

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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Sep 29, 2022 • 32min
Grabby Aliens & The Fermi Paradox
The new Grabby Aliens model proposes that the Universe may already contain several thousand immense alien empires... and that we may soon be one of them.Start Forging New Worlds: https://www.worldanvil.com/isaac-arthur See the Grabby Aliens Paper & Presentations: https://grabbyaliens.comVisit 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:Alien Civilizations: Grabby AliensScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 362, September 29, 2022Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurEditors:Darius SaidDavid McFarlaneCover Art:Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygierMusic by:Martin Rezny, "Lifelight"Denny Schneidemesser, "Bridge Ambience"Stellardrone, "A Moment of Stillness", "Cosmic Sunrise", "Limbo", "Red Giant"Aerium, "Fifth Star of Aldebaran"Miguel Johnson, "Strange New World"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 26, 2022 • 1h 4min
SFIA Monthly Livestream 47 - September 25, 2022
Our monthly livestream Q&A session for Sunday, September 25, 2022, where we take questions live from the audience.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.

Sep 22, 2022 • 36min
Post Science Civilizations
For centuries now science has unlocked ever more mysteries, but could we one day run out of discoveries or abandon further research?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:Post Science CivilizationsScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 361, September 22, 2022Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurWritten by:Isaac ArthurEditors:David McFarlaneDillon OllanderJason BurbankJerry GuernKonstantin SokerinCover 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.

Sep 22, 2022 • 35min
Post Science Civilizations (Narration Only)
For centuries now science has unlocked ever more mysteries, but could we one day run out of discoveries or abandon further research?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:Post Science CivilizationsScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 361, September 22, 2022Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurWritten by:Isaac ArthurEditors:David McFarlaneDillon OllanderJason BurbankJerry GuernKonstantin SokerinCover Art:Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygierSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 15, 2022 • 38min
Barriers to Becoming a Kardashev Civilization (Narration Only)
Kardashev Civilizations are beyond immense, with even the first tier of them making any modern nation look miniscule, and there are many barriers to becoming one.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! Megastructures Book: https://artofsoulburn.gumroad.com/l/qnntuVisit 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:Barriers To Becoming A Kardashev CivilizationScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 360, September 15, 2022Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurWritten by:Isaac ArthurEditors:David McFarlaneJerry GuernKonstantin SokerinCover Art:Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygierSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 15, 2022 • 38min
Barriers to Becoming a Kardashev Civilization
Kardashev Civilizations are beyond immense, with even the first tier of them making any modern nation look miniscule, and there are many barriers to becoming one.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! Megastructures Book: https://artofsoulburn.gumroad.com/l/qnntuVisit 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:Barriers To Becoming A Kardashev CivilizationScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 360, September 15, 2022Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurWritten by:Isaac ArthurEditors:David McFarlaneJerry GuernKonstantin SokerinCover 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.

Sep 11, 2022 • 35min
Alien Impostors & Doppelgangers
The idea that some mimic might steal your identity and replace you, or takeover your mind, is terrifying. But could we encounter aliens that were able to do this?Start listening with a 30-day Audible trial and your first audiobook is free. Visit http://www.audible.com/isaac or text "isaac" to 500-500.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:Alien Civilizations: Alien Impostors & DoppelgangersScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 359a, September 11, 2022Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurEditors:David McFarlaneGraphics:Jeremy JozwikKen YorkUdo SchroeterCover Art:Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygierMusic by:Martin Rezny, "Lifelight"Denny Schneidemesser, "Bridge Ambience"Stellardrone, "A Moment of Stillness", "Cosmic Sunrise", "Limbo", "Red Giant"Aerium, "Fifth Star of Aldebaran"Miguel Johnson, "Strange New World"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 11, 2022 • 35min
Alien Impostors & Doppelgangers (Narration Only)
The idea that some mimic might steal your identity and replace you, or takeover your mind, is terrifying. But could we encounter aliens that were able to do this?Start listening with a 30-day Audible trial and your first audiobook is free. Visit http://www.audible.com/isaac or text "isaac" to 500-500.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:Alien Civilizations: Alien Impostors & DoppelgangersScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 359a, September 11, 2022Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurEditors:David McFarlaneGraphics:Jeremy JozwikKen YorkUdo SchroeterCover Art:Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygierMusic by:Martin Rezny, "Lifelight"Denny Schneidemesser, "Bridge Ambience"Stellardrone, "A Moment of Stillness", "Cosmic Sunrise", "Limbo", "Red Giant"Aerium, "Fifth Star of Aldebaran"Miguel Johnson, "Strange New World"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 8, 2022 • 34min
Tethered Ring Space Launchers
To get into space in a big way we need to be able to move vast amounts of people and cargo to space at a fraction of modern costs; tethered rings offer a potentially practical path to do that using only modern technology.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.Project Atlantis: https://www.project-atlantis.comVisit 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:Tethered Ring Space LaunchersScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 359, September 8, 2022Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurWritten By:Isaac ArthurPhil SwanEditors:Alex CivitelloCeana Prado NickelCover Art by:Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygierGraphics by: Alastair SwanAlice DowlingErvin OpreaJarred EagleyJeremy JozwikIan Long LITEIsaac ArthurKen YorkKatie ByrnePhil SwanSergio BoteroSteve BowersTroy MossMusic Courtesy of:Sergey Cheremisinov, "Sirius", "The Signals"https://www.youtube.com/c/SergeyCheremisinovStellardrone, "Red Giant"https://stellardrone.bandcamp.comMiguel Johsnon," "Far From Home"https://soundcloud.com/migueljohnsonmjmusicAerium, "Fifth Star of Aldebaran"https://soundcloud.com/aerium-musicSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sep 8, 2022 • 33min
Tethered Ring Space Launchers (Narration Only)
To get into space in a big way we need to be able to move vast amounts of people and cargo to space at a fraction of modern costs; tethered rings offer a potentially practical path to do that using only modern technology.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.Project Atlantis: https://www.project-atlantis.comVisit 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:Tethered Ring Space LaunchersScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 359, September 8, 2022Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurWritten By:Isaac ArthurPhil SwanEditors:Alex CivitelloCeana Prado NickelCover Art by:Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygierGraphics by: Alastair SwanAlice DowlingErvin OpreaJarred EagleyJeremy JozwikIan Long LITEIsaac ArthurKen YorkKatie ByrnePhil SwanSergio BoteroSteve BowersTroy MossMusic Courtesy of:Sergey Cheremisinov, "Sirius", "The Signals"https://www.youtube.com/c/SergeyCheremisinovStellardrone, "Red Giant"https://stellardrone.bandcamp.comMiguel Johsnon," "Far From Home"https://soundcloud.com/migueljohnsonmjmusicAerium, "Fifth Star of Aldebaran"https://soundcloud.com/aerium-musicSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.


