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Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur
Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur explores humanity’s long-term future through space exploration, advanced technology, and big-picture science. Hosted by National Space Society President Isaac Arthur, each episode uses real science and careful speculation to examine space colonization, megastructures, artificial intelligence, post-scarcity economies, and the physics shaping civilization beyond Earth.
Episodes
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurHigher Dimensional Aliens (Narration Only)
Could there be universes with more than 3 Dimensions? And if so, could life exist there? Checkout Keysight World Innovate: https://keysig.ht/rX9blU Visit our…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurSpace Towers
One day we may retire our rockets and instead reach the heavens by ascending towers so tall they dwarf mountains, and rise above the sky itself. The first…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurSpace Towers (Narration Only)
One day we may retire our rockets and instead reach the heavens by ascending towers so tall they dwarf mountains, and rise above the sky itself. The first…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurColonizing the Kuiper Belt: Ice Cities Beyond Neptune
We often discuss our future in the Asteroid Belt, and the glorious civilizations we might one day build there. However, it is but a pale shadow of its larger…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurColonizing the Kuiper Belt: Ice Cities Beyond Neptune (Narration Only)
We often discuss our future in the Asteroid Belt, and the glorious civilizations we might one day build there. However, it is but a pale shadow of its larger…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurWarping Reality
The goal of science is to understand and master the Universe around us, but could our skill grow so great that we could learn to warp reality itself? Visit our…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurWarping Reality (Narration Only)
The goal of science is to understand and master the Universe around us, but could our skill grow so great that we could learn to warp reality itself? Visit our…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurCoexistence with Aliens
One day we may encounter intelligent aliens, but can we ever hope to understand their psychology and coexist with them if we do? Get Nebula using my link for…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurHungry Aliens
The galaxy is a dark, mysterious, and silent place - perhaps it is quiet and empty because some great predator already consumed all in its path, and if so…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurHungry Aliens (Narration Only)
The galaxy is a dark, mysterious, and silent place - perhaps it is quiet and empty because some great predator already consumed all in its path, and if so…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurHive Worlds
Science fiction often shows us dark, grimy, dystopian mega-cities in the future, but are such planet-wide cities possible, what would they be like, and how…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurHive Worlds (Narration Only)
Science fiction often shows us dark, grimy, dystopian mega-cities in the future, but are such planet-wide cities possible, what would they be like, and how…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurMisconceptions About Space, Time & The Universe
Our Universe is vast, ancient, and mysterious. It's no surprise that in our quest to explore and explain it, many misconceptions have arisen. [skillshare link]…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurMisconceptions About Space, Time & The Universe (Narration Only)
Our Universe is vast, ancient, and mysterious. It's no surprise that in our quest to explore and explain it, many misconceptions have arisen. [skillshare link]…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurThe Fermi Paradox: Searching For Dyson Spheres
Many believe civilizations which survive the challenges of technology will inevitability build Dyson Spheres encompassing their entire sun. So how do we find…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurThe Fermi Paradox: Searching For Dyson Spheres (Narration Only)
Many believe civilizations which survive the challenges of technology will inevitability build Dyson Spheres encompassing their entire sun. So how do we find…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurSmart Cities
Cities in the future will need to be increasingly clever in how they operate, by utilizing more data collection, automation, and artificial intelligence to…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurSmart Cities (Narration Only)
Cities in the future will need to be increasingly clever in how they operate, by utilizing more data collection, automation, and artificial intelligence to…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurSFIA Monthly Livestream Q&A #54 - April 23, 2023
Our monthly livestream Q&A session recorded on Sunday April 23, 2023, at 4pm EST. Join Nebula: go.nebula.tv/isaacarthur Register for the National Space…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurLife on Giant Moons
We often contemplate life on alien planets, but might giant moons orbiting distant immense worlds be a better candidate for where extraterrestrial life might…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurLife on Giant Moons (Narration Only)
We often contemplate life on alien planets, but might giant moons orbiting distant immense worlds be a better candidate for where extraterrestrial life might…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurSuper Weapons
Our history has been one of inventing ever more devastating and unstoppable weapons, and yet they may pale in comparison to those made to wreck whole galaxies…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurSuper Weapons (Narration Only)
Our history has been one of inventing ever more devastating and unstoppable weapons, and yet they may pale in comparison to those made to wreck whole galaxies…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurNuclear Power: Small Modular Reactors
Small Modular Reactors are a promising area of nuclear technology that may be the pathway forward to cheap, safe, and sustainable energy. Go to…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurNuclear Power: Small Modular Reactors (Narration Only)
Small Modular Reactors are a promising area of nuclear technology that may be the pathway forward to cheap, safe, and sustainable energy. Go to…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurThe Fermi Paradox: Galactic Habitable Zones
Our galaxy is a dangerous place for life. A vast storm of stars in which new ones are born and die in deadly displays. How much of the galaxy is truly safe for…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurThe Fermi Paradox: Galactic Habitable Zones (Narration Only)
Our galaxy is a dangerous place for life. A vast storm of stars in which new ones are born and die in deadly displays. How much of the galaxy is truly safe for…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurAdvanced Spaceship Drive Compendium
In order to reach the stars we will need vastly more powerful engines for our spacecraft than modern rockets offer. Fortunately, when it comes to possible ship…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurAdvanced Spaceship Drive Compendium (Narration Only)
In order to reach the stars we will need vastly more powerful engines for our spacecraft than modern rockets offer. Fortunately, when it comes to possible ship…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurSFIA Monthly Livestream Q&A: Sunday, March 26, 2023
Join Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthur Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/isaacarthur Visit our Website: https://www.isaacarthur.net SFIA…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurHacking The Simulation
Many speculate that the world isn't real, that it a dream or simulation, but if it is, how to we get out of it or control it? To get started planning a career…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurHacking The Simulation (Narration Only)
Many speculate that the world isn't real, that it a dream or simulation, but if it is, how to we get out of it or control it? To get started planning a career…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurThe Future of Archeology
Powerful new technologies are helping us learn more about our past, uncovering lost cities and recreating documents that time destroyed. 🌏 Get Exclusive…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurThe Future of Archeology (Narration Only)
Powerful new technologies are helping us learn more about our past, uncovering lost cities and recreating documents that time destroyed. 🌏 Get Exclusive…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurSurviving An Apocalypse (Narration Only)
If the end of the world is nigh, it may be too late to avert a catastrophe. So what can we do to mitigate the damage or recover after a cataclysm comes? Go to…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurSurviving An Apocalypse
If the end of the world is nigh, it may be too late to avert a catastrophe. So what can we do to mitigate the damage or recover after a cataclysm comes? Go to…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurIntergalactic Voyages
Far beyond our Moon and Mars and the other planets is our greater galaxy and its billions and billions of stars. And yet it is but a flyspeck compared to the…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurIntergalactic Voyages (Narration Only)
Far beyond our Moon and Mars and the other planets is our greater galaxy and its billions and billions of stars. And yet it is but a flyspeck compared to the…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurSpace Habitats
For humanity to explore space and distant worlds, we will need to construct enormous artificial habitats in space with diverse ecologies. Visit…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurSpace Habitats (Narration Only)
For humanity to explore space and distant worlds, we will need to construct enormous artificial habitats in space with diverse ecologies. Visit…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurSFIA Monthly Livestream Q&A: Sunday, February 26, 2023
A recording of SFIA's monthly livestream Q&A session [#52] from February 26, 2023 Join Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthur Support the stream…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurJourney to Alpha Centauri
Alpha Centauri may be the closest star system to us, but reaching it will be the voyage of a lifetime. To get started planning a career that works on one of…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurJourney to Alpha Centauri (Narration Only)
Alpha Centauri may be the closest star system to us, but reaching it will be the voyage of a lifetime. To get started planning a career that works on one of…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurMultiverse Warfare & Quantum Mania (Narration Only)
If travel to other realities and multiverses is possible, then so is conflict between them, but how would a multiversal war be fought? Go to…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurMultiverse Warfare and Quantum Mania
If travel to other realities and multiverses is possible, then so is conflict between them, but how would a multiversal war be fought? Go to…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurHycean Planets & Ice Worlds
Our telescopes find new exoplanets and reveal deeper details about them everyday, unveiling massive hydrogen-rich atmosphere planets and icy worlds which may…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurHycean Planets & Ice Worlds (Narration Only)
Our telescopes find new exoplanets and reveal deeper details about them everyday, unveiling massive hydrogen-rich atmosphere planets and icy worlds which may…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurSuper Soldiers
We often see stories of invincible warriors with superhuman abilities combating monstrous threats, but are the days of super soldiers nearly upon us, and could…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurSuper Soldiers (Narration Only)
We often see stories of invincible warriors with superhuman abilities combating monstrous threats, but are the days of super soldiers nearly upon us, and could…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurPlanetary Terraforming Strategies
Once we journey out to the stars, we will need to forge new worlds to live on. Choosing the best terraforming techniques for each planet and star system will…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurPlanetary Terraforming Strategies (Narration Only)
Once we journey out to the stars, we will need to forge new worlds to live on. Choosing the best terraforming techniques for each planet and star system will…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurSFIA Monthly Livestream Q&A: Sunday, January 29, 2023
A recording of SFIA's monthly livestream Q&A session [#51] from January 29, 2023. Join Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthur Support the stream…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurUsing Asteroids As Spaceships
Asteroids may serve as future bases and colonies for humanity as we travel into space, but could they also be converted into spaceships to take us strange new…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurUsing Asteroids As Spaceships (Narration Only)
Asteroids may serve as future bases and colonies for humanity as we travel into space, but could they also be converted into spaceships to take us strange new…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurThe Omega Point
The Omega Point Cosmological Theory argues that it may be possible to continue existing until the End of Time itself. Sign up for a Curiosity Stream…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurThe Omega Point (Narration Only)
The Omega Point Cosmological Theory argues that it may be possible to continue existing until the End of Time itself. Sign up for a Curiosity Stream…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurThe Dark Forest, Aliens, And A Hostile Galaxy (Narration Only)
When we look up into the night skies, all we see is absence and silence, but could our galaxy be a dark forest full of hidden predators waiting to consume us?…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurThe Dark Forest, Aliens, and a Hostile Galaxy
When we look up into the night skies, all we see is absence and silence, but could our galaxy be a dark forest full of hidden predators waiting to consume us?…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurWhat If We Never Become Post-Scarcity?
A day may come when our technology permits vast prosperity for everyone, with robots and other automation producing plenty, but if that day never comes, what…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurWhat If We Never Become Post-Scarcity? (Narration Only)
A day may come when our technology permits vast prosperity for everyone, with robots and other automation producing plenty, but if that day never comes, what…