Yup, I built a nuclear fusion reactor

Name: Yup, I built a nuclear fusion reactor
Uploaded: 2012-03-22T15:08:19Z
Duration: 3 min 15 s
Description: Taylor Wilson believes nuclear fusion is a solution to our future energy needs, and that kids can change the world. And he knows something about both of those: When he was 14, he built a working fusion reactor in his parents' garage. Now 17, he takes the TED stage at short notice to tell (the short version of) his story.

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TED2012

• March 2012

Taylor Wilson believes nuclear fusion is a solution to our future energy needs, and that kids can change the world. And he knows something about both of those: When he was 14, he built a working fusion reactor in his parents' garage. Now 17, he takes the TED stage at short notice to tell (the short version of) his story.