Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur

Isaac Arthur
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Feb 7, 2019 • 30min

Galactic Gardeners (Narration Only)

The galaxy is an immense place, with billions of solar systems to colonize, and interstellar voyages to even nearby stars can take centuries. In order to explore and settle those new worlds, we may wish to take advantage of a type of generation ship that stops at planet after planet, colonizing each in turn, and entire colonial fleets that grow as they venture outward from Earth, creating new spaceships as often as terraforming new worlds. Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/p9KjiqFgo_w Sign up with Skillshare for 2 months of Free classes: https://skl.sh/isaac7 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:Galactic Gardeners Episode 172, Season 5 E06 Written by: Isaac Arthur Editors: Darius Said Edward Nardella Gloria Meadows Keith Blockus Sigmund 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 Kris Holland (Mafic Studios) www.maficstudios.com LegionTech Studios https://hades9.com Sergio Botero https://www.artstation.com/sboterod?fref=gc Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur Music: Markus Junnikkala, "Plotting a Course" https://www.markusjunnikkala.com/ Kai Engel, "Endless Story About Sun and Moon" https://www.kai-engel.com/ Taras Harkavyi, "Alpha and...." https://www.discogs.com/artist/625697-Taras-Harkavyi Marcus Warner, "Wintersong" https://marcuswarnermusic.bandcamp.com Aerium, "Windmill forests" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRnUJY3l5vIJFGsY3XvW4dQ AJ Prasad of Dark Future, "Staring Through (Part II)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xA8-7qwaEPU 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.
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Jan 31, 2019 • 28min

The Fermi Paradox & Panspermia

Our current theory of evolution holds that all life on Earth originated from a single, simple life form billions of years ago. But what if that life did not originate on Earth? In this episode we'll explore the theory of Panspermia, that origin of life might be extraterrestrial in origin, and that the abiogenesis of that origin life form we descend from might have descended from the sky in a comet or some other alien source. We will explore the impact this concept would have on the Fermi Paradox if true. Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/muoknOAXHzg 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: The Fermi Paradox & Panspermia Episode 171, Season 5 E05 Written by: Isaac Arthur Editors: Darius Said Gloria Meadows Gregory Leal https://www.gregschool.org/ Keith Blockus Matthew Acker Matthew Campbell Cover Art: Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier Graphics by: Kris Holland (Mafic Studios) www.maficstudios.com Krisitijan Tavcar https://www.miragedereve.com Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur Music Manager: Luca De Rosa - lucaderosa2@live.com Music: Paradox Interactive, Andreas Waldetoft, "Stellaris: Leviathans - The Titan" https://www.paradoxplaza.com Lombus, "Goldilocks Analemma" https://lombus.bandcamp.com Aerium, "The Islands moved while I was asleep" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRnUJY3l5vIJFGsY3XvW4dQ Dan MacLeod, "Alpha Protocol" https://soundcloud.com/neptuneuk Kai Engel, "Endless Story About Sun and Moon" https://www.kai-engel.com/ Denny Schneidemesser, "Across the Universe" https://soundcloud.com/denny-schneidemesser See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jan 31, 2019 • 28min

The Fermi Paradox & Panspermia (Narration Only)

Our current theory of evolution holds that all life on Earth originated from a single, simple life form billions of years ago. But what if that life did not originate on Earth? In this episode we'll explore the theory of Panspermia, that origin of life might be extraterrestrial in origin, and that the abiogenesis of that origin life form we descend from might have descended from the sky in a comet or some other alien source. We will explore the impact this concept would have on the Fermi Paradox if true. Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/muoknOAXHzg 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: The Fermi Paradox & Panspermia Episode 171, Season 5 E05 Written by: Isaac Arthur Editors: Darius Said Gloria Meadows Gregory Leal https://www.gregschool.org/ Keith Blockus Matthew Acker Matthew Campbell Cover Art: Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier Graphics by: Kris Holland (Mafic Studios) www.maficstudios.com Krisitijan Tavcar https://www.miragedereve.com Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur Music Manager: Luca De Rosa - lucaderosa2@live.com Music: Paradox Interactive, Andreas Waldetoft, "Stellaris: Leviathans - The Titan" https://www.paradoxplaza.com Lombus, "Goldilocks Analemma" https://lombus.bandcamp.com Aerium, "The Islands moved while I was asleep" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRnUJY3l5vIJFGsY3XvW4dQ Dan MacLeod, "Alpha Protocol" https://soundcloud.com/neptuneuk Kai Engel, "Endless Story About Sun and Moon" https://www.kai-engel.com/ Denny Schneidemesser, "Across the Universe" https://soundcloud.com/denny-schneidemesser See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jan 27, 2019 • 18min

Dark Forest Theory

The Dark Forest Theory is a proposed solution to the Fermi Paradox from Cixin Liu which suggests all alien civilizations remain intentionally quiet, hiding from SETI efforts and possible hostile civilizations. It also argues they may attack any civilization which does not remain silent, like us. Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur SFIA Merchandise available: https://www.signil.com/sfia/ Checkout Brilliant's Game Theory courses: https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ SciShow's Game Theory episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHS-htjGgSY&t=1s William Spaniel's Game Theory 101: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSVmOC_5zrE&list=PLKI1h_nAkaQoDzI4xDIXzx6U2ergFmedo Up and Atom's Quantum Prisoner's Dilemma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kLb1glm6EM&t=268s 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 The Fermi Paradox: Dark Forest Theory Episode 170a, Season 5 E04a Written by: Isaac Arthur Editors: Andrew Norman Darius Said Jerry Guern Keith Blockus Konstantin Sokerin Matt Campbell Graphics by: Darth Biomech https://www.artstation.com/darth_biomech Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana Ken York https://www.facebook.com/YDVisual/ LegionTech Studios https://hades9.com Sergio Botero https://www.artstation.com/sboterod?fref=gc Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur Music: Lombus, "Cosmic Soup" https://lombus.bandcamp.com A.J. Prasad, "Staring Through, pt1" 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.
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Jan 27, 2019 • 17min

Dark Forest Theory (Narration Only)

The Dark Forest Theory is a proposed solution to the Fermi Paradox from Cixin Liu which suggests all alien civilizations remain intentionally quiet, hiding from SETI efforts and possible hostile civilizations. It also argues they may attack any civilization which does not remain silent, like us. Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur SFIA Merchandise available: https://www.signil.com/sfia/ Checkout Brilliant's Game Theory courses: https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ SciShow's Game Theory episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHS-htjGgSY&t=1s William Spaniel's Game Theory 101: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSVmOC_5zrE&list=PLKI1h_nAkaQoDzI4xDIXzx6U2ergFmedo Up and Atom's Quantum Prisoner's Dilemma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kLb1glm6EM&t=268s 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 The Fermi Paradox: Dark Forest Theory Episode 170a, Season 5 E04a Written by: Isaac Arthur Editors: Andrew Norman Darius Said Jerry Guern Keith Blockus Konstantin Sokerin Matt Campbell Graphics by: Darth Biomech https://www.artstation.com/darth_biomech Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana Ken York https://www.facebook.com/YDVisual/ LegionTech Studios https://hades9.com Sergio Botero https://www.artstation.com/sboterod?fref=gc Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur Music: Lombus, "Cosmic Soup" https://lombus.bandcamp.com A.J. Prasad, "Staring Through, pt1" 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.
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Jan 24, 2019 • 28min

Space Prison Colonies

Many a land was settled by exiles and prisoners, and many a science fiction story contemplates that we may use such methods when colonize new worlds. But are such methods viable? and what methods might we use in the future for dealing with criminals? watch the video version: https://youtu.be/s_B_CJ3yieM 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: 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: Space Prison Colonies Episode 170, Season 5 E04 Written by: Isaac Arthur Editors: Gloria Meadows Keith Blockus Sigmund Kopperud Matthew Acker Matthew 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/ Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana Ken York https://www.facebook.com/YDVisual/ LegionTech Studios https://hades9.com Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur Music Manager: Luca DeRosa - lucaderosa2@live.com Music: Scott Buckley, "Red" http://www.scottbuckley.com.au Taras Harkavyi, "Alpha and..." https://www.discogs.com/artist/625697-Taras-Harkavyi Stellardrone, "Between the Rings" https://stellardrone.bandcamp.com A.J. Prasad, "Staring Through, pt 2" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xA8-7qwaEPU Scott Buckley, "Titan" http://www.scottbuckley.com.au Denny Schneidemesser, "Luminous Rays" https://soundcloud.com/denny-schneidemesser See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jan 24, 2019 • 27min

Space Prison Colonies (Narration Only)

Many a land was settled by exiles and prisoners, and many a science fiction story contemplates that we may use such methods when colonize new worlds. But are such methods viable? and what methods might we use in the future for dealing with criminals? watch the video version: https://youtu.be/s_B_CJ3yieM 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: 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: Space Prison Colonies Episode 170, Season 5 E04 Written by: Isaac Arthur Editors: Gloria Meadows Keith Blockus Sigmund Kopperud Matthew Acker Matthew 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/ Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana Ken York https://www.facebook.com/YDVisual/ LegionTech Studios https://hades9.com Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur Music Manager: Luca DeRosa - lucaderosa2@live.com Music: Scott Buckley, "Red" http://www.scottbuckley.com.au Taras Harkavyi, "Alpha and..." https://www.discogs.com/artist/625697-Taras-Harkavyi Stellardrone, "Between the Rings" https://stellardrone.bandcamp.com A.J. Prasad, "Staring Through, pt 2" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xA8-7qwaEPU Scott Buckley, "Titan" http://www.scottbuckley.com.au Denny Schneidemesser, "Luminous Rays" https://soundcloud.com/denny-schneidemesser See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jan 17, 2019 • 31min

Subterranean Civilizations

Historically humanity has often taken shelter in caves or underground, and it is often thought we might do so again, on other worlds, in event of disasters, or simply because we run out of room on the ground above. In this episode we'll explore the concept of building underground, from simply subways and basements to advanced bunkers or entire cities beneath the Earth. Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/iBPMIUPz6-k 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: Earth 2.0: Subterranean Civilizations Episode 169, Season 5 E03 Written by: Isaac Arthur Editors: A.T. Long Darius Said D. Hemanshi Evan Schultheis Keith Blockus Matthew Acker Steve Nixon 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/ LegionTech Studios https://hades9.com Sergio Botero https://www.artstation.com/sboterod?fref=gc Space ResourcesCGI Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur Music Manager: Luca De Rosa - lucaderosa2@live.com Music: Denny Schneidemesser, "Across the Universe" https://soundcloud.com/denny-schneidemesser Scott Buckley, "Snowfall" http://www.scottbuckley.com.au Paradox Interactive, Andreas Waldetoft, "The Imperial Fleet" https://www.paradoxplaza.com Miguel Johnson, "The Hunt" https://soundcloud.com/migueljohnsonmjmusic Kai Engel, "Endless Story About Sun and Moon" https://www.kai-engel.com/ Chris Zabriskie, "NirvanaVEVO" http://chriszabriskie.com Scott Buckley, "Cobalt" & "Static" http://www.scottbuckley.com.au See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jan 17, 2019 • 30min

Subterranean Civilizations (Narration Only)

Historically humanity has often taken shelter in caves or underground, and it is often thought we might do so again, on other worlds, in event of disasters, or simply because we run out of room on the ground above. In this episode we'll explore the concept of building underground, from simply subways and basements to advanced bunkers or entire cities beneath the Earth. Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/iBPMIUPz6-k 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: Earth 2.0: Subterranean Civilizations Episode 169, Season 5 E03 Written by: Isaac Arthur Editors: A.T. Long Darius Said D. Hemanshi Evan Schultheis Keith Blockus Matthew Acker Steve Nixon 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/ LegionTech Studios https://hades9.com Sergio Botero https://www.artstation.com/sboterod?fref=gc Space ResourcesCGI Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur Music Manager: Luca De Rosa - lucaderosa2@live.com Music: Denny Schneidemesser, "Across the Universe" https://soundcloud.com/denny-schneidemesser Scott Buckley, "Snowfall" http://www.scottbuckley.com.au Paradox Interactive, Andreas Waldetoft, "The Imperial Fleet" https://www.paradoxplaza.com Miguel Johnson, "The Hunt" https://soundcloud.com/migueljohnsonmjmusic Kai Engel, "Endless Story About Sun and Moon" https://www.kai-engel.com/ Chris Zabriskie, "NirvanaVEVO" http://chriszabriskie.com Scott Buckley, "Cobalt" & "Static" http://www.scottbuckley.com.au See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jan 10, 2019 • 35min

Making Suns

Without the Sun our world would be a frozen wasteland, and for this reason any efforts to colonize the galaxy must focus on huddling in the tiny oases of warmth around stars, separated from each other by enormous gulfs of interstellar space. But what if we could make our own stars at the places of our choosing? And can we merely mimic nature or create stars unlike anything which nature has formed? Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/ShC63MiURrc Use my link http://www.audible.com/isaac or text "ISAAC" to 500-500 to get a free book including a copy of Olaf Stapledon's "Star Maker" 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: Making Suns Episode 168, Season 5 E02 Written by Isaac Arthur Editors A.T. Long Darius Said D. Hemanshi Edward Nardella Keith Blockus Matthew Acker Stuart Graham https://beyondnerva.wordpress.com Cover Art Jakub Grygier Graphics by Bryan Versteeg http://spacehabs.com Fishy Tree https://www.deviantart.com/fishytree/ Jarred Eagley Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana Justin Dixon Katie Byrne Kris Holland (Mafic Studios) www.maficstudios.com Ken York https://www.facebook.com/YDVisual/ LegionTech Studios https://hades9.com Luca DeRosa Mihail Yordanov Sam McNamara Sergio Botero https://www.artstation.com/sboterod?fref=gc Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur Music Manager: Luca De Rosa - lucaderosa2@live.com Music: Denny Schneidemesser, "Luminous Rays" https://soundcloud.com/denny-schneidemesser Stellardrone, "The Belt of Orion" https://stellardrone.bandcamp.com Lombus, "Goldilocks Analemma" Kai Engel, "Endless Story About Sun and Moon" https://www.kai-engel.com/ Aerium,"2 Drowned Holodecks" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRnUJY3l5vIJFGsY3XvW4dQ Serena Ellis, "Science" https://soundcloud.com/serenaelis Stellardrone, "Twilight" https://stellardrone.bandcamp.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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