

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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Jul 14, 2019 • 27min
Void Ecology
The possibility of extraterrestrial life on other worlds has long fascinated us, as has the idea of alien life living in space itself, but while the former is often considered quite probable, the idea of anything evolving on airless moons, comets, and asteroids seems less likely. But with scientists uncovering life in ever more extreme and inhospitable environments on Earth, perhaps it is more likely than we think.
Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/0ZPlhwiXIz0
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Check out Purple Dreams, a collection of short stories by Jerry Guern:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TPBJSXF/
... and the short story Momentum, narrated by the author
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMnyiW9ynYA
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Credits:
Void Ecology
Episode 194a, Season 5 E29a
Written by:
Isaac Arthur
Jerry Guern
Editors:
Keith Blockus
Matthew Campbell
S. Kopperud
Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier
Graphics by:
Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana
Katie Byrne
Kris Holland (Mafic Studios) www.maficstudios.com
LegionTech Studios https://hades9.com
Produced & Narrated by:
Isaac Arthur
Music:
Michael Wark, "Embryonic Universe" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXadlcvD_4o
Miguel Johnson, "So Many Stars" https://soundcloud.com/migueljohnsonmjmusic
Aerium, "Fifth Star of Aldebaran" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRnUJY3l5vIJFGsY3XvW4dQ
Sergey Cheremisinov, "Laybrinth" https://www.s-cheremisinov.com
Chris Zabriskie, "Cylinder Nine" http://chriszabriskie.com
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Jul 14, 2019 • 26min
Void Ecology (Narration Only)
The possibility of extraterrestrial life on other worlds has long fascinated us, as has the idea of alien life living in space itself, but while the former is often considered quite probable, the idea of anything evolving on airless moons, comets, and asteroids seems less likely. But with scientists uncovering life in ever more extreme and inhospitable environments on Earth, perhaps it is more likely than we think.
Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/0ZPlhwiXIz0
Sign up with Skillshare for 2 months of Free classes: https://skl.sh/isaacarthur12
Check out Purple Dreams, a collection of short stories by Jerry Guern:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TPBJSXF/
... and the short story Momentum, narrated by the author
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMnyiW9ynYA
Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur
SFIA Merchandise available: https://www.signil.com/sfia/
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Credits:
Void Ecology
Episode 194a, Season 5 E29a
Written by:
Isaac Arthur
Jerry Guern
Editors:
Keith Blockus
Matthew Campbell
S. Kopperud
Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier
Graphics by:
Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana
Katie Byrne
Kris Holland (Mafic Studios) www.maficstudios.com
LegionTech Studios https://hades9.com
Produced & Narrated by:
Isaac Arthur
Music:
Michael Wark, "Embryonic Universe" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXadlcvD_4o
Miguel Johnson, "So Many Stars" https://soundcloud.com/migueljohnsonmjmusic
Aerium, "Fifth Star of Aldebaran" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRnUJY3l5vIJFGsY3XvW4dQ
Sergey Cheremisinov, "Laybrinth" https://www.s-cheremisinov.com
Chris Zabriskie, "Cylinder Nine" http://chriszabriskie.com
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Jul 11, 2019 • 24min
Space Tourism (Narration Only)
Space is an awesome place filled with virtually infinite wonders to explore, and human colonization will likely make far more. It may soon be possible for people to journey up to orbit as tourists, and in the more distant future this might become a vast trade, with tourism in Space Station Hotels or on the Moon or Mars or traveling to countless other planets, moons, asteroids, or megastructures.
Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/-YebEDmbG_M
Start listening with a 30-day Audible trial and your first audiobook plus two Audible Originals are free. Visit
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Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur
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SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE
Credits:
Outward Bound: Space Tourism
Episode 194, Season 5 E29
Written by:
Isaac Arthur
Editors:
Jerry Guern
Matt Campbell
Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier
Graphics by:
Bryan Versteeg http://spacehabs.com
Fishy Tree https://www.deviantart.com/fishytree/
Gateway Foundation https://gatewayspaceport.com/
Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana
Katie Byrne
Ken York https://www.facebook.com/YDVisual/
Kristijan Tavcar https://www.miragedereve.com
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:
Markus Junnikkala, "Hail the Victorious Dead" https://www.markusjunnikkala.com/
Aerium, "Windmill Forests" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRnUJY3l5vIJFGsY3XvW4dQ
Markus Junnikkala, "Always tell me the odds" https://www.markusjunnikkala.com/
Chris Zabriskie, "Stories about a world that once was" http://chriszabriskie.com
Paradox Interactive, "The Titan" https://www.paradoxplaza.com
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Jul 11, 2019 • 25min
Space Tourism
Space is an awesome place filled with virtually infinite wonders to explore, and human colonization will likely make far more. It may soon be possible for people to journey up to orbit as tourists, and in the more distant future this might become a vast trade, with tourism in Space Station Hotels or on the Moon or Mars or traveling to countless other planets, moons, asteroids, or megastructures.
Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/-YebEDmbG_M
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:
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SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE
Credits:
Outward Bound: Space Tourism
Episode 194, Season 5 E29
Written by:
Isaac Arthur
Editors:
Jerry Guern
Matt Campbell
Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier
Graphics by:
Bryan Versteeg http://spacehabs.com
Fishy Tree https://www.deviantart.com/fishytree/
Gateway Foundation https://gatewayspaceport.com/
Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana
Katie Byrne
Ken York https://www.facebook.com/YDVisual/
Kristijan Tavcar https://www.miragedereve.com
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:
Markus Junnikkala, "Hail the Victorious Dead" https://www.markusjunnikkala.com/
Aerium, "Windmill Forests" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRnUJY3l5vIJFGsY3XvW4dQ
Markus Junnikkala, "Always tell me the odds" https://www.markusjunnikkala.com/
Chris Zabriskie, "Stories about a world that once was" http://chriszabriskie.com
Paradox Interactive, "The Titan" https://www.paradoxplaza.com
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 4, 2019 • 23min
Synthetic Meat
There are many reasons not to eat meat, or at least less of it: medical, ethical, economical, or ecological, but the stuff is quite tasty. Today we'll look at how artificial meat technologies in the near future might allow us to produce a genuine alternative to modern methods of standard agriculture or meat substitutes, and maybe even some exotic meats not available at the supermarket.
Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/_NULFAItoBs
Visit our sponsor, Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/
Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur
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Social Media:
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Credits:
Synthetic Meat
Episode 193, Season 5 E28
Written by:
Andrew Norman
Isaac Arthur
Editors:
S. Kopperud
Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier
Graphics by:
Fishy Tree https://www.deviantart.com/fishytree/
Jeremy Jozwik https://www.deviantart.com/fishytree/
Ken York https://www.facebook.com/YDVisual/
Produced & Narrated by
Isaac Arthur
Music Manager:
Luca DeRosa - lucaderosa2@live.com
Music:
Denny Shneidemesser, "Endgame" https://soundcloud.com/denny-schneidemesser
Kai Engel, "Daedalus" https://www.kai-engel.com/
Aerium, "Windmill Forests" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRnUJY3l5vIJFGsY3XvW4dQ
Lombus, "Amino" https://lombus.bandcamp.com
Reign Pagaran, "Distant Voyager"
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Jul 4, 2019 • 22min
Synthetic Meat (Narration Only)
There are many reasons not to eat meat, or at least less of it: medical, ethical, economical, or ecological, but the stuff is quite tasty. Today we'll look at how artificial meat technologies in the near future might allow us to produce a genuine alternative to modern methods of standard agriculture or meat substitutes, and maybe even some exotic meats not available at the supermarket.
Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/_NULFAItoBs
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:
Synthetic Meat
Episode 193, Season 5 E28
Written by:
Andrew Norman
Isaac Arthur
Editors:
S. Kopperud
Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier
Graphics by:
Fishy Tree https://www.deviantart.com/fishytree/
Jeremy Jozwik https://www.deviantart.com/fishytree/
Ken York https://www.facebook.com/YDVisual/
Produced & Narrated by
Isaac Arthur
Music Manager:
Luca DeRosa - lucaderosa2@live.com
Music:
Denny Shneidemesser, "Endgame" https://soundcloud.com/denny-schneidemesser
Kai Engel, "Daedalus" https://www.kai-engel.com/
Aerium, "Windmill Forests" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRnUJY3l5vIJFGsY3XvW4dQ
Lombus, "Amino" https://lombus.bandcamp.com
Reign Pagaran, "Distant Voyager"
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Jun 27, 2019 • 23min
Beam Powered Spaceships (Narration Only)
In order to get into space, we require either huge amounts of rocket fuel or dangerously powerful energy sources, making personal spacecraft a technology limited to science fiction. But by harnessing beamed power sources to run engines, we may be able to create a spaceplane cheap enough and safe enough that anyone could have one in the future.
Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/Wol8EU6Rtbk
Sign up with Skillshare for 2 months of Free classes: https://skl.sh/isaacarthur11
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:
Upward Bound: Beam Powered Spaceships
Episode 192, Season 5 E27
Written by:
Isaac Arthur
Editors:
Evan Schultheis
Darius Said
Keith Blockus
Matthew Acker
S Graham https://beyondnerva.wordpress.com
S. Kopperud
Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier
Graphics by:
Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana
Katie Byrne
Ken York https://www.facebook.com/YDVisual/
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
Stellardrone, "In Time" https://stellardrone.bandcamp.com
Scott Buckley, "Titan" http://www.scottbuckley.com.au
Kevin MacLeod, "Morning Snowflake" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSZXFhRIx6b0dFX3xS8L1yQ
Dan MacLeod, "Alpha Protocol" https://soundcloud.com/neptuneuk
AJ Prasad, "Staring Through (Part II)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xA8-7qwaEPU
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Jun 27, 2019 • 24min
Beam Powered Spaceships
In order to get into space, we require either huge amounts of rocket fuel or dangerously powerful energy sources, making personal spacecraft a technology limited to science fiction. But by harnessing beamed power sources to run engines, we may be able to create a spaceplane cheap enough and safe enough that anyone could have one in the future.
Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/Wol8EU6Rtbk
Sign up with Skillshare for 2 months of Free classes: https://skl.sh/isaacarthur11
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: Beam Powered Spaceships
Episode 192, Season 5 E27
Written by:
Isaac Arthur
Editors:
Evan Schultheis
Darius Said
Keith Blockus
Matthew Acker
S Graham https://beyondnerva.wordpress.com
S. Kopperud
Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier
Graphics by:
Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana
Katie Byrne
Ken York https://www.facebook.com/YDVisual/
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
Stellardrone, "In Time" https://stellardrone.bandcamp.com
Scott Buckley, "Titan" http://www.scottbuckley.com.au
Kevin MacLeod, "Morning Snowflake" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSZXFhRIx6b0dFX3xS8L1yQ
Dan MacLeod, "Alpha Protocol" https://soundcloud.com/neptuneuk
AJ Prasad, "Staring Through (Part II)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xA8-7qwaEPU
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 20, 2019 • 23min
Superpowers
The dream of having superhuman abilities is as old as humanity, and appeared in everything from mythology to comic books, but the future might offer technologies that turn these dreams into reality.
Today we'll explore some of those options, from superstrength and speed to options like telepathy.
Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/2sw1WLXkQQk
Visit our sponsor, Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/
Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur
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Listen or Download the audio of this episode from Soundcloud: Episode's Audio-only version: https://soundcloud.com/isaac-arthur-148927746/superpowers
Episode's Narration-only version: https://soundcloud.com/isaac-arthur-148927746/superpowers-narration-only
Credits:
Clarketech: Superpowers
Episode 191, Season 5 E26
Written by:
Isaac Arthur
Editors:
Keith Blockus
Konstantin Sokerin
Mark Warburton
Matt Campbell
Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier
Graphics by:
Jeremy Jozwik Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana
Sergio Botero https://www.artstation.com/sboterod?fref=gc
Produced & Narrated by:
Isaac Arthur
Music Manager:
Luca DeRosa - lucaderosa2@live.com
Music:
Paradox Interactive, "The Titan" https://www.paradoxplaza.com
Aerium, "Cylindrical Parks" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRnUJY3l5vIJFGsY3XvW4dQ
Brandon Liew, "Floating Through Space" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQ2I19QUIXA
Kai Engel, "Endless Story About Sun and Moon" https://www.kai-engel.com/
Paradox Interactive, "Robotics" https://www.paradoxplaza.com
Martin Rezny, "Tempus Fugit" https://soundcloud.com/martin-re-n-1
Markus Junnikkala, "Always Tell Me The Odds" 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.

Jun 20, 2019 • 23min
Superpowers (Narration Only)
The dream of having superhuman abilities is as old as humanity, and appeared in everything from mythology to comic books, but the future might offer technologies that turn these dreams into reality.
Today we'll explore some of those options, from superstrength and speed to options like telepathy.
Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/2sw1WLXkQQk
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
Listen or Download the audio of this episode from Soundcloud: Episode's Audio-only version: https://soundcloud.com/isaac-arthur-148927746/superpowers
Episode's Narration-only version: https://soundcloud.com/isaac-arthur-148927746/superpowers-narration-only
Credits:
Clarketech: Superpowers
Episode 191, Season 5 E26
Written by:
Isaac Arthur
Editors:
Keith Blockus
Konstantin Sokerin
Mark Warburton
Matt Campbell
Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier
Graphics by:
Jeremy Jozwik Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana
Sergio Botero https://www.artstation.com/sboterod?fref=gc
Produced & Narrated by:
Isaac Arthur
Music Manager:
Luca DeRosa - lucaderosa2@live.com
Music:
Paradox Interactive, "The Titan" https://www.paradoxplaza.com
Aerium, "Cylindrical Parks" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRnUJY3l5vIJFGsY3XvW4dQ
Brandon Liew, "Floating Through Space" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQ2I19QUIXA
Kai Engel, "Endless Story About Sun and Moon" https://www.kai-engel.com/
Paradox Interactive, "Robotics" https://www.paradoxplaza.com
Martin Rezny, "Tempus Fugit" https://soundcloud.com/martin-re-n-1
Markus Junnikkala, "Always Tell Me The Odds" https://www.markusjunnikkala.com/
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