

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.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Jul 28, 2022 • 30min
Black Holes & Dark Matter (Narration Only)
Black Holes and Dark Matter are two of those mysterious things in the Universe, but could black holes be the key to unlocking the secrets of Dark Matter?Visit brilliant.org/isaacarthur/ to get started learning STEM for free, and the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual premium subscription.Watch the Video Version: youtu.be/H68VZXmjBUkDirect detection of primordial black hole relics as dark matter: arxiv.org/abs/1906.06348Search for gamma-ray emission from p-wave dark matter annihilation in the Galactic Center: arxiv.org/abs/1904.06261Visit our Website: www.isaacarthur.netSupport us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/IsaacArthurSupport us on Subscribestar: www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthurFacebook 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.SFIA Discord Server: discord.gg/53GAShECredits:Black Holes & Dark MatterScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 353, July 28, 2022Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurEditors:David McFarlaneCover Art:Jakub Grygier www.artstation.com/jakub_grygierGraphics:Jeremy JozwikMusic Courtesy of Stellardrone: stellardrone.bandcamp.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 28, 2022 • 31min
Black Holes & Dark Matter
Black Holes and Dark Matter are two of those mysterious things in the Universe, but could black holes be the key to unlocking the secrets of Dark Matter?Visit brilliant.org/isaacarthur/ to get started learning STEM for free, and the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual premium subscription.Watch the Video Version: youtu.be/H68VZXmjBUkDirect detection of primordial black hole relics as dark matter: arxiv.org/abs/1906.06348Search for gamma-ray emission from p-wave dark matter annihilation in the Galactic Center: arxiv.org/abs/1904.06261Visit our Website: www.isaacarthur.netSupport us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/IsaacArthurSupport us on Subscribestar: www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthurFacebook 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.SFIA Discord Server: discord.gg/53GAShECredits:Black Holes & Dark MatterScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 353, July 28, 2022Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurEditors:David McFarlaneCover Art:Jakub Grygier www.artstation.com/jakub_grygierGraphics:Jeremy JozwikMusic Courtesy of Stellardrone: stellardrone.bandcamp.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 22, 2022 • 45min
The Fermi Paradox: Absent Megastructures (Narration Only)
The great mystery of where all the aliens are in our vast Universe contemplates ancient interstellar civilizations building enormous megastructures that rival worlds or even stars in the immensity... and asks why we can't see these giant alien artifacts.Sign up for a Curiosity Stream subscription and also get a free Nebula subscription (the streaming platform built by creators) here: https://curiositystream.com/isaacarthurWatch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/caE0HVD3jaQEvent Horizon with John Michael Godier: https://www.youtube.com/c/EventHorizonShowThis Week in Space with Rod Pyle: https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-spaceVisit 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 Fermi Paradox: Absent MegastructuresScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 352, July 21, 2022Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurEditors:Alex CivitelloDarius SaidDavid McFarlaneCover Art:Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygierGraphics by: Jarred EagleyJeremy JozwikKen YorkSergio BoteroUdo SchroeterMusic 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.

Jul 22, 2022 • 46min
The Fermi Paradox: Absent Megastructures
The great mystery of where all the aliens are in our vast Universe contemplates ancient interstellar civilizations building enormous megastructures that rival worlds or even stars in the immensity... and asks why we can't see these giant alien artifacts.Sign up for a Curiosity Stream subscription and also get a free Nebula subscription (the streaming platform built by creators) here: https://curiositystream.com/isaacarthurWatch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/caE0HVD3jaQEvent Horizon with John Michael Godier: https://www.youtube.com/c/EventHorizonShowThis Week in Space with Rod Pyle: https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-spaceVisit 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 Fermi Paradox: Absent MegastructuresScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 352, July 21, 2022Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurEditors:Alex CivitelloDarius SaidDavid McFarlaneCover Art:Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygierGraphics by: Jarred EagleyJeremy JozwikKen YorkSergio BoteroUdo SchroeterMusic 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.

Jul 10, 2022 • 31min
Primitive Aliens
We often imagine Earth being visited by more advanced civilizations, but in the future humanity may encounter more primitive ones on alien worlds. What challenges and dilemmas would we face?Start listening with a 30-day Audible trial and your first audiobook is free. Visit www.audible.com/isaac or text "isaac" to 500-500.Watch the Video Version: youtu.be/UxEpybDpmGAVisit our Website: www.isaacarthur.netSupport us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/IsaacArthurSupport us on Subscribestar: www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthurFacebook 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.SFIA Discord Server: discord.gg/53GAShECredits:Alien Civilizations: Primitive AliensScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 350a, July 10, 2022Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurEditors:David McFarlaneGraphics:Darth BiomechFishy TreeCover Art:Jakub Grygier www.artstation.com/jakub_grygierMusic by:Martin Rezny, "Lifelight"Denny Schneidemesser, "Bridge Ambience"Stellardrone, "A Moment of Stillness", "Cosmic Sunrise", "Limbo", "Red Giant"Aerium, "Fifth Star of Aldebaran"Miguel Johnson, "Strange New World"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 10, 2022 • 31min
Primitive Aliens (Narration Only)
We often imagine Earth being visited by more advanced civilizations, but in the future humanity may encounter more primitive ones on alien worlds. What challenges and dilemmas would we face?Start listening with a 30-day Audible trial and your first audiobook is free. Visit www.audible.com/isaac or text "isaac" to 500-500.Watch the Video Version: youtu.be/UxEpybDpmGAVisit our Website: www.isaacarthur.netSupport us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/IsaacArthurSupport us on Subscribestar: www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthurFacebook 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.SFIA Discord Server: discord.gg/53GAShECredits:Alien Civilizations: Primitive AliensScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 350a, July 10, 2022Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurEditors:David McFarlaneGraphics:Darth BiomechFishy TreeCover Art:Jakub Grygier www.artstation.com/jakub_grygierMusic by:Martin Rezny, "Lifelight"Denny Schneidemesser, "Bridge Ambience"Stellardrone, "A Moment of Stillness", "Cosmic Sunrise", "Limbo", "Red Giant"Aerium, "Fifth Star of Aldebaran"Miguel Johnson, "Strange New World"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 7, 2022 • 32min
Deep Space Habitats (Narration Only)
Every known planet, moon, and asteroid in our solar system occupies a volume of space both enormous and yet tiny compared to the vast empty gulf between stars. But interstellar space isn't truly empty and may one day be home to countless billions of isolated deep space habitats.
Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/tW_jz8UUu4g
Sign up for a Curiosity Stream subscription and also get a free Nebula subscription (the streaming platform built by creators) here: https://curiositystream.com/isaacarthur
Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur
Support us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthur
Facebook 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/53GAShE
Credits:
IDeep Space Habitats
Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur
Episode 350, July 7, 2022
Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac Arthur
Editors:
David McFarlane
Konstantin Sokerin
Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier
Graphics by:
Bryan Versteeg
Jarred Eagley
Jeremy Jozwik
Sergio Botero
Udo Schroeter
Music Courtesy of
Stellardrone, https://stellardrone.bandcamp.com
"Red Giant", "Billions and Billions", "Cosmic Sunrise", "The Night Sky in Motion"
Miguel Johnson, https://soundcloud.com/migueljohnsonmjmusic
"Expedition" & "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.

Jul 7, 2022 • 33min
Deep Space Habitats
Every known planet, moon, and asteroid in our solar system occupies a volume of space both enormous and yet tiny compared to the vast empty gulf between stars. But interstellar space isn't truly empty and may one day be home to countless billions of isolated deep space habitats.
Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/tW_jz8UUu4g
Sign up for a Curiosity Stream subscription and also get a free Nebula subscription (the streaming platform built by creators) here: https://curiositystream.com/isaacarthur
Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur
Support us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthur
Facebook 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/53GAShE
Credits:
IDeep Space Habitats
Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur
Episode 350, July 7, 2022
Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac Arthur
Editors:
David McFarlane
Konstantin Sokerin
Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier
Graphics by:
Bryan Versteeg
Jarred Eagley
Jeremy Jozwik
Sergio Botero
Udo Schroeter
Music Courtesy of
Stellardrone, https://stellardrone.bandcamp.com
"Red Giant", "Billions and Billions", "Cosmic Sunrise", "The Night Sky in Motion"
Miguel Johnson, https://soundcloud.com/migueljohnsonmjmusic
"Expedition" & "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.

Jun 30, 2022 • 32min
Life As A Planetary Explorer
We conclude our journey begun in Interstellar Probes by exploring an alien world and asking what life will be like as a Planetary Explorer.
Go to https://expressvpn.com/ISAACARTHUR and find out how you can get 3 months of ExpressVPN free!
Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/-vyg9bJSoX8
Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur
Support us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthur
Facebook 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/53GAShE
Credits:
Life as a Planetary Explorer
Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur
Episode 350, June 30, 2022
Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac Arthur
Editors:
Darius Said
David McFarlane
Jason BurbankDavid McFarlane
Keith Blockus
Sig'Unnr
Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier
Graphics:
Bryan Versteeg
Darth Biomech
Mike Munt (Apogii)
Jeremy Jozwik
LegionTech Studios
Music Courtesy of
Stellardrone, https://stellardrone.bandcamp.com
"Red Giant", "Billions and Billions", "Cosmic Sunrise", "The Night Sky in Motion"
Miguel Johnson, https://soundcloud.com/migueljohnsonmjmusic
"Expedition" & "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.

Jun 30, 2022 • 31min
Life As A Planetary Explorer (Narration Only)
We conclude our journey begun in Interstellar Probes by exploring an alien world and asking what life will be like as a Planetary Explorer.
Go to https://expressvpn.com/ISAACARTHUR and find out how you can get 3 months of ExpressVPN free!
Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/-vyg9bJSoX8
Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur
Support us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthur
Facebook 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/53GAShE
Credits:
Life as a Planetary Explorer
Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur
Episode 350, June 30, 2022
Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac Arthur
Editors:
Darius Said
David McFarlane
Jason BurbankDavid McFarlane
Keith Blockus
Sig'Unnr
Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier
Graphics:
Bryan Versteeg
Darth Biomech
Mike Munt (Apogii)
Jeremy Jozwik
LegionTech Studios
Music Courtesy of
Stellardrone, https://stellardrone.bandcamp.com
"Red Giant", "Billions and Billions", "Cosmic Sunrise", "The Night Sky in Motion"
Miguel Johnson, https://soundcloud.com/migueljohnsonmjmusic
"Expedition" & "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.


