

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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Dec 29, 2022 • 35min
Transhumanism & Humanity’s Future (Narration Only)
In the future, humanity may embrace genetic engineering and cybernetic augmentation of mind and body, but what does this Transhuman future look like? And should we embrace or resist these paths?To claim your matching donation with Givewell, go to https://www.givewell.org/isaacWatch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/6RhA_8Z50OcVisit 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:Transhumanism & Humanity’s FutureScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 375, December 22, 2022Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurEditors:Briana BrownellDonagh BroderickKeith BlockusLukas KonecnyGraphics:Jeremy JozwikKen YorkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 22, 2022 • 28min
Do We Live Inside A Black Hole… And Could We?
Could our entire Universe be one enormous Black Hole? And is it possible to live inside a black hole?Go to https://nordvpn.com/isaacarthur to get a 2-year plan plus 4 additional months with a HUGE discount. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/nKrupZeKQnAVisit 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/53GAShEListen or Download the audio of this episode from Soundcloud: Episode's Audio-only version: https://soundcloud.com/isaac-arthur-148927746/do-we-live-inside-a-black-hole-and-could-weEpisode's Narration-only version: https://soundcloud.com/isaac-arthur-148927746/do-we-live-inside-a-black-hole-and-could-we-narration-onlyCredits:Do We Live Inside A Black Hole… And Could We?Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 374, December 22, 2022Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurProduced, Written& Narrated by:Isaac ArthurEditors:Briana BrownellLukas KonecnyCover Art by:Jakub GrygierMusic 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.

Dec 22, 2022 • 27min
Do We Live Inside A Black Hole… And Could We? (Narration Only)
Could our entire Universe be one enormous Black Hole? And is it possible to live inside a black hole?Go to https://nordvpn.com/isaacarthur to get a 2-year plan plus 4 additional months with a HUGE discount. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/nKrupZeKQnAVisit 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/53GAShEListen or Download the audio of this episode from Soundcloud: Episode's Audio-only version: https://soundcloud.com/isaac-arthur-148927746/do-we-live-inside-a-black-hole-and-could-weEpisode's Narration-only version: https://soundcloud.com/isaac-arthur-148927746/do-we-live-inside-a-black-hole-and-could-we-narration-onlyCredits:Do We Live Inside A Black Hole… And Could We?Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 374, December 22, 2022Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurProduced, Written& Narrated by:Isaac ArthurEditors:Briana BrownellLukas KonecnyCover Art by:Jakub GrygierSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 15, 2022 • 29min
Farming On Mars
One day humanity might settle the Red Planet, but how will we grow food on world more barren than any desert or tundra on Earth?Visit https://brilliant.org/isaacarthur/ to get started learning STEM for free, and the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual premium subscription.Visit 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:Farming On MarsScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 373, December 15, 2022Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurEditors:Briana BrownellEvelyn OrwellJason SnyderCover Art:Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygierMusic 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.

Dec 15, 2022 • 29min
Farming On Mars (Narration Only)
One day humanity might settle the Red Planet, but how will we grow food on world more barren than any desert or tundra on Earth?Visit https://brilliant.org/isaacarthur/ to get started learning STEM for free, and the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual premium subscription.Visit 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:Farming On MarsScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 373, December 15, 2022Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurEditors:Briana BrownellEvelyn OrwellJason SnyderCover Art:Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygierMusic 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.

Dec 11, 2022 • 33min
Planetary Civil War
Wars in the future may involve vast interplanetary conflicts or civil wars sprawling over an entire world or more, but what will those wars look like?Start listening with a 30-day Audible trial and your first audiobook is free. Visit http://www.audible.com/isaac or text "isaac" to 500-500.Visit 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:Planetary Civil WarScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 372a, December 11, 2022Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurCover Art: Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygierMusicCourtesy 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.

Dec 11, 2022 • 33min
Planetary Civil War (Narration Only)
Wars in the future may involve vast interplanetary conflicts or civil wars sprawling over an entire world or more, but what will those wars look like?Start listening with a 30-day Audible trial and your first audiobook is free. Visit http://www.audible.com/isaac or text "isaac" to 500-500.Visit 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:Planetary Civil WarScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 372a, December 11, 2022Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurCover Art: Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygierMusicSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 8, 2022 • 36min
Humanity: Firstborn Space Civilization
As we continue to scan the heavens for signs of intelligent life, we must contemplate what it might mean if we are the first civilization to ever arise.Go to https://buyraycon.com/isaacarthur for 15% off sitewide! Brought to you by Raycon.Visit 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:Damaged Spacecraft & Shipwrecked SaucersScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 366, October 27, 2022Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurProduced, Written& Narrated by:Isaac ArthurCover Art by:Jakub GrygierMusic Courtesy ofMarkus Junnikkala, "Plotting a Course", "We Roam the Stars"Stellardrone, "Red Giant" "Between the Rings" Miguel Johnson, "Far From Home", "So Many Stars"Aerium, "Fifth 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.

Dec 8, 2022 • 35min
Humanity: Firstborn Space Civilization (Narration Only)
As we continue to scan the heavens for signs of intelligent life, we must contemplate what it might mean if we are the first civilization to ever arise.Go to https://buyraycon.com/isaacarthur for 15% off sitewide! Brought to you by Raycon.Visit 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:Damaged Spacecraft & Shipwrecked SaucersScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 366, October 27, 2022Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurProduced, Written& Narrated by:Isaac ArthurCover Art by:Jakub GrygierSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 1, 2022 • 31min
The Plan For After SETI Is Successful (Narration Only)
One day we may get a signal from beyond Earth, positive proof of the Existence of Extraterrestrial Life... but what comes next?Sign up for a Curiosity Stream subscription and also get a free Nebula subscription (the streaming platform built by creators) here: https://curiositystream.com/isaacarthurVisit 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:The Plan For After SETI Is SuccessfulScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 371, December 1, 2022Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurEditors:David McFarlaneCover Art:Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygierMusic 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.


