What is the title of the book being discussed?
Q: What is the title of the book being discussed?
A: The book is called "Non-Nuclear Futures: The Case for an Ethical Energy Strategy."
Q: What is the book about?
A: The book argues that the nuclear power debate is not just about technical disputes, but is also driven by different personal values that lead to different policy paths for future energy supplies.
Q: What are some of the personal values associated with a high-energy society?
A: Personal values that make a high-energy society work include efficiency, reliability, growth, and prosperity.
Q: What are some of the personal values associated with a non-nuclear future?
A: Personal values associated with a non-nuclear future include thrift, simplicity, diversity, neighbourliness, craftsmanship, and humility.
Q: How do the different sets of personal values lead to different policy paths?
A: The values associated with a high-energy society lead to a policy path characterized by nuclear power, centralized energy systems, and greater use of electricity. The values associated with a non-nuclear future lead to a policy path characterized by lower energy, decentralized energy systems, and softer technology.
Q: When was the book "Non-Nuclear Futures" published?
A: The book was published in 1975.
Q: Who are the authors of "Non-Nuclear Futures"?
A: The authors of "Non-Nuclear Futures" are Amory B. Lovins and John H. Price.
