Rad Future

The Untold Story of Nuclear Electricity and How It Will Save the World

De: Isabelle Boemeke

Narrado por: Isabelle Boemeke

We’re running out of time. Fossil fuels are choking the planet and renewable energy isn’t cutting it. The solution has been hiding in plain sight all along.

Nuclear.

When most people hear that word, they go to a very bad place: bombs, Chernobyl, hazmat suits, radioactive fallout… the stuff of nightmares. But what if everything you think you know about nuclear is wrong?

In Rad Future, science influencer Isabelle Boemeke shatters the fear and misinformation surrounding this technology and shows how the actual science tells a different story. It turns out that nuclear-generated electricity—nuclear electricity—is our best option for ensuring the future of the planet. Nuclear can power cities, desalinate water, create carbon-free fertilizer, and heat homes, all with the smallest environmental footprint of any energy source.

Boemeke exposes how decades of fearmongering, a few dramatic (but preventable) disasters, and relentless bad PR have convinced the world that nuclear is dangerous when it’s actually the key to an affordable, sustainable future. We’ve fumbled the bag on the cleanest, most powerful energy source we have, and it’s time to fix that.

This isn’t your typical science book. Boemeke’s signature mix of humor, sass, and deep research makes Rad Future a wild ride through the science, history, and future of nuclear electricity. From Cold War politics to Hollywood-fueled paranoia to cutting-edge reactor designs, she details exactly how nuclear works and why it’s our best shot at ending the climate crisis and creating a future of radical abundance. Rad Future is the first truly accessible breakdown of nuclear electricity, and it will leave you feeling stoked about what’s possible.

* This audiobook edition includes a downloadable PDF containing graphs, other visuals, and a glossary from the book.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2025 Isabelle Boemeke (P)2025 Penguin Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Rad Future connects the many dots in the story of nuclear electricity. A delight to listen!" — Dr. Carolyn Porco, former leader of the Imaging Science team on the Cassini mission to Saturn

“Boemeke perfectly captures the surprising history of nuclear energy...Anyone who is concerned about how we will power our modern world must read this!” — Simon Sinek, Optimist and New York Times Bestselling Author of Start with Why and The Infinite Game and host of the A Bit of Optimism podcast

“Tech that helps the planet? That’s hot ✨ Rad Future is smart, bold, and genuinely hopeful.” — Paris Hilton, CEO 11:11 Media, Artist & Advocate

Wonderful overview on the current state of nuclear

Came here after listening to your interview with Rod Adams on his Atomic Insights podcast. This book is a wonderful overview on the current state of nuclear and advocacy.

Chapter 9: Vibe Shift
SMR project overview: Why did you overlook NuScale?

Otherwise, great book! I'd buy a dozen paperbacks to share with friends and family.

Transforming Fear into Hope: My Recommendation for a Rad Future.

Rad Future is a well-written book that helped me finally understand nuclear energy in a way that made sense. The author explained things clearly, which eased many of my fears about energy and gave me hope. Now, I can see how nuclear power can play a positive role, and I look forward to a brighter, safer future for my boys and future generations.