

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 7, 2023 • 35min
Living In Space (Narration Only)
We often dream of a future out in the galaxy, exploring and settling strange new worlds under the light of alien suns, but what would living in space truly be like?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/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:Living in SpaceScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 411, September 7, 2023Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurEditors:Briana BrownellMerv JohnsonShaun MossDonagh BroderickDavid McFarlaneKonstantin SokerinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 7, 2023 • 39min
Living In Space
We often dream of a future out in the galaxy, exploring and settling strange new worlds under the light of alien suns, but what would living in space truly be like?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/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:Living in SpaceScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 411, September 7, 2023Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurEditors:Briana BrownellMerv JohnsonShaun MossDonagh BroderickDavid 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.

Aug 31, 2023 • 35min
Near Term Space Colonization
Many millennia from now we may have journeyed out to colonize billions and billions of planets in our galaxy, but every journey has to start somewhere.Sign the New Horizons Petition: https://chng.it/DPQ6cSWGk8Visit 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: Near Term Space Colonization Episode 410, August 31, 2023Produced & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurWritten by:Isaac ArthurJason SnyderEditors:David McFarlaneMusic 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.

Aug 31, 2023 • 35min
Near Term Space Colonization (Narration Only)
Many millennia from now we may have journeyed out to colonize billions and billions of planets in our galaxy, but every journey has to start somewhere.Sign the New Horizons Petition: https://chng.it/DPQ6cSWGk8Visit 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: Near Term Space Colonization Episode 410, August 31, 2023Produced & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurWritten by:Isaac ArthurJason SnyderEditors:David McFarlaneSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 27, 2023 • 1h 3min
SFIA Monthly Livestream 57: August 27, 2023
SFIA Monthly Livestream Q&A #57: August 27, 2023 Our monthly livestream Q&A session recorded on 57: August 27, 2023 at 4pm EST.Sign the New Horizons Petition: https://chng.it/DPQ6cSWGk8Visit 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.

Aug 24, 2023 • 36min
Human Devolution: Morlocks & C.H.U.D.s
Humanity has evolved in the face of much hardship and turmoil, and invented technologies to aid us, but could an end to hardships be our undoing and cause us to devolve?Go to the link: https://imprintapp.com/isaacarthur - The first 200 subscribers get 20% off an annual membershipVisit 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:Human Devolution: Morlocks & C.H.U.D.s Episode 409, August 24, 2023Written, Produced & Narrated by:Isaac ArthurEditors:Jerry GuernDonagh BroderickDavid McFarlaneMusic Courtesy of:Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorSergey Cheremisinov, "Labyrinth", "Forgotten Stars"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 24, 2023 • 36min
Human Devolution: Morlocks & C.H.U.D.s (Narration Only)
Humanity has evolved in the face of much hardship and turmoil, and invented technologies to aid us, but could an end to hardships be our undoing and cause us to devolve?Go to the link: https://imprintapp.com/isaacarthur - The first 200 subscribers get 20% off an annual membershipVisit 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:Human Devolution: Morlocks & C.H.U.D.s Episode 409, August 24, 2023Written, Produced & Narrated by:Isaac ArthurEditors:Jerry GuernDonagh BroderickDavid McFarlaneSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 17, 2023 • 30min
Comet Mining (Narration Only)
Comets have awed, amazed, and even terrified humanity for thousands of years, with many believing they heralded the end of the world, but could they be the key to reaching and creating new worlds?🌏 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/isaacarthur It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✌Sign the New Horizons Petition: https://chng.it/DPQ6cSWGk8NSS Space Forum Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7ZU_C6VHSkyoS91zVtPKkg#/registrationVisit 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:Comet MiningScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 408, August 17, 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.

Aug 17, 2023 • 31min
Comet Mining
Comets have awed, amazed, and even terrified humanity for thousands of years, with many believing they heralded the end of the world, but could they be the key to reaching and creating new worlds?🌏 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/isaacarthur It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✌Sign the New Horizons Petition: https://chng.it/DPQ6cSWGk8NSS Space Forum Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7ZU_C6VHSkyoS91zVtPKkg#/registrationVisit 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:Comet MiningScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 408, August 17, 2023Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurMusic Courtesy of: Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorStellardrone, "Red Giant", "Between the Rings"Sergey Cheremisinov, "Labyrinth", Forgotten Stars"Miguel Johsnon, "So Many Stars"Taras Karkavyi, "Alpha and ..."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 13, 2023 • 30min
Cyborg Armies (Narration Only)
In the future we may deploy armies of cybernetic superhumans to fight our battles, people so augmented they could tear through walls or dodge bullets. But would these invincible warriors be willing to fight for mundane humans, or merely fight each other to rule us?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:Cyborg Armies Episode 407a, August 13, 2023Produced, Written & Narrated by:Isaac ArthurEditors:David McFarlaneSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


