

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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May 4, 2023 • 42min
The 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 these megastructures if they exist? 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: Searching For Dyson SpheresScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 393, May 4, 2023Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurEditors:Donagh BroderickKonstantin SokerinDavid McFarlaneMusic 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.

May 4, 2023 • 41min
The 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 these megastructures if they exist? 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: Searching For Dyson SpheresScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 393, May 4, 2023Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurEditors:Donagh BroderickKonstantin SokerinDavid McFarlaneSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 27, 2023 • 28min
Smart 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 serve its citizens and businesses. To get started planning a career that works on one of the world’s most pressing problems, sign up now at https://80000hours.org/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:Smart CitiesScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 392, April 27, 2023Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurEditors:Briana BrownellDavid McFarlaneMusic 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.

Apr 27, 2023 • 27min
Smart 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 serve its citizens and businesses. To get started planning a career that works on one of the world’s most pressing problems, sign up now at https://80000hours.org/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:Smart CitiesScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 392, April 27, 2023Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurEditors:Briana BrownellDavid McFarlaneSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 23, 2023 • 1h 3min
SFIA 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/isaacarthurRegister for the National Space Society's 2023 International Space Development Conference: isdc2023.nss.orgSupport the stream: streamlabs.com/isaacarthurCatch the audio-only show on Soundcloud: @isaac-arthur-148927746Visit 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.

Apr 20, 2023 • 29min
Life 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 be found?🌏 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/isaacarthur It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✌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:Life on Giant MoonsEpisode 391, April 20, 2023Written, Produced & Narrated by:Isaac ArthurEditors:Anne KristoffersenBriana BrownellDavid McFarlaneMusic Courtesy ofLombus, "Cosmic Soup"Markus Junnikkala, "We Roam the Stars"Stellardrone, "Red Giant"Miguel Johsnon, "Far From Home", "So Many Stars"Aerium, "Fifth Star of Aldebaran"ifth Star of Aldebaran"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 20, 2023 • 28min
Life 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 be found?🌏 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/isaacarthur It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✌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:Life on Giant MoonsEpisode 391, April 20, 2023Written, Produced & Narrated by:Isaac ArthurEditors:Anne KristoffersenBriana BrownellDavid McFarlaneSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 16, 2023 • 34min
Super 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 or tear asunder reality itself. Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurWatch my exclusive video on Colonizing Binary Stars: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-colonizing-binary-starsVisit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netSupport 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:Super WeaponsEpisode 390a, April 16, 2023Produced, Written & Narrated by:Isaac ArthurEditors:Briana BrownellDavid McFarlaneMusic 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.

Apr 16, 2023 • 34min
Super 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 or tear asunder reality itself.Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurWatch my exclusive video on Colonizing Binary Stars: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-colonizing-binary-starsVisit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netSupport 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:Super WeaponsEpisode 390a, April 16, 2023Produced, Written & Narrated by:Isaac ArthurEditors:Briana BrownellDavid McFarlaneSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 13, 2023 • 37min
Nuclear 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 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:Nuclear Power: Small Modular ReactorsScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 390, April 13, 2023Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurSpecial Thanks to Last Energy https://www.lastenergy.comMusic 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.


