

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur
Isaac Arthur
Podcast by Isaac Arthur
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May 30, 2019 • 22min
Spaceplanes (Narration Only)
Spaceplanes long seemed like the logical next step for getting into orbit after the Space Shuttle, but have seemingly fallen to the wayside in recent years in favor of reusable rockets. But the future may see a return of spaceplanes, and we'll look at some of the more promising designs like Skylon.
Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/V4BQvD_QJwM
Get a free month of Curiosity Stream: http://curiositystream.com/isaacarthur
Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur
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Credits
Upward Bound: Spaceplanes
Episode 188, Season 5 E22
Written by:
Isaac Arthur
Editors:
Evan Schultheis
Keith Blockus
Mark Warburton
Matthew Acker
S. Kopperud
Olly Epsom
Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier
Graphics by:
Kris Holland (Mafic Studios) www.maficstudios.com
Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana
Katie Byrne
Sam McNamara
Sergio Botero https://www.artstation.com/sboterod?fref=gc
Produced & Narrated by:
Isaac Arthur
Music Manager:
Luca DeRosa - lucaderosa2@live.com
Music:
Sergey Cheremisinov, "Sirius" https://www.s-cheremisinov.com
Evan King, "Enchiridion" https://evanking.bandcamp.com/
Miguel Johnson, "Caustic Conflict" https://soundcloud.com/migueljohnsonmjmusic
Aerium, "The Darwin project" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRnUJY3l5vIJFGsY3XvW4dQ
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May 30, 2019 • 23min
Spaceplanes
Spaceplanes long seemed like the logical next step for getting into orbit after the Space Shuttle, but have seemingly fallen to the wayside in recent years in favor of reusable rockets. But the future may see a return of spaceplanes, and we'll look at some of the more promising designs like Skylon.
Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/V4BQvD_QJwM
Get a free month of Curiosity Stream: http://curiositystream.com/isaacarthur
Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur
SFIA Merchandise available: https://www.signil.com/sfia/
Social Media:
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SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE
Credits
Upward Bound: Spaceplanes
Episode 188, Season 5 E22
Written by:
Isaac Arthur
Editors:
Evan Schultheis
Keith Blockus
Mark Warburton
Matthew Acker
S. Kopperud
Olly Epsom
Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier
Graphics by:
Kris Holland (Mafic Studios) www.maficstudios.com
Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana
Katie Byrne
Sam McNamara
Sergio Botero https://www.artstation.com/sboterod?fref=gc
Produced & Narrated by:
Isaac Arthur
Music Manager:
Luca DeRosa - lucaderosa2@live.com
Music:
Sergey Cheremisinov, "Sirius" https://www.s-cheremisinov.com
Evan King, "Enchiridion" https://evanking.bandcamp.com/
Miguel Johnson, "Caustic Conflict" https://soundcloud.com/migueljohnsonmjmusic
Aerium, "The Darwin project" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRnUJY3l5vIJFGsY3XvW4dQ
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 23, 2019 • 31min
Colonizing Black Holes (Narration Only)
Black Holes are amongst the most destructive things in the Universe, but it may be that properly utilized, they might be the best places in the galaxy to live around in the future, and possibly right here in our own solar system too.
Check out the Paperclip Maximizer: https://watchnebula.com/isaacarthur
Visit our sponsor, Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/
Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur
SFIA Merchandise available: https://www.signil.com/sfia/
Social Media:
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Credits:
Outward Bound: Colonizng Black Holes
Episode 187, Season 5 E21
Written by:
Isaac Arthur
Jerry Guern
Editors:
Darius Said
Keith Blockus
Matthew Acker
S. Kopperud
Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier
Graphics by:
Bryan Versteeg http://spacehabs.com
Fishy Tree https://www.deviantart.com/fishytree/
Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana
Justin Dixon
Ken York https://www.facebook.com/YDVisual/
Sergio Botero https://www.artstation.com/sboterod?fref=gc
Produced & Narrated by:
Isaac Arthur
Music Manager:
Luca DeRosa - lucaderosa2@live.com
Music:
Markus Junnikkala, "Hail the Victorious Dead" https://www.markusjunnikkala.com/
Aerium, "The islands moved while I was asleep" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRnUJY3l5vIJFGsY3XvW4dQ
Lombus, "Amino" https://lombus.bandcamp.com
Stellardrone, "Ultra Deep Field" https://stellardrone.bandcamp.com
Kai Engel, "Endless Story About Sun and Moon" https://www.kai-engel.com/
Evan King, "Singularity" https://evanking.bandcamp.com/
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 23, 2019 • 31min
Colonizing Black Holes
Black Holes are amongst the most destructive things in the Universe, but it may be that properly utilized, they might be the best places in the galaxy to live around in the future, and possibly right here in our own solar system too.
Check out the Paperclip Maximizer: https://watchnebula.com/isaacarthur
Visit our sponsor, Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/
Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur
SFIA Merchandise available: https://www.signil.com/sfia/
Social Media:
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:
Outward Bound: Colonizng Black Holes
Episode 187, Season 5 E21
Written by:
Isaac Arthur
Jerry Guern
Editors:
Darius Said
Keith Blockus
Matthew Acker
S. Kopperud
Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier
Graphics by:
Bryan Versteeg http://spacehabs.com
Fishy Tree https://www.deviantart.com/fishytree/
Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana
Justin Dixon
Ken York https://www.facebook.com/YDVisual/
Sergio Botero https://www.artstation.com/sboterod?fref=gc
Produced & Narrated by:
Isaac Arthur
Music Manager:
Luca DeRosa - lucaderosa2@live.com
Music:
Markus Junnikkala, "Hail the Victorious Dead" https://www.markusjunnikkala.com/
Aerium, "The islands moved while I was asleep" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRnUJY3l5vIJFGsY3XvW4dQ
Lombus, "Amino" https://lombus.bandcamp.com
Stellardrone, "Ultra Deep Field" https://stellardrone.bandcamp.com
Kai Engel, "Endless Story About Sun and Moon" https://www.kai-engel.com/
Evan King, "Singularity" https://evanking.bandcamp.com/
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 16, 2019 • 28min
Fleet Of Stars
Interstellar travel is very time consuming, moving from star to star, but perhaps we could use stars themselves as spaceships, and move whole solar systems or even galaxies.
Today we'll look at how to use Shkadov Thrusters, novas, supernovae, black holes and quasars to move through space, literal starships.
Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/GxwCIeWaU3M
Start listening with a 30-day Audible trial and your first audiobook plus two Audible Originals are free. Visit
http://www.audible.com/isaac or text "ISAAC" to 500-500.
Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur
SFIA Merchandise available: https://www.signil.com/sfia/
Social Media:
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.
SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE
Credits:
Generation Ships: Fleet of Stars
Episode 186, Season 5 E20
Written by:
Isaac Arthur
Editors:
Jerry Guern
Keith Blockus
Mark Warburton
Phonetic Failure
Sigmund Kopperud
Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier
Graphics by:
Bryan Versteeg http://spacehabs.com
Jarred Eagley
Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana
Ken York https://www.facebook.com/YDVisual/
Mihail Yordanov
Sam McNamara
Sergio Botero https://www.artstation.com/sboterod?fref=gc
Produced & Narrated by:
Isaac Arthur
Music Manager:
Luca DeRosa - lucaderosa2@live.com
Music:
Markus Junnikkala, "Plotting a Course" https://www.markusjunnikkala.com/
Kai Engel, "Endless Story About Sun and Moon" https://www.kai-engel.com/
Markus Junnikkala, "Always Tell Me the Odds" https://www.markusjunnikkala.com/
Stellardrone, "Fermi Paradox"
Lombus, "Time Slip" https://lombus.bandcamp.com https://stellardrone.bandcamp.com
Markus Junnikkala, "We Roam the Stars" https://www.markusjunnikkala.com/
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 16, 2019 • 28min
Fleet Of Stars (Narration Only)
Interstellar travel is very time consuming, moving from star to star, but perhaps we could use stars themselves as spaceships, and move whole solar systems or even galaxies.
Today we'll look at how to use Shkadov Thrusters, novas, supernovae, black holes and quasars to move through space, literal starships.
Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/GxwCIeWaU3M
Start listening with a 30-day Audible trial and your first audiobook plus two Audible Originals are free. Visit
http://www.audible.com/isaac or text "ISAAC" to 500-500.
Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur
SFIA Merchandise available: https://www.signil.com/sfia/
Social Media:
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:
Generation Ships: Fleet of Stars
Episode 186, Season 5 E20
Written by:
Isaac Arthur
Editors:
Jerry Guern
Keith Blockus
Mark Warburton
Phonetic Failure
Sigmund Kopperud
Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier
Graphics by:
Bryan Versteeg http://spacehabs.com
Jarred Eagley
Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana
Ken York https://www.facebook.com/YDVisual/
Mihail Yordanov
Sam McNamara
Sergio Botero https://www.artstation.com/sboterod?fref=gc
Produced & Narrated by:
Isaac Arthur
Music Manager:
Luca DeRosa - lucaderosa2@live.com
Music:
Markus Junnikkala, "Plotting a Course" https://www.markusjunnikkala.com/
Kai Engel, "Endless Story About Sun and Moon" https://www.kai-engel.com/
Markus Junnikkala, "Always Tell Me the Odds" https://www.markusjunnikkala.com/
Stellardrone, "Fermi Paradox"
Lombus, "Time Slip" https://lombus.bandcamp.com https://stellardrone.bandcamp.com
Markus Junnikkala, "We Roam the Stars" https://www.markusjunnikkala.com/
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 9, 2019 • 25min
Sky Platforms (Narration Only)
The option of using floating platforms, balloons, or cargo air planes to launch rockets into space and save fuel is often discussed but rarely employed. Today we'll look at stratostations, rockoons, and other suggested methods for getting into space using these methods.
Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/5wKOOsY9xOY
Visit our sponsor, Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/
Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur
SFIA Merchandise available: https://www.signil.com/sfia/
Social Media:
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.
SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE
Credits:
Upward Bound: Sky Platforms
Episode 185, Season 5 E19
Written by
Isaac Arthur
Editors
Darius Said
Evan Schultheis
Sigmund Kopperud
Olly Epsom
Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier
Graphics by:
Ervin Oprea
Fishy Tree https://www.deviantart.com/fishytree/
Jarred Eagley
Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana
Katie Byrne
Kris Holland (Mafic Studios) www.maficstudios.com
Sam McNamara
Sergio Botero https://www.artstation.com/sboterod?fref=gc
Produced & Narrated by:
Isaac Arthur
Music Manager:
Luca DeRosa - lucaderosa2@live.com
Music:
Sergey Cheremisinov, "Sirius" https://www.s-cheremisinov.com
Dracovallis, "Wander in Frostland" https://dracovallis.bandcamp.com/
Miguel Johnson, "Drifting" https://soundcloud.com/migueljohnsonmjmusic
Sergey Cheremisinov, "Phoenix" https://www.s-cheremisinov.com
Paradox Interactive, "Riding the solar wind" https://www.paradoxplaza.com
Marcus Warner, "In Arcadia" https://marcuswarnermusic.bandcamp.com
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 9, 2019 • 26min
Sky Platforms
The option of using floating platforms, balloons, or cargo air planes to launch rockets into space and save fuel is often discussed but rarely employed. Today we'll look at stratostations, rockoons, and other suggested methods for getting into space using these methods.
Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/5wKOOsY9xOY
Visit our sponsor, Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/
Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur
SFIA Merchandise available: https://www.signil.com/sfia/
Social Media:
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.
SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE
Credits:
Upward Bound: Sky Platforms
Episode 185, Season 5 E19
Written by
Isaac Arthur
Editors
Darius Said
Evan Schultheis
Sigmund Kopperud
Olly Epsom
Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier
Graphics by:
Ervin Oprea
Fishy Tree https://www.deviantart.com/fishytree/
Jarred Eagley
Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana
Katie Byrne
Kris Holland (Mafic Studios) www.maficstudios.com
Sam McNamara
Sergio Botero https://www.artstation.com/sboterod?fref=gc
Produced & Narrated by:
Isaac Arthur
Music Manager:
Luca DeRosa - lucaderosa2@live.com
Music:
Sergey Cheremisinov, "Sirius" https://www.s-cheremisinov.com
Dracovallis, "Wander in Frostland" https://dracovallis.bandcamp.com/
Miguel Johnson, "Drifting" https://soundcloud.com/migueljohnsonmjmusic
Sergey Cheremisinov, "Phoenix" https://www.s-cheremisinov.com
Paradox Interactive, "Riding the solar wind" https://www.paradoxplaza.com
Marcus Warner, "In Arcadia" https://marcuswarnermusic.bandcamp.com
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 2, 2019 • 36min
Black Hole Ships
Black Holes are often considered the greatest dangers to spaceships in science fiction, but they may turn out to be the perfect power source for future spaceships.
Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/oAocMzxPjjo
Sign up with Skillshare for 2 months of Free classes: https://skl.sh/isaacarthur10
Check out PBS Spacetime's episode on Hawking Radiation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPKj0YnKANw
Toth's Black Hole Calculator: https://www.vttoth.com/CMS/physics-notes/311-hawking-radiation-calculator
Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur
SFIA Merchandise available: https://www.signil.com/sfia/
Social Media:
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:
Generation Ships: Black Hole Ships
Episode 184, Season 5 E18
Written by:
Isaac Arthur
Editors:
Darius Said
Keith Blockus
Matthew Acker
Mark Warburton
Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier
Graphics by:
Fishy Tree https://www.deviantart.com/fishytree/
Jarred Eagley
Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana
Justin Dixon
Kris Holland (Mafic Studios) www.maficstudios.com
LegionTech Studios https://hades9.com
Luca DeRosa
Mihail Yordanov
Produced & Narrated by:
Isaac Arthur
Music Manager:
Luca DeRosa - lucaderosa2@live.com
Music:
Markus Junnikkala, "Plotting a Course" https://www.markusjunnikkala.com/
Denny Shneidemesser, "Light & Darkness" https://soundcloud.com/denny-schneidemesser
Miguel Johnson, "Darkness falls" https://soundcloud.com/migueljohnsonmjmusic
Paradox Interactive, "Spatial Lullaby" https://www.paradoxplaza.com
Chris Zabriskie, "Readers Do You Read" http://chriszabriskie.com
Stellardrone, "Fermi Paradox" https://stellardrone.bandcamp.com
Ross Bugden, "City Lights" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQKGLOK2FqmVgVwYferltKQ
Markus Junnikkala, "We Roam the Stars" https://www.markusjunnikkala.com/
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 2, 2019 • 35min
Black Hole Ships (Narration Only)
Black Holes are often considered the greatest dangers to spaceships in science fiction, but they may turn out to be the perfect power source for future spaceships.
Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/oAocMzxPjjo
Sign up with Skillshare for 2 months of Free classes: https://skl.sh/isaacarthur10
Check out PBS Spacetime's episode on Hawking Radiation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPKj0YnKANw
Toth's Black Hole Calculator: https://www.vttoth.com/CMS/physics-notes/311-hawking-radiation-calculator
Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur
SFIA Merchandise available: https://www.signil.com/sfia/
Social Media:
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:
Generation Ships: Black Hole Ships
Episode 184, Season 5 E18
Written by:
Isaac Arthur
Editors:
Darius Said
Keith Blockus
Matthew Acker
Mark Warburton
Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier
Graphics by:
Fishy Tree https://www.deviantart.com/fishytree/
Jarred Eagley
Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana
Justin Dixon
Kris Holland (Mafic Studios) www.maficstudios.com
LegionTech Studios https://hades9.com
Luca DeRosa
Mihail Yordanov
Produced & Narrated by:
Isaac Arthur
Music Manager:
Luca DeRosa - lucaderosa2@live.com
Music:
Markus Junnikkala, "Plotting a Course" https://www.markusjunnikkala.com/
Denny Shneidemesser, "Light & Darkness" https://soundcloud.com/denny-schneidemesser
Miguel Johnson, "Darkness falls" https://soundcloud.com/migueljohnsonmjmusic
Paradox Interactive, "Spatial Lullaby" https://www.paradoxplaza.com
Chris Zabriskie, "Readers Do You Read" http://chriszabriskie.com
Stellardrone, "Fermi Paradox" https://stellardrone.bandcamp.com
Ross Bugden, "City Lights" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQKGLOK2FqmVgVwYferltKQ
Markus Junnikkala, "We Roam the Stars" https://www.markusjunnikkala.com/
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


