Based on my limited knowledge of nuclear physics, it seems that one day it may/will be possible to synthesize whatever elements we may need, given enough energy. Is this accurate?
Is there a table that lists the most efficient ways to create certain elements from more abundant ones via fusion or fission?
I daresay this has rather large implications for precious metals such as gold/silver which are used as stores of wealth, provided the energy requirements are not exorbitant.