

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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Sep 28, 2023 • 22min
Science & Futurism Shorts Compilation #1: 1-20
A collection of the first 20 Shorts from SFIA, covering a wide range of topics in science & space.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-a...Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/15839...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: Science & Futurism Shorts Compilation #1: 1-20Episode 414a, October 1, 2023Written, Produced & 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.

Sep 24, 2023 • 1h 11min
SFIA Monthly Livestream 58: September 24, 2023
Our monthly livestream Q&A session recorded on Sunday September 24, 2023, at 4pm EST.Visit 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.

Sep 21, 2023 • 32min
Atmospheric Mining
Science fiction has popularized asteroid mining and cities in the sky, but could the future of mining be in cloud cities hanging far above distant worlds?Watch my exclusive video on Life As An Asteroid Miner: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-life-as-an-asteroid-minerGet 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/53GAShEChapters0:00 Intro02:08 Venus-like worlds08:48 Titan Moons12:38 Ice Giants / Hycean [buoyancy viable]17:23 Gas Giants – fusion candle and others22:02 Starlifting26:16 Stellar Remnants27:15 Black Hole SeriesCredits: Atmospheric MiningEpisode 413, September 21, 2023Written, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurEditors:David McFarlaneKonstantin SokerinMusic Courtesy of: Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorStellardrone, "Red Giant" "Ultra Deep Field"Sergey Cheremisinov, "Labyrinth" "Forgotten Stars"Taras Harkavyi, "Alpha and ..."Miguel Johsnon, "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.

Sep 21, 2023 • 32min
Atmospheric Mining (Narration Only)
Science fiction has popularized asteroid mining and cities in the sky, but could the future of mining be in cloud cities hanging far above distant worlds?Watch my exclusive video on Life As An Asteroid Miner: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-life-as-an-asteroid-minerGet 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/53GAShEChapters0:00 Intro02:08 Venus-like worlds08:48 Titan Moons12:38 Ice Giants / Hycean [buoyancy viable]17:23 Gas Giants – fusion candle and others22:02 Starlifting26:16 Stellar Remnants27:15 Black Hole SeriesCredits: Atmospheric MiningEpisode 413, September 21, 2023Written, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurEditors:David McFarlaneKonstantin SokerinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 17, 2023 • 38min
The Fermi Paradox: Fallen Empires
The cosmos seem silent and empty of any great interstellar empires, but perhaps they once existed, and if so, what titanic ruins might they have left behind?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.netWatch ad-free on Nebula: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-cyborg-armiesSupport 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: Fallen EmpiresEpisode 412a, September 17, 2023Produced, Written & Narrated by:Isaac ArthurEditors:Jerry GuernKonstantin SokerinDavid McFarlaneMusic Courtesy of:Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorSergey Cheremisinov, "Labyrinth", "Forgotten Stars"Stellardrone, "Red Giant" "Between The Rings"Taras Harkavyi, "Alpha and...."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 17, 2023 • 37min
The Fermi Paradox: Fallen Empires (Narration Only)
The cosmos seem silent and empty of any great interstellar empires, but perhaps they once existed, and if so, what titanic ruins might they have left behind?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.netWatch ad-free on Nebula: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-cyborg-armiesSupport 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: Fallen EmpiresEpisode 412a, September 17, 2023Produced, Written & Narrated by:Isaac ArthurEditors:Jerry GuernKonstantin SokerinDavid McFarlaneMusic Courtesy of:Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorSergey Cheremisinov, "Labyrinth", "Forgotten Stars"Stellardrone, "Red Giant" "Between The Rings"Taras Harkavyi, "Alpha and...."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 14, 2023 • 35min
Interplanetary Infrastructure
They say space is the future, out among the countless billions and billions of new worlds in our galaxy, but a journey needs a path or road, so what sort of roads will we build in space?Watch my exclusive video on Life As An Asteroid Miner: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-life-as-an-asteroid-minerGet 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: Interplanetary InfrastructureEpisode 412, September 14, 2023Produced & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurWritten by:Isaac ArthurEditors:Andy NelsonDavid McFarlaneMerv JohnsonPhil SwanMusic Courtesy of: Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorStellardrone, "Red Giant" "Ultra Deep Field"Sergey Cheremisinov, "Labyrinth" "Forgotten Stars"Taras Harkavyi, "Alpha and ..."Miguel Johsnon, "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.

Sep 14, 2023 • 34min
Interplanetary Infrastructure (Narration Only)
They say space is the future, out among the countless billions and billions of new worlds in our galaxy, but a journey needs a path or road, so what sort of roads will we build in space?Watch my exclusive video on Life As An Asteroid Miner: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-life-as-an-asteroid-minerGet 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: Interplanetary InfrastructureEpisode 412, September 14, 2023Produced & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurWritten by:Isaac ArthurEditors:Andy NelsonDavid McFarlaneMerv JohnsonPhil SwanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 10, 2023 • 15min
Bussard Ramjet Starship Drive (Narration Only)
To travel between the stars requires vast amounts of fuel and energy, but as it turns out, the ocean of night in deep space is full of fuel, if you can collect it along the way.The Fishback ramjet revisited: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0094576521005804Visit 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: Bussard Ramjet Starship DriveEpisode 411b, September 10, 2023Written, Produced & 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.

Sep 10, 2023 • 15min
Bussard Ramjet Starship Drive
To travel between the stars requires vast amounts of fuel and energy, but as it turns out, the ocean of night in deep space is full of fuel, if you can collect it along the way.The Fishback ramjet revisited: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0094576521005804Visit 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: Bussard Ramjet Starship DriveEpisode 411b, September 10, 2023Written, Produced & 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.


