

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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Mar 31, 2024 • 33min
Multi-Planetary Empires
One day humanity may settle countless worlds, but could any nation hope to govern multiple planets or even star systems?Watch my exclusive video Crystal Aliens https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-crystal-aliens Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurhttps://isdc.nss.org/volunteer-at-isdc/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:Multi-Planetary EmpiresEpisode 440a; March 31, 2024Produced, Written & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurEditors:Donagh BroderickBriana BrownellMusic 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.

Mar 28, 2024 • 35min
Kugelblitz Black Holes (Narration Only)
Black Holes can swallow anything, even light, and small black holes made from light itself may offer us abundant clean energy and a pathway to the stars.Learn more about the game and see it in action at https://upperstory.com/turingtumble/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=XXXXUse the coupon code ISAACARTHUR for 10% off your total purchaseVisit 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:Kugelblitz Black HolesEpisode 440; March 28, 2024Produced, Written & 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.

Mar 28, 2024 • 35min
Kugelblitz Black Holes
Black Holes can swallow anything, even light, and small black holes made from light itself may offer us abundant clean energy and a pathway to the stars.Learn more about the game and see it in action at https://upperstory.com/turingtumble/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=XXXXUse the coupon code ISAACARTHUR for 10% off your total purchaseVisit 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:Kugelblitz Black HolesEpisode 440; March 28, 2024Produced, Written & 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.

Mar 21, 2024 • 33min
The Fermi Paradox: Rare Complexity
Life is incredibly complicated, but for most of Earth’s history it was much simpler. Is it possible the Universe is full of planets with very simple life, and complex organisms are rare?Use code isaacarthur at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/isaacarthurVisit 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:The Fermi Paradox: Rare ComplexityEpisode 439; March 21, 2024Produced, Written & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurEditor: Darius SaidMusic Courtesy ofEpidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorLombus, "Cosmic Soup"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 21, 2024 • 32min
The Fermi Paradox: Rare Complexity (Narration Only)
Life is incredibly complicated, but for most of Earth’s history it was much simpler. Is it possible the Universe is full of planets with very simple life, and complex organisms are rare?Use code isaacarthur at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: https://incogni.com/isaacarthurVisit 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:The Fermi Paradox: Rare ComplexityEpisode 439; March 21, 2024Produced, Written & Narrated by: 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.

Mar 17, 2024 • 51min
Automated Justice (Narration Only)
As ever more automation works its way into our legal system and courts, we must ask what challenges and advantages AI has in justice, and if AI will come to be our judge and jury.Watch my exclusive video Crystal Aliens hhttps://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-primordial-planetsGet Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurVisit 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:Automated JusticeEpisode 438a; March 17, 2024Produced & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurWritten by: Isaac Arthur & Mark WarburtonEditors: Dillon Ollander & Konstantin SokerinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 17, 2024 • 52min
Automated Justice
As ever more automation works its way into our legal system and courts, we must ask what challenges and advantages AI has in justice, and if AI will come to be our judge and jury.Watch my exclusive video Crystal Aliens hhttps://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-primordial-planetsGet Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurVisit 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:Automated JusticeEpisode 438a; March 17, 2024Produced & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurWritten by: Isaac Arthur & Mark WarburtonEditors: Dillon Ollander & Konstantin SokerinMusic Courtesy of:Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorFrank Dorittke, "Morninglight"Stellardrone, "A Moment of Stillness", "Blinking Star"Sergey Cheremisinov, "Labyrinth",Aerium, "Deiljocht"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.

Mar 14, 2024 • 26min
Settling Mars: Phobos And Deimos (Narration Only)
The Red Planet beckons us toward it, and the day draws closer when humans will walk on its dusty surface, and the moons of Mars, Phobos & Deimos, may be our gateway to that future.Learn more about the game and see it in action at https://upperstory.com/turingtumble/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=XXXXUse the coupon code ISAACARTHUR for 10% off your total purchaseVisit 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:Settling Mars: Phobos & DeimosEpisode 438; March 14, 2024Produced, Written & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurEditors: Israel DebroSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 14, 2024 • 27min
Settling Mars: Phobos And Deimos
The Red Planet beckons us toward it, and the day draws closer when humans will walk on its dusty surface, and the moons of Mars, Phobos & Deimos, may be our gateway to that future.Learn more about the game and see it in action at https://upperstory.com/turingtumble/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=XXXXUse the coupon code ISAACARTHUR for 10% off your total purchaseVisit 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:Settling Mars: Phobos & DeimosEpisode 438; March 14, 2024Produced, Written & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurEditors: Israel DebroMusic Courtesy ofEpic Mountain, "Wave", "Zero Gravity"Frank Dorittke, "Morninglight"Taras Harkavyi, "Alpha and..."Ross Bugeden, "Interstellar"Marcus Warner, "Dance of the River Spirits"Stellardrone, "A Moment of Stillness", "Blinking Star", "Red Giant"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 10, 2024 • 15min
Alien Beer Is To Die For... (Narration Only)
A look at the possible effects of alien food, drink, and microbes on us or our ecosystem.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:Alien Beer Is To Die For...Episode 437a; March 10, 2024Produced, Written & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurGraphics: Ken York YD VisualSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


