

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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Oct 12, 2023 • 30min
Spaceship Factories (Narration Only)
Spacecraft may one day be so common that everyone has flown on one, with thousands of new spaceships being built every year in manufacturies dwarfing the enormous facilities we build planes and sea-going vessels in. Learn more about the game and see it in action at upperstory.com/spintronicsUse 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: Spaceship FactoriesEpisode 416a; October 15, 2023Written, Produced & Narrated by:Isaac ArthurEditor:Briana BrownellDavid McFarlaneSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 5, 2023 • 42min
Zero Point Energy & Vacuum Energy
We often wonder where we might find a truly sustainable and abundant source of energy, and the answer might turn out to be in the emptiness all around us.Watch my exclusive video Dark Stars At The Beginning Of Time: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-dark-stars-at-the-beginning-of-timeGet 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: Zero Point Energy & Vacuum EnergyEpisode 415, October 5, 2023Written by:Isaac ArthurVlad ArdeleanProduced & Narrated by:Isaac ArthurEditor:David McFarlaneVlad ArdeleanMusic Courtesy of: Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorStellardrone, "Red Giant" "The Divine Cosmos"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 5, 2023 • 41min
Zero Point Energy & Vacuum Energy (Narration Only)
We often wonder where we might find a truly sustainable and abundant source of energy, and the answer might turn out to be in the emptiness all around us.Watch my exclusive video Dark Stars At The Beginning Of Time: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-dark-stars-at-the-beginning-of-timeGet 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: Zero Point Energy & Vacuum EnergyEpisode 415, October 5, 2023Written by:Isaac ArthurVlad ArdeleanProduced & Narrated by:Isaac ArthurEditor:David McFarlaneVlad ArdeleanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 1, 2023 • 24min
Science & Futurism Shorts Compilation #1: 1-20 (Narration Only)
A collection of the first 20 Shorts from SFIA, covering a wide range of topics in science & space.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-a...Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/15839...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: Science & Futurism Shorts Compilation #1: 1-20Episode 414a, October 1, 2023Written, 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.

Sep 28, 2023 • 30min
Have Space Suit - Will Travel (Narration Only)
Space is often called the final frontier, a place of billions and billions of worlds awaiting explorers and pioneers. But what will those journeys be like, and what gear will people need for them, and perhaps most importantly of all, what sort of people will make those travels?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:Have Space Suit - Will TravelEpisode 414, September 28, 2023Produced, Written & Narrated by:Isaac ArthurEditors:David McFarlaneMerv Johnson IISee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 28, 2023 • 30min
Have Space Suit - Will Travel
Space is often called the final frontier, a place of billions and billions of worlds awaiting explorers and pioneers. But what will those journeys be like, and what gear will people need for them, and perhaps most importantly of all, what sort of people will make those travels?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:Have Space Suit - Will TravelEpisode 414, September 28, 2023Produced, Written & Narrated by:Isaac ArthurEditors:David McFarlaneMerv Johnson IIMusic Courtesy of: Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorStellardrone, "Red Giant", "Ultra Deep Field"Sergey Cheremisinov, "Labyrinth", "Forgotten Stars"Taras Harkavyi, "Alpha and ..."Miguel Johnson, "So Many Stars"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 28, 2023 • 22min
Science & Futurism Shorts Compilation #1: 1-20
A collection of the first 20 Shorts from SFIA, covering a wide range of topics in science & space.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-a...Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/15839...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: Science & Futurism Shorts Compilation #1: 1-20Episode 414a, October 1, 2023Written, 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.

Sep 24, 2023 • 1h 11min
SFIA Monthly Livestream 58: September 24, 2023
Our monthly livestream Q&A session recorded on Sunday September 24, 2023, at 4pm EST.Visit our Website: www.isaacarthur.netSFIA Discord Server: discord.gg/53GAShESupport us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/IsaacArthurFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/Twitter: twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 21, 2023 • 32min
Atmospheric Mining (Narration Only)
Science fiction has popularized asteroid mining and cities in the sky, but could the future of mining be in cloud cities hanging far above distant worlds?Watch my exclusive video on Life As An Asteroid Miner: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-life-as-an-asteroid-minerGet 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=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/53GAShEChapters0:00 Intro02:08 Venus-like worlds08:48 Titan Moons12:38 Ice Giants / Hycean [buoyancy viable]17:23 Gas Giants – fusion candle and others22:02 Starlifting26:16 Stellar Remnants27:15 Black Hole SeriesCredits: Atmospheric MiningEpisode 413, September 21, 2023Written, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurEditors:David McFarlaneKonstantin SokerinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 21, 2023 • 32min
Atmospheric Mining
Science fiction has popularized asteroid mining and cities in the sky, but could the future of mining be in cloud cities hanging far above distant worlds?Watch my exclusive video on Life As An Asteroid Miner: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-life-as-an-asteroid-minerGet 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=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/53GAShEChapters0:00 Intro02:08 Venus-like worlds08:48 Titan Moons12:38 Ice Giants / Hycean [buoyancy viable]17:23 Gas Giants – fusion candle and others22:02 Starlifting26:16 Stellar Remnants27:15 Black Hole SeriesCredits: Atmospheric MiningEpisode 413, September 21, 2023Written, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurEditors:David McFarlaneKonstantin SokerinMusic Courtesy of: Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorStellardrone, "Red Giant" "Ultra Deep Field"Sergey Cheremisinov, "Labyrinth" "Forgotten Stars"Taras Harkavyi, "Alpha and ..."Miguel Johsnon, "So Many Stars"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


