

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur
Isaac Arthur
Podcast by Isaac Arthur
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Apr 20, 2023 • 28min
Life on Giant Moons (Narration Only)
We often contemplate life on alien planets, but might giant moons orbiting distant immense worlds be a better candidate for where extraterrestrial life might be found?🌏 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:Life on Giant MoonsEpisode 391, April 20, 2023Written, Produced & Narrated by:Isaac ArthurEditors:Anne KristoffersenBriana BrownellDavid McFarlaneSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 16, 2023 • 34min
Super Weapons
Our history has been one of inventing ever more devastating and unstoppable weapons, and yet they may pale in comparison to those made to wreck whole galaxies or tear asunder reality itself. Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurWatch my exclusive video on Colonizing Binary Stars: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-colonizing-binary-starsVisit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netSupport 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:Super WeaponsEpisode 390a, April 16, 2023Produced, Written & Narrated by:Isaac ArthurEditors:Briana BrownellDavid McFarlaneMusic 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.

Apr 16, 2023 • 34min
Super Weapons (Narration Only)
Our history has been one of inventing ever more devastating and unstoppable weapons, and yet they may pale in comparison to those made to wreck whole galaxies or tear asunder reality itself.Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurWatch my exclusive video on Colonizing Binary Stars: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-colonizing-binary-starsVisit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netSupport 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:Super WeaponsEpisode 390a, April 16, 2023Produced, Written & Narrated by:Isaac ArthurEditors:Briana BrownellDavid McFarlaneSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 13, 2023 • 37min
Nuclear Power: Small Modular Reactors (Narration Only)
Small Modular Reactors are a promising area of nuclear technology that may be the pathway forward to cheap, safe, and sustainable energy.Go to https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ to get a 30-day free trial + the first 200 people will get 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:Nuclear Power: Small Modular ReactorsScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 390, April 13, 2023Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurSpecial Thanks to Last Energy https://www.lastenergy.comMusic 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.

Apr 13, 2023 • 38min
Nuclear Power: Small Modular Reactors
Small Modular Reactors are a promising area of nuclear technology that may be the pathway forward to cheap, safe, and sustainable energy.Go to https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ to get a 30-day free trial + the first 200 people will get 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:Nuclear Power: Small Modular ReactorsScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 390, April 13, 2023Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurSpecial Thanks to Last Energy https://www.lastenergy.comMusic 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.

Apr 6, 2023 • 30min
The Fermi Paradox: Galactic Habitable Zones
Our galaxy is a dangerous place for life. A vast storm of stars in which new ones are born and die in deadly displays. How much of the galaxy is truly safe for life to emerge in? Go to https://buyraycon.com/isaacarthur for 15% off your order! Brought to you by Raycon.Check Out the NSS's Ad Astra Magazine: https://space.nss.org/ad-astra-the-magazine-of-the-national-space-society/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:The Fermi Paradox: Galactic Habitable ZonesScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 389, April 6, 2023Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurEditors:Briana BrownellDavid McFarlaneJerry GuernMusic Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorMarkus Junnikkala, https://markusjunnikkala.comStellardrone, 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.

Apr 6, 2023 • 29min
The Fermi Paradox: Galactic Habitable Zones (Narration Only)
Our galaxy is a dangerous place for life. A vast storm of stars in which new ones are born and die in deadly displays. How much of the galaxy is truly safe for life to emerge in? Go to https://buyraycon.com/isaacarthur for 15% off your order! Brought to you by Raycon.Check Out the NSS's Ad Astra Magazine: https://space.nss.org/ad-astra-the-magazine-of-the-national-space-society/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:The Fermi Paradox: Galactic Habitable ZonesScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 389, April 6, 2023Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurEditors:Briana BrownellDavid McFarlaneJerry GuernSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 30, 2023 • 1h 37min
Advanced Spaceship Drive Compendium (Narration Only)
In order to reach the stars we will need vastly more powerful engines for our spacecraft than modern rockets offer. Fortunately, when it comes to possible ship drives, the sky is not the limit.Offset your carbon footprint with confidence with Wren--the first 100 people to sign up will have one month of emissions offset for free: https://wren.co/start/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:Advanced Spaceship Drive CompendiumEpisode 388, March 30, 2023Produced & Written by: Isaac ArthurNarrated by:Isaac ArthurSarah Fowler ArthurEditors:Darius SaidDavid McFarlaneSarah Fowler Arthur▬ Spaceship Drive Index ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬0:00 Intro3:12 Alcubierre Drive4:10 Antimatter Ablated Light Sail5:06 Antimatter Catalyzed Fusion6:13 Antimatter Rocket8:12 Arcjet Rocket9:15 Bias Drive10:02 Black Hole Drive11:23 Bussard Ramjet14:04 Caplan Thruster14:39 Chemical Rockets16:24 Clarketech17:30 Diametric Drive18:51 Disjunction Drive19:31 Electric Solar Wind Sail21:26 Electrodynamic Tethering22:59 EM Drive24:15 Exhaust Velocity26:03 Field Propulsion26:34 FTL or Faster Than Light Drives27:20 Fuel27:59 Fusion Torch Drive30:02 Gravitational Dipole31:31 Gravitic Propulsion32:58 Hall Effect Thruster34:46 Hawking Radiation Drive36:45 Helicon Double-Layer Thruster37:22 Helios Drive38:41 Hyperspace Jump Engine or Hyperdrive40:09 Inertia Reduction Drive41:39 Ion Drive43:15 Krasnikov Tube44:52 Laser Sail47:21 Magnetic Solar Wind Sail48:03 Magnetoplasmadynamic Thruster49:41 Matter Beam51:09 Medusa Drive51:43 Microwave Electrothermal Thruster52:57 Negative Mass Propulsion54:25 Neutrino Rocket56:08 Nova Drive57:41 Nuclear Electric Ion Drive57:11 Nuclear Lightbulb58:09 Nuclear Pulse Drive1:00:40 Nuclear Thermal Propulsion1:02:19 Orion Drive1:02:40 Oxidizer1:03:10 Photon Rocket1:05:48 Pitch Drive1:06:38 PropellantSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 30, 2023 • 1h 38min
Advanced Spaceship Drive Compendium
In order to reach the stars we will need vastly more powerful engines for our spacecraft than modern rockets offer. Fortunately, when it comes to possible ship drives, the sky is not the limit.Offset your carbon footprint with confidence with Wren--the first 100 people to sign up will have one month of emissions offset for free: https://wren.co/start/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:Advanced Spaceship Drive CompendiumEpisode 388, March 30, 2023Produced & Written by: Isaac ArthurNarrated by:Isaac ArthurSarah Fowler ArthurEditors:Darius SaidDavid McFarlaneSarah Fowler ArthurMusic Courtesy of:Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorMarkus Junnikkala, "A Memory of Earth" https://markusjunnikkala.comMiguel Johsnon, "Strange New World" http://www.migueljohnsonmjmusic.comAerium, "Fifth Star of Aldebaran" https://aeriumambient.bandcamp.com▬ Spaceship Drive Index ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬0:00 Intro3:12 Alcubierre Drive4:10 Antimatter Ablated Light Sail5:06 Antimatter Catalyzed Fusion6:13 Antimatter Rocket8:12 Arcjet Rocket9:15 Bias Drive10:02 Black Hole Drive11:23 Bussard Ramjet14:04 Caplan Thruster14:39 Chemical Rockets16:24 Clarketech17:30 Diametric Drive18:51 Disjunction Drive19:31 Electric Solar Wind Sail21:26 Electrodynamic Tethering22:59 EM Drive24:15 Exhaust Velocity26:03 Field Propulsion26:34 FTL or Faster Than Light Drives27:20 Fuel27:59 Fusion Torch Drive30:02 Gravitational Dipole31:31 Gravitic Propulsion32:58 Hall Effect Thruster34:46 Hawking Radiation Drive36:45 Helicon Double-Layer Thruster37:22 Helios Drive38:41 Hyperspace Jump Engine or Hyperdrive40:09 Inertia Reduction Drive41:39 Ion Drive43:15 Krasnikov Tube44:52 Laser Sail47:21 Magnetic Solar Wind Sail48:03 Magnetoplasmadynamic Thruster49:41 Matter Beam51:09 Medusa Drive51:43 Microwave Electrothermal Thruster52:57 Negative Mass Propulsion54:25 Neutrino Rocket56:08 Nova Drive57:41 Nuclear Electric Ion Drive57:11 Nuclear Lightbulb58:09 Nuclear Pulse Drive1:00:40 Nuclear Thermal Propulsion1:02:19 Orion Drive1:02:40 Oxidizer1:03:10 Photon Rocket1:05:48 Pitch Drive1:06:38 PropellantSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mar 27, 2023 • 55min
SFIA Monthly Livestream Q&A: Sunday, March 26, 2023
Join Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurSupport the stream: https://streamlabs.com/isaacarthurVisit our Website: https://www.isaacarthur.netSFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShESupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthurFacebook 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.Music 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.


