

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 10, 2024 • 16min
Alien Beer Is To Die For...
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.

Mar 7, 2024 • 29min
Is Terraforming Planets Ethical?
In the future we may be able to claim new worlds and forge them into paradises, but should we?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:Is Terraforming Planets Ethical Episode 437; March 7, 2024Produced, Written & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurEditors:Dillon OlanderKonstantin SokerinMusic Courtesy ofEpic Mountain, "Wave", "Zero Gravity"Sergey Cheremisinov, "Labyrinth"Aerium, "Deiljocht"Frank Dorittke, "Morninglight"Marcus Warner, "Dance of the River Spirits", "A Matter of Time"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 7, 2024 • 29min
Is Terraforming Planets Ethical? (Narration Only)
In the future we may be able to claim new worlds and forge them into paradises, but should we?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:Is Terraforming Planets Ethical Episode 437; March 7, 2024Produced, Written & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurEditors:Dillon OlanderKonstantin SokerinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 3, 2024 • 37min
Primordial Planets
Our world is ancient, but the Universe is far older. What were those first planets like, and how soon can life emerge on new ones?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:Primordial Planets Episode 436b; March 3, 2024Produced, Written & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurEditors: Konstantin SokerinMusic Courtesy of:Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorStellardrone, "Red Giant", "Ultra Deep Field", "Cosmic Sunrise"Sergey Cheremisinov, "Labyrinth", "Forgotten Stars"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 3, 2024 • 36min
Primordial Planets (Narration Only)
Our world is ancient, but the Universe is far older. What were those first planets like, and how soon can life emerge on new ones?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:Primordial Planets Episode 436b; March 3, 2024Produced, Written & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurEditors: Konstantin SokerinMusic Courtesy of:Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorStellardrone, "Red Giant", "Ultra Deep Field", "Cosmic Sunrise"Sergey Cheremisinov, "Labyrinth", "Forgotten Stars"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.

Feb 29, 2024 • 35min
Life on an Interstellar Ark Ship (Narration Only)
The vast gulfs between stars may take decades or even centuries to travel, requiring enormous generation ships carrying families and whole ecosystems with them. What will life be like on board such arks?Try Cell to Singularity, free to play: https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uNoFMegastructures Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/artofsoulburn/megastructures-the-visual-encyclopedia-book-2nd-printingVisit 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:Life on an Interstellar Ark Ship Episode 436; February 29, 2024Produced, Written & 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.

Feb 29, 2024 • 36min
Life on an Interstellar Ark Ship
The vast gulfs between stars may take decades or even centuries to travel, requiring enormous generation ships carrying families and whole ecosystems with them. What will life be like on board such arks?Try Cell to Singularity, free to play: https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uNoFMegastructures Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/artofsoulburn/megastructures-the-visual-encyclopedia-book-2nd-printingVisit 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:Life on an Interstellar Ark Ship Episode 436; February 29, 2024Produced, Written & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurMusic Courtesy ofEpidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorStellardrone, "Red Giant", "Ultra Deep Field"Sergey Cheremisinov, "Labyrinth", "Forgotten Stars"Taras Harkavyi, "Alpha and ..."Miguel Johnson, "So Many Stars"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.

Feb 25, 2024 • 28min
Vacuum Trains (Narration Only)
Vacuum Trains and other low pressure rail & maglev systems offer the possibility of ultra-fast and ultra-cheap transport on and off of Earth.Watch my exclusive video Topopolis: The Eternal River: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-topopolis-the-eternal-riverGet 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:Vacuum TrainsEpisode 435a; February 25, 2024Written, Produced & Narrated by:Isaac ArthurEditors:Konstantin SokerinMerv Johnson IISee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 25, 2024 • 29min
Vacuum Trains
Vacuum Trains and other low pressure rail & maglev systems offer the possibility of ultra-fast and ultra-cheap transport on and off of Earth.Watch my exclusive video Topopolis: The Eternal River: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-topopolis-the-eternal-riverGet 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:Vacuum TrainsEpisode 435a; February 25, 2024Written, Produced & Narrated by:Isaac ArthurEditors:Konstantin SokerinMerv Johnson IIMusic 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.

Feb 22, 2024 • 30min
Can We Terraform The Moon? (Narration Only)
We have gazed upon the Moon with wonder since the dawn of humanity, and named its craters as seas, but could those become true seas one day?🌏 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/IsaacArthur It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!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:Can We Terraform The Moon?Episode 435; February 22, 2024Produced, Written & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurEditors:Donagh BroderickSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


