

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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Jun 2, 2024 • 29min
Jobs In Space (Narration Only)
We all dream of a future in space, but it will take a lot of work to get there and more to make it a place we can visit and live. Of course, where there’s work to be done, there’s jobs to be had.Go to https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ to get a 30-day free trial and 20% off their annual subscription.Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZFipeZtQM5CKUjx6grh54g/joinVisit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netJoin Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurSupport 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:Jobs in SpaceEpisode 449b; June 2, 2024Written, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 30, 2024 • 32min
Colonizing Ganymede
Ganymede is an enormous moon, larger than any other we’ve found, including our own, and may one day be the centerpiece of wider human settlements around Jupiter.Go to https://hensonshaving.com/isaacarthur and enter "isaacarthur" at checkout to get 100 free blades with your purchase.Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netJoin Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurSupport 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:Colonizing GanymedeEpisode 449; May 30, 2024Written, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurMusic Courtesy ofEpidemic Sound Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorStellardrone, "Ultra Deep Field", "Red Giant", "Billions and Billions", "Cosmic Sunrise"Lombus, "Hydrogen Sonata", "Cosmic Soup"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 30, 2024 • 31min
Colonizing Ganymede (Narration Only)
Ganymede is an enormous moon, larger than any other we’ve found, including our own, and may one day be the centerpiece of wider human settlements around Jupiter.Go to https://hensonshaving.com/isaacarthur and enter "isaacarthur" at checkout to get 100 free blades with your purchase.Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netJoin Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurSupport 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:Colonizing GanymedeEpisode 449; May 30, 2024Written, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 26, 2024 • 27min
Space Freighters, Cargos & Crews
One day we may settle thousands of planets and trade between them, but what would a space freighter be like, who would crew them, and what would they carry?Go to https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ to get a 30-day free trial and 20% off their annual subscription.Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netJoin Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurSupport 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:Space Freighters: Cargos & Crews Episode 448a; May 26, 2024Written, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurMusic 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.

May 26, 2024 • 26min
Space Freighters, Cargos & Crews (Narration Only)
One day we may settle thousands of planets and trade between them, but what would a space freighter be like, who would crew them, and what would they carry?Go to https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ to get a 30-day free trial and 20% off their annual subscription.Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netJoin Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurSupport 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:Space Freighters: Cargos & Crews Episode 448a; May 26, 2024Written, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 23, 2024 • 37min
Alternative Intelligence: The Other A.I. (Narration Only)
We think very highly of the human brain, after all, it's what lets us think about anything in the first place, but Nature is vast, and our primate brains are not the end-all and be-all of neural engineering.Go to https://hensonshaving.com/isaacarthur and enter "isaacarthur" at checkout to get 100 free blades with your purchase. Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZFipeZtQM5CKUjx6grh54g/joinVisit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netJoin Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurSupport 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:Alternative Intelligence: The Other A.I.Episode 448; May 23, 2024Produced & Narrated by:Isaac ArthurWritten by: Erik Eldritch & Isaac ArthurEditor: Darius SaidSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 23, 2024 • 37min
Alternative Intelligence: The Other A.I.
Delving into animal and potential alien intelligence beyond traditional IQ measures, the podcast explores EQ in evolutionary biology and AI advancements. It discusses animal intelligence, emotional depth, and the evolutionary significance of mourning and loss. From chickens to cuttlefish, it highlights surprising intelligence in nature and advocates for a more inclusive perspective on cognitive abilities.

May 16, 2024 • 33min
Cosmic Capitals
One day our civilization may settle our whole galaxy, with mighty star empires consisting of millions if not billions of worlds, but what would the centers of such empires be like?Go to https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ to get a 30-day free trial and 20% off their annual subscription.Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZFipeZtQM5CKUjx6grh54g/joinVisit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netJoin Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurSupport 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:Cosmic CapitalsEpisode 447; May 16, 2024Written, Produced & Narrated by:Isaac ArthurEditors:Lukas KonecnyMusic Courtesy ofEpidemic Sound Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorStellardrone, "Red Giant", "Ultra Deep Field", "Billions and Billions"Lombus, "Cosmic Soup", "Hydrogen Sonata"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 16, 2024 • 32min
Cosmic Capitals (Narration Only)
One day our civilization may settle our whole galaxy, with mighty star empires consisting of millions if not billions of worlds, but what would the centers of such empires be like?Go to https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ to get a 30-day free trial and 20% off their annual subscription.Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZFipeZtQM5CKUjx6grh54g/joinVisit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netJoin Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurSupport 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:Cosmic CapitalsEpisode 447; May 16, 2024Written, Produced & Narrated by:Isaac ArthurEditors:Lukas KonecnySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 12, 2024 • 35min
Alien Embassies
We often imagine encountering many alien civilizations, and establishing trade and relationships with them, but what would being an alien ambassador be like?Watch my exclusive video Machine Monitors: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-machine-monitorsGet Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurGet a Lifetime Membership to Nebula for only $300: https://go.nebula.tv/lifetime?ref=isaacarthurJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZFipeZtQM5CKUjx6grh54g/joinVisit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netJoin Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurSupport 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:Alien EmbassiesEpisode 446a; May 12, 2024Written, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurEditors: Briana Brownell & Mark WarburtonMusic Courtesy ofEpidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorStellardrone, "Red Giant", "Ultra Deep Field"Sergey Cheremisinov, "Labyrinth" "Forgotten Stars"Taras Harkavyi, "Alpha and ..."Lombus, "Cosmic Soup", "Hydrogen Sonata"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


