

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur
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.
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Jan 14, 2024 • 27min
Aliens vs AI (Narration Only)
We often worry that humanity might be attacked by Aliens or AI, but which is worse and which would win in a battle between them?Go to https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ to get a 30-day free trial + the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual subscription.Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netJoin Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthurSupport us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthurFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShECredits:Aliens vs AIEpisode 429a; January 14, 2024Produced, Written & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurEditor: Lukas KonecnyMusic Courtesy ofEpidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorStellardrone, "Red Giant", "Ultra Deep Field"Sergey Cheremisinov, "Labyrinth", "Forgotten Stars"Taras Harkavyi, "Alpha and ..."Miguel Johnson, "So Many Stars"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 11, 2024 • 36min
Is Uplifting Ethical?
Uplifting is the process of altering an animal - or even an alien - to be smarter or able to use technology. Our ability to do this seem inevitable, and with it a host of moral dilemmas. Try Cell to Singularity, free to play: https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uNoFVisit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netJoin Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthurSupport us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthurFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShECredits:Is Uplifting Ethical?Episode 429; January 11, 2024Produced, Written & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurMusic Courtesy ofEpidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorStellardrone, "Red Giant", "Ultra Deep Field"Sergey Cheremisinov, "Labyrinth", "Forgotten Stars"Taras Harkavyi, "Alpha and ..."Miguel Johnson, "So Many Stars"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 11, 2024 • 33min
Is Uplifting Ethical? (Narration Only)
Uplifting is the process of altering an animal - or even an alien - to be smarter or able to use technology. Our ability to do this seem inevitable, and with it a host of moral dilemmas. Try Cell to Singularity, free to play: https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uNoFVisit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netJoin Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthurSupport us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthurFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShECredits:Is Uplifting Ethical?Episode 429; January 11, 2024Produced, Written & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 7, 2024 • 25min
Statites, Lagites, and Quasites (Narration Only)
A look at Statites, or Static Satellites, and variations like the Lagite, Quasite, Mag Sail, Solar Moth, and Non-Keplerian Orbits that offer us powerful foundations for advanced, Kardashev-scale space development. Watch my exclusive video Giant Space Monsters: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-giant-space-monstersGet Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurVisit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netJoin Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthurSupport us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthurFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShECredits:Statites, Lagites, and QuasitesEpisode 428a; January 7, 2024Produced, Written & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 7, 2024 • 26min
Statites, Lagites, and Quasites
A look at Statites, or Static Satellites, and variations like the Lagite, Quasite, Mag Sail, Solar Moth, and Non-Keplerian Orbits that offer us powerful foundations for advanced, Kardashev-scale space development. Watch my exclusive video Giant Space Monsters: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-giant-space-monstersGet Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurVisit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netJoin Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthurSupport us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthurFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShECredits:Statites, Lagites, and QuasitesEpisode 428a; January 7, 2024Produced, Written & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurMusic Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 4, 2024 • 28min
The Fermi Paradox: Pancosmorio Theory (Narration Only)
Reaching new worlds is a difficult task, but transplanting ecosystem and civilizations to them may be even harder.Go to https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ to get a 30-day free trial + the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual subscription.Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netJoin Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthurSupport us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthurFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShECredits:The Fermi Paradox: Pancosmorio TheoryEpisode 428; January 4, 2024Produced, Written & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurEditor: Briana BrownellSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 4, 2024 • 28min
The Fermi Paradox: Pancosmorio Theory
Reaching new worlds is a difficult task, but transplanting ecosystem and civilizations to them may be even harder.Go to https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ to get a 30-day free trial + the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual subscription.Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netJoin Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthurSupport us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthurFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShECredits:The Fermi Paradox: Pancosmorio TheoryEpisode 428; January 4, 2024Produced, Written & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurEditor: Briana BrownellMusic Courtesy of:Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 1, 2024 • 17min
SFIA Monthly Livestream 60: December 31, 2023
Our Final monthly livestream Q&A session recorded on New Year's Eve Sunday, December 31, 2023Visit our Website: www.isaacarthur.netSFIA Discord Server: discord.gg/53GAShESupport us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/IsaacArthurFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/Twitter: twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 28, 2023 • 32min
Clearing Space Debris (Narration Only)
Our future lies among the stars, and many challenges must be overcome to reach them. One of those challenges is making sure our ships don’t crash into our own garbage littering orbit.Watch my exclusive video The Fermi Paradox Hermit Shoplifter Hypothesis: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-the-fermi-paradox-hermit-shoplifter-hypothesisGet Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurGet a Lifetime Membership to Nebula for only $300: https://go.nebula.tv/lifetime?ref=isaacarthurVisit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netJoin Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthurSupport us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthurFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShECredits:Clearing Space DebrisEpisode 427; December 28, 2023Produced, Written & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 28, 2023 • 32min
Clearing Space Debris
Our future lies among the stars, and many challenges must be overcome to reach them. One of those challenges is making sure our ships don’t crash into our own garbage littering orbit.Watch my exclusive video The Fermi Paradox Hermit Shoplifter Hypothesis: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-the-fermi-paradox-hermit-shoplifter-hypothesisGet Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurGet a Lifetime Membership to Nebula for only $300: https://go.nebula.tv/lifetime?ref=isaacarthurVisit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netJoin Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthurSupport us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthurFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShECredits:Clearing Space DebrisEpisode 427; December 28, 2023Produced, Written & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurMusic Courtesy of:Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorStellardrone, "Red Giant", "Ultra Deep Field"Sergey Cheremisinov, "Labyrinth", "Forgotten Stars"Taras Harkavyi, "Alpha and ..."Miguel Johnson, "So Many Stars"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


