

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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Jan 12, 2023 • 35min
What If We Never Become Post-Scarcity?
A day may come when our technology permits vast prosperity for everyone, with robots and other automation producing plenty, but if that day never comes, what will life be like?Visit https://brilliant.org/isaacarthur/ to get started learning STEM for free, and the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual premium subscription.Watch The Video Version: https://youtu.be/Rk5RGo98T-8Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netJoin Nebula: https://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:What If We Never Become Post Scarcity?Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 377, January 12, 2023Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurEditors:Briana BrownellDavid McFarlaneKonstantin SokerinMusic Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorMarkus Junnikkala, "We Roam the Stars", "A Memory of Earth"Stellardrone, "Red Giant", "Ultra Deep Field"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 12, 2023 • 34min
What If We Never Become Post-Scarcity? (Narration Only)
A day may come when our technology permits vast prosperity for everyone, with robots and other automation producing plenty, but if that day never comes, what will life be like?Visit https://brilliant.org/isaacarthur/ to get started learning STEM for free, and the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual premium subscription.Watch The Video Version: https://youtu.be/Rk5RGo98T-8Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netJoin Nebula: https://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:What If We Never Become Post Scarcity?Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 377, January 12, 2023Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurEditors:Briana BrownellDavid McFarlaneKonstantin SokerinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 5, 2023 • 34min
Interstellar Colonization Strategies (Narration Only)
As we seek to travel vast distances to claim the galaxy, we will need to develop strategies and methods for voyaging through deep space and reaching strange new worlds.Go to http://hover.com/isaacarthur and get 10% off any domain name from Hover -extensions for anything you’re passionate about.Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/HMjPpubHnn8Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netJoin Nebula: https://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:Interstellar Colonization StrategiesScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 376, January 5, 2023Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurEditors:Donagh BroderickEvan SchultheisSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 5, 2023 • 35min
Interstellar Colonization Strategies
As we seek to travel vast distances to claim the galaxy, we will need to develop strategies and methods for voyaging through deep space and reaching strange new worlds.Go to http://hover.com/isaacarthur and get 10% off any domain name from Hover -extensions for anything you’re passionate about.Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/HMjPpubHnn8Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netJoin Nebula: https://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:Interstellar Colonization StrategiesScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 376, January 5, 2023Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurEditors:Donagh BroderickEvan SchultheisMusic Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorMarkus Junnikkala, "We Roam the Stars", "A Memory of Earth"Stellardrone, "Red Giant", "Ultra Deep Field"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 1, 2023 • 1h 1min
SFIA Monthly Livestream: December 31, 2022
Our monthly livestream Q&A session. Join us on New Year's Eve in the Afternoon, at 4pm EST, Saturday, December 31, and get your questions about the channel and episodes on chat to be answered! Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/isaacarthurCatch the audio-only show on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/isaac-arthur-148927746Visit 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.

Dec 29, 2022 • 36min
Transhumanism & Humanity’s Future
In the future, humanity may embrace genetic engineering and cybernetic augmentation of mind and body, but what does this Transhuman future look like? And should we embrace or resist these paths?To claim your matching donation with Givewell, go to https://www.givewell.org/isaacWatch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/6RhA_8Z50OcVisit 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:Transhumanism & Humanity’s FutureScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 375, December 22, 2022Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurEditors:Briana BrownellDonagh BroderickKeith BlockusLukas KonecnyGraphics:Jeremy JozwikKen YorkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 29, 2022 • 35min
Transhumanism & Humanity’s Future (Narration Only)
In the future, humanity may embrace genetic engineering and cybernetic augmentation of mind and body, but what does this Transhuman future look like? And should we embrace or resist these paths?To claim your matching donation with Givewell, go to https://www.givewell.org/isaacWatch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/6RhA_8Z50OcVisit 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:Transhumanism & Humanity’s FutureScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 375, December 22, 2022Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurEditors:Briana BrownellDonagh BroderickKeith BlockusLukas KonecnyGraphics:Jeremy JozwikKen YorkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 22, 2022 • 28min
Do We Live Inside A Black Hole… And Could We?
Could our entire Universe be one enormous Black Hole? And is it possible to live inside a black hole?Go to https://nordvpn.com/isaacarthur to get a 2-year plan plus 4 additional months with a HUGE discount. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/nKrupZeKQnAVisit 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/53GAShEListen or Download the audio of this episode from Soundcloud: Episode's Audio-only version: https://soundcloud.com/isaac-arthur-148927746/do-we-live-inside-a-black-hole-and-could-weEpisode's Narration-only version: https://soundcloud.com/isaac-arthur-148927746/do-we-live-inside-a-black-hole-and-could-we-narration-onlyCredits:Do We Live Inside A Black Hole… And Could We?Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 374, December 22, 2022Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurProduced, Written& Narrated by:Isaac ArthurEditors:Briana BrownellLukas KonecnyCover Art by:Jakub GrygierMusic 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.

Dec 22, 2022 • 27min
Do We Live Inside A Black Hole… And Could We? (Narration Only)
Could our entire Universe be one enormous Black Hole? And is it possible to live inside a black hole?Go to https://nordvpn.com/isaacarthur to get a 2-year plan plus 4 additional months with a HUGE discount. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/nKrupZeKQnAVisit 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/53GAShEListen or Download the audio of this episode from Soundcloud: Episode's Audio-only version: https://soundcloud.com/isaac-arthur-148927746/do-we-live-inside-a-black-hole-and-could-weEpisode's Narration-only version: https://soundcloud.com/isaac-arthur-148927746/do-we-live-inside-a-black-hole-and-could-we-narration-onlyCredits:Do We Live Inside A Black Hole… And Could We?Science & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 374, December 22, 2022Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurProduced, Written& Narrated by:Isaac ArthurEditors:Briana BrownellLukas KonecnyCover Art by:Jakub GrygierSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 15, 2022 • 29min
Farming On Mars (Narration Only)
One day humanity might settle the Red Planet, but how will we grow food on world more barren than any desert or tundra on Earth?Visit https://brilliant.org/isaacarthur/ to get started learning STEM for free, and the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual premium subscription.Visit 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:Farming On MarsScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 373, December 15, 2022Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurEditors:Briana BrownellEvelyn OrwellJason SnyderCover Art:Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygierMusic 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.


