More than half a century has passed since the start of nuclear fuel burning (NFB). But judging from the current situation of developments in Japan and elsewhere, it is disappointing that humanity is still unsuccessful in reaching the goal to make it an established social element. In the analysis of the significance of NFB, the paramount issues were identified rather the questions of communication to and acceptance by the non-specialists than of assessment by the specialists. The nuclear policy in general, safety policy in particular tend to be formulated through a series of complex political processes but such a sophisticated technology shall be chosen in the end by laypersons who place trust in it; situations will differ over countries, but implications diffuse globally. As a result corporate social responsibilities of public utilities may have the greatest importance because they may be in the position of priest or soldier to protect each individual citizen from psychological fears.
Significance of Controllable Nuclear Fuel Burning for Humanity
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