The idea of cold fusion obviously holds a lot of appeal – turning tiny atoms into vast amounts of energy that is clean and almost limitless. If this technology were developed and become suddenly available, it would make the scientists rich beyond their wildest dreams and perhaps throw our energy-based economy into chaos. If cold fusion were developed, who should control it? China is currently the leader in cold-fusion research. If they succeed, would it be fair for them to keep it this technology to themselves or should the technology be dispersed freely throughout the world? What, if anything, would be the downside to this source of power?