounds?! Not a good idea!
Exactly..... Thinking Americans need to abandon this country and move on to Mexico ....can you envision a tribal life again ✌️
@@billmason2785: 👍🏻
This is some crazy shit😊
60d month. I'm cracking up
Buy IBM
Like some 401ks
Ahh yes, Atomic City
Capital of Cancer County
@@Face2theScr33n Uranium mining, nuclear waste becoming dirty bombs, accidents, and general carelessness in the industry. It's simply the most expensive and most dangerous way to produce electricity. I don't think you know what "eat their own waste" means.
@@scottlarson1548 look up “fast breeder reactor”. Also thorium reactors can process plutonium waste from traditional reactors.
@@geigertube Look up the history of fast breeders and all attempts at using liquid sodium as a moderator and a coolant. Also count the number of thorium reactors on zero hands.
@@scottlarson1548 start counting china just opened one
@@amazingentertainment9636 It's an experimental reactor just starting its tests which can all fail.
When all else fails remember to duck and cover!
they don't mention cooling tanks? Don't show workers wearing suits near those tanks. And arnt they supposed to be lead lined?
How REASSURING.
"When the workers hair falls out, they get laid off."
Hanford is just AFU with radiation to this very day, 2021. Blame it on WW2.
I think this polymorphic thing is catching on.
T h a n k Y o u
I'm sure all these people died of cancer
Micrin is that listorine
Probably the competition product.
No gloves, no eye protection, no face masks…. Fools 😂🤣
And how many died of cancer? I know this was the 50s. Do they still do this at the plants and around it.
t yes
More ads please...
My god.
Imaging the PSAs of today . “ hello jimmy ever wonder what gender you are well I’m here to help “
It's only radiation, what can go wrong ?.
Because of all this radiation, we have all those cool science fiction films from the 50's. Giant ants, ECT.
The second film is not conducive for sleep. Bangs, pops, and high pitched music.
Pure propaganda and BS 😂
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43:40 Travel into the Future with Buzz Corey !