Note: said society is preindustrial and has ample access to flowing water, but not fossil fuels or radioactive deposits. It also has access to mountain hot springs, which I thought could also be used as “batteries” during times when streams freeze. This last point is what set him off.
He also really hates wind turbines.
Okay but have you considered that I really like the battery idea
Fair enough.
I’ve built civilizations around far dumber ideas.
Do tell 👀