

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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Jul 13, 2023 • 27min
Mobiles Cities
Humanity has often preferred to move its communities, and in the future we might do that by moving our entire cities, by air, sea, or land.Watch my exclusive video on Nomadic Miners On The Moon: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-nomadic-miners-on-the-moonGet 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:Mobile CitiesScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 403, July 13, 2023Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurWritten by:Briana BrownellIsaac ArthurEditors:Briana BrownellDavid McFarlaneMusic Courtesy of: Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorMarkus Junnikkala, "Plotting a Course", "We Roam the Stars"Stellardrone, "Red Giant", "Between the Rings"Miguel Johsnon, "Far From Home", "So Many Stars"Aerium, "Fifth Star of Aldebaran"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 13, 2023 • 28min
Mobiles Cities (Narration Only)
Humanity has often preferred to move its communities, and in the future we might do that by moving our entire cities, by air, sea, or land.Watch my exclusive video on Nomadic Miners On The Moon: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-nomadic-miners-on-the-moonGet 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:Mobile CitiesScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 403, July 13, 2023Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurWritten by:Briana BrownellIsaac 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.

Jul 6, 2023 • 33min
Lunar Mining, Processing & Refining (Narration Only)
After over half a century, it is time to return to the Moon, and use its vast resources as a bridge to countless new worlds. 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:In Situ Resource Utilization: Lunar Mining, Processing & Refining Episode 402, July 6, 2023Produced, Written & Narrated by:Isaac ArthurEditors:Brianna BrownellDavid McFarlaneJohn KrossSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jul 6, 2023 • 34min
Lunar Mining, Processing & Refining
After over half a century, it is time to return to the Moon, and use its vast resources as a bridge to countless new worlds. 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:In Situ Resource Utilization: Lunar Mining, Processing & Refining Episode 402, July 6, 2023Produced, Written & Narrated by:Isaac ArthurEditors:Brianna BrownellDavid McFarlaneJohn KrossMusic Courtesy of:Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorMarkus Junnikkala, "Hail the Victorious Dead" "A Memory of Earth"Stellardrone, "Red Giant" "Ultra Deep Field"Sergey Cheremisinov, "Labyrinth" "Forgotten Stars"Taras Harkavyi, "Alpha and ..."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 29, 2023 • 34min
Earth After Humanity (Narration Only)
We often think that one day the world will come to an end and humanity with it, and possibly with us causing it, but what would our world be like if life persisted after humanity was gone?Connect the Dots with Ariadne: https://www.ariadne.incVisit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netJoin Nebula: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-earth-after-humanitySupport 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/53GAShE---- Chapters -----0:00 Intro01:48 Natural Catastrophe 07:03 Humanity Wrecks Earth12:07 Super Plague15:19 Artificial Intelligence Kills Us20:33 Aliens Kill Us25:22 Humanity Abandons EarthCredits:Life in 2323 A.D.Episode 400, June 22, 2023Produced, Written & Narrated by:Isaac ArthurEditors:Briana BrownellDonagh BroderickDillon Olander Konstantin SokerinMerv JohnsonDavid McFarlaneSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 29, 2023 • 34min
Earth After Humanity
We often think that one day the world will come to an end and humanity with it, and possibly with us causing it, but what would our world be like if life persisted after humanity was gone?Connect the Dots with Ariadne: https://www.ariadne.incVisit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netJoin Nebula: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-earth-after-humanitySupport 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/53GAShE---- Chapters -----0:00 Intro01:48 Natural Catastrophe 07:03 Humanity Wrecks Earth12:07 Super Plague15:19 Artificial Intelligence Kills Us20:33 Aliens Kill Us25:22 Humanity Abandons EarthCredits:Life in 2323 A.D.Episode 400, June 22, 2023Produced, Written & Narrated by:Isaac ArthurEditors:Briana BrownellDonagh BroderickDillon Olander Konstantin SokerinMerv JohnsonDavid McFarlaneMusic Courtesy of:Epidemic SoundStellardrone, "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.

Jun 26, 2023 • 1h 2min
SFIA Monthly Livestream Q&A #55 - June 25, 2023
Our monthly livestream Q&A session recorded on Sunday June 25, 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.

Jun 22, 2023 • 36min
Life In 2323 A.D.
What will life be like 300 years in our future, or for those living 300 million miles away?The first 1,000 people to use the link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare https://skl.sh/isaacarthur06237Visit 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/53GAShEThe Chronology of SFIA's episodes: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1E7UTCFWSRk1vuyjmYhSvtmvINVSU9tWy5LabQeHW9t8/edit?usp=sharingCredits:Life in 2323 A.D. Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 400, June 22, 2023Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurEditors:Briana BrownellDonagh BroderickDillon Olander Konstantin SokerinMerv JohnsonDavid McFarlaneMusic 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.

Jun 22, 2023 • 35min
Life In 2323 A.D. (Narration Only)
What will life be like 300 years in our future, or for those living 300 million miles away?The first 1,000 people to use the link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare https://skl.sh/isaacarthur06237Visit 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/53GAShEThe Chronology of SFIA's episodes: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1E7UTCFWSRk1vuyjmYhSvtmvINVSU9tWy5LabQeHW9t8/edit?usp=sharingCredits:Life in 2323 A.D. Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 400, June 22, 2023Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurEditors:Briana BrownellDonagh BroderickDillon Olander Konstantin SokerinMerv JohnsonDavid McFarlaneMusic 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.

Jun 15, 2023 • 32min
Artificial Afterlives
For as long as we have had history and likely before, people have contemplated a life after this one, but might we one day create artificial afterlives? And if so, will we create heavens or hells?Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurWatch my exclusive video on Free Will & Orch OR: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-free-will-orchestrated-objective-reductionVisit 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:Artificial Afterlives Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 399, June 15, 2023Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurEditors:Dillon OlanderMusic Courtesy ofMarkus Junnikkala, "Plotting a Course", "We Roam the Stars"Stellardrone, "Red Giant", "Between the Rings"Miguel Johsnon, "Far From Home", "So Many Stars"Aerium, "Fifth Star of Aldebaran"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


