[lgieron]

> Also, I'm a neurotic so in case of a nuclear winter type of effect I would love to have some nuclear reactor technology going.

My guess is that, in case of nuclear winter, the complex societal structures that make operating nuclear energy possible will break down anyway.

[JoeAltmaier]

A sealed Thorium reactor could continue for decades after societal breakdown!

[lgieron]

It would require no operations staff and no maintenance?

[JoeAltmaier]

Correct. Modern designs are buried in the ground, and maintenance-free for 20-30 years.