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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 ArthurInterstellar Colonization Compendium (Narration Only)
Space is huge, immense beyond our wildest dreams. In order to explore and settle it, we’ll need to learn to dream a lot bigger and bolder than ever before. Go…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurCyborg Civilizations
We often contemplate cyborgs, people enhanced by machines, but what would a civilization built upon cybernetics be like? Watch my exclusive video Planetary…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurCyborg Civilizations (Narration Only)
We often contemplate cyborgs, people enhanced by machines, but what would a civilization built upon cybernetics be like? Watch my exclusive video Planetary…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurRoko's Basilisk
The dangers of artificial intelligence have long loomed in our future, and seem ever closer. But it may be that the dangers of the future can reach back into…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurRoko's Basilisk (Narration Only)
The dangers of artificial intelligence have long loomed in our future, and seem ever closer. But it may be that the dangers of the future can reach back into…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurFree Will, Quantum & Orchestrated Objective Reduction
An extended exploration of what science tells us about free will and consciousness in a quantum universe, including Sir Roger Penrose's theory of Orchestrated…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurFree Will, Quantum & Orchestrated Objective Reduction (Narration Only)
An extended exploration of what science tells us about free will and consciousness in a quantum universe, including Sir Roger Penrose's theory of Orchestrated…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurMegastructures: Hollow Earth
Earth is immense, but we only live on a thin shell of its surface. So what if we built a planet with only that thin shell, or with several layers of them? Use…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurMegastructures: Hollow Earth (Narration Only)
Earth is immense, but we only live on a thin shell of its surface. So what if we built a planet with only that thin shell, or with several layers of them? Use…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurWhat If The Dinosaurs Hadn't Died Off?
What if dinosaurs have survived the asteroid impact? Could we have seen a shared dino-mammal ecology, or even intelligent dinosaurs? Watch my exclusive video…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurWhat If The Dinosaurs Hadn't Died Off? (Narration Only)
What if dinosaurs have survived the asteroid impact? Could we have seen a shared dino-mammal ecology, or even intelligent dinosaurs? Watch my exclusive video…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurParadise Planets
As we reach out to the stars and settle other worlds, could we find or create ones even better for humanity than Earth? Use code isaacarthur at the link below…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurParadise Planets (Narration Only)
As we reach out to the stars and settle other worlds, could we find or create ones even better for humanity than Earth? Use code isaacarthur at the link below…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurOceanic Moons
The galaxy has many stars orbited by many planets, and many of these are orbited by immense icy moons, but could others have oceans on their surface, or even…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurOceanic Moons (Narration Only)
The galaxy has many stars orbited by many planets, and many of these are orbited by immense icy moons, but could others have oceans on their surface, or even…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurThe Fermi Paradox: Timebombs
Many fear future technologies may doom our civilization, but could the pursuit of technology, and civilization itself, be what dooms humanity? Watch my…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurThe Fermi Paradox: Timebombs (Narration Only)
Many fear future technologies may doom our civilization, but could the pursuit of technology, and civilization itself, be what dooms humanity? Watch my…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurJobs In Space
We all dream of a future in space, but it will take a lot of work to get there and more to make it a place we can visit and live. Of course, where there’s work…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurJobs In Space (Narration Only)
We all dream of a future in space, but it will take a lot of work to get there and more to make it a place we can visit and live. Of course, where there’s work…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurColonizing Ganymede
Ganymede is an enormous moon, larger than any other we’ve found, including our own, and may one day be the centerpiece of wider human settlements around…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurColonizing Ganymede (Narration Only)
Ganymede is an enormous moon, larger than any other we’ve found, including our own, and may one day be the centerpiece of wider human settlements around…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurSpace Freighters, Cargos & Crews
One day we may settle thousands of planets and trade between them, but what would a space freighter be like, who would crew them, and what would they carry? Go…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurSpace Freighters, Cargos & Crews (Narration Only)
One day we may settle thousands of planets and trade between them, but what would a space freighter be like, who would crew them, and what would they carry? Go…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurAlternative Intelligence: The Other A.I.
We think very highly of the human brain, after all, it's what lets us think about anything in the first place, but Nature is vast, and our primate brains are…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurAlternative Intelligence: The Other A.I. (Narration Only)
We think very highly of the human brain, after all, it's what lets us think about anything in the first place, but Nature is vast, and our primate brains are…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurCosmic Capitals
One day our civilization may settle our whole galaxy, with mighty star empires consisting of millions if not billions of worlds, but what would the centers of…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurCosmic Capitals (Narration Only)
One day our civilization may settle our whole galaxy, with mighty star empires consisting of millions if not billions of worlds, but what would the centers of…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurAlien Embassies
We often imagine encountering many alien civilizations, and establishing trade and relationships with them, but what would being an alien ambassador be like?…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurAlien Embassies (Narration Only)
We often imagine encountering many alien civilizations, and establishing trade and relationships with them, but what would being an alien ambassador be like?…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurThe Fermi Paradox: Interdiction
We often look out into the galaxy and wonder where all the civilizations are, but could it be that we don't see them because they have all chosen to exist in…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurThe Fermi Paradox: Interdiction (Narration Only)
We often look out into the galaxy and wonder where all the civilizations are, but could it be that we don't see them because they have all chosen to exist in…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurThe Banks Orbital: God’s Bracelet
The Banks Orbital is a ring-shaped Space Habitat over a million miles across with hundreds of times more living area than the entire Earth. Watch my exclusive…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurThe Banks Orbital: God’s Bracelet (Narration Only)
The Banks Orbital is a ring-shaped Space Habitat over a million miles across with hundreds of times more living area than the entire Earth. Watch my exclusive…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurColonization & Habitability Of Binary Star Systems
There are billion of binary star systems in our galaxy, including many of those stars closest to us. Can such systems host life, and what would it be like to…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurColonization & Habitability Of Binary Star Systems (Narration Only)
There are billion of binary star systems in our galaxy, including many of those stars closest to us. Can such systems host life, and what would it be like to…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurColonizing White Dwarfs
Stars give warmth and light to planets and make life possible, until they run out of fuel and die themselves, but could these dead stars still enable life to…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurColonizing White Dwarfs (Narration Only)
Stars give warmth and light to planets and make life possible, until they run out of fuel and die themselves, but could these dead stars still enable life to…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurLiving in Lava Tubes: Building Underground Cities on the Moon
Could lunar lava tubes become vast underground cities? We explore their protection from radiation and temperature extremes, the challenges of settling them…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurLiving in Lava Tubes: Building Underground Cities on the Moon (Narration Only)
Could lunar lava tubes become vast underground cities? We explore their protection from radiation and temperature extremes, the challenges of settling them…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurStargates
We are fascinated by portals between worlds, gateways between stars, wormholes through the fabric of reality, but could these be real, and if so, what would…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurStargates (Narration Only)
We are fascinated by portals between worlds, gateways between stars, wormholes through the fabric of reality, but could these be real, and if so, what would…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurDefending Earth
The galaxy is an immense and mysterious place we may one day explore and settle, but for now, we have only one planet, and the galaxy holds many dangers, so…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurDefending Earth (Narration Only)
The galaxy is an immense and mysterious place we may one day explore and settle, but for now, we have only one planet, and the galaxy holds many dangers, so…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurThe Fermi Paradox: The Cronus Scenarios
We often worry that the reason we hear nothing in our search for extraterrestrial intelligence is that travel to other stars is just too hard, but what if a…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurThe Fermi Paradox: The Cronus Scenarios (Narration Only)
We often worry that the reason we hear nothing in our search for extraterrestrial intelligence is that travel to other stars is just too hard, but what if a…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurPower From Space: Energy Beyond Earth
Space could supply civilization with far more than solar power satellites. We explore orbital solar energy, nuclear power, beamed energy, and off-world…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurPower From Space: Energy Beyond Earth (Narration Only)
Space could supply civilization with far more than solar power satellites. We explore orbital solar energy, nuclear power, beamed energy, and off-world…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurMulti-Planetary Empires
One day humanity may settle countless worlds, but could any nation hope to govern multiple planets or even star systems? Watch my exclusive video Crystal…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurMulti-Planetary Empires (Narration Only)
One day humanity may settle countless worlds, but could any nation hope to govern multiple planets or even star systems? Watch my exclusive video Crystal…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurKugelblitz Black Holes
Black Holes can swallow anything, even light, and small black holes made from light itself may offer us abundant clean energy and a pathway to the stars. Learn…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurKugelblitz Black Holes (Narration Only)
Black Holes can swallow anything, even light, and small black holes made from light itself may offer us abundant clean energy and a pathway to the stars. Learn…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurThe Fermi Paradox: Rare Complexity
Life is incredibly complicated, but for most of Earth’s history it was much simpler. Is it possible the Universe is full of planets with very simple life, and…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurThe Fermi Paradox: Rare Complexity (Narration Only)
Life is incredibly complicated, but for most of Earth’s history it was much simpler. Is it possible the Universe is full of planets with very simple life, and…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurAutomated Justice
As ever more automation works its way into our legal system and courts, we must ask what challenges and advantages AI has in justice, and if AI will come to be…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurAutomated Justice (Narration Only)
As ever more automation works its way into our legal system and courts, we must ask what challenges and advantages AI has in justice, and if AI will come to be…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurSettling Mars: Phobos And Deimos
The Red Planet beckons us toward it, and the day draws closer when humans will walk on its dusty surface, and the moons of Mars, Phobos & Deimos, may be our…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurSettling Mars: Phobos And Deimos (Narration Only)
The Red Planet beckons us toward it, and the day draws closer when humans will walk on its dusty surface, and the moons of Mars, Phobos & Deimos, may be our…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurAlien Beer Is To Die For...
A look at the possible effects of alien food, drink, and microbes on us or our ecosystem. Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Join Nebula…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurAlien Beer Is To Die For... (Narration Only)
A look at the possible effects of alien food, drink, and microbes on us or our ecosystem. Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Join Nebula…
Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurIs Terraforming Planets Ethical?
In the future we may be able to claim new worlds and forge them into paradises, but should we? Use code isaacarthur at the link below to get an exclusive 60%…