

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 1, 2022 • 37min
Staying Sane in Space (Narration Only)
Space is deadly and our spaceships and stations are cramped and thin-protected environments, placing enormous stress on those who journey there. So how to we keep from going crazy while we explore strange new worlds?Sign up for a Curiosity Stream subscription and also get a free Nebula subscription (the streaming platform built by creators) here: https://curiositystream.com/isaacarthurVisit 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:Staying Sane in SpaceScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 358, September 1, 2022Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurWritten by:Isaac ArthurLogan SmithEditors:Andy NelsonAndy SmithDavid McFarlaneKonstantin SokerinCover Art:Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygierGraphics:Jeremy JozwikMusic 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 1, 2022 • 38min
Staying Sane in Space
Space is deadly and our spaceships and stations are cramped and thin-protected environments, placing enormous stress on those who journey there. So how to we keep from going crazy while we explore strange new worlds?Sign up for a Curiosity Stream subscription and also get a free Nebula subscription (the streaming platform built by creators) here: https://curiositystream.com/isaacarthurVisit 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:Staying Sane in SpaceScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 358, September 1, 2022Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurWritten by:Isaac ArthurLogan SmithEditors:Andy NelsonAndy SmithDavid McFarlaneKonstantin SokerinCover Art:Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygierGraphics:Jeremy JozwikMusic 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.

Aug 29, 2022 • 60min
SFIA Monthly Livestream 46 - August 28, 2022
Our monthly livestream Q&A session. Join us on 4pm EST, Sunday, August 28, 2022, and get your questions about the channel and episodes on chat to be answered!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.Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound epidemicsound.com/creatorSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 25, 2022 • 39min
The First Space Settlement (Narration Only)
One day humanity will settle space, but what will that first settlement be like and where will it be? In Orbit? The Moon? Mars? Or somewhere else entirely?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:The First Space SettlementScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 357, August 25, 2022Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurEditors:David McFarlaneJason BurbankSig'Unnr's DelugeCover Art:Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygierGraphics:Alberto ImbroscianoBryan VersteegFishy TreeIan Long LITEJeremy JozwikKen YorkRapid ThrashSergio BoteroSpace Resources CGIMusic 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.

Aug 25, 2022 • 40min
The First Space Settlement
One day humanity will settle space, but what will that first settlement be like and where will it be? In Orbit? The Moon? Mars? Or somewhere else entirely?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:The First Space SettlementScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 357, August 25, 2022Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurEditors:David McFarlaneJason BurbankSig'Unnr's DelugeCover Art:Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygierGraphics:Alberto ImbroscianoBryan VersteegFishy TreeIan Long LITEJeremy JozwikKen YorkRapid ThrashSergio BoteroSpace Resources CGIMusic 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.

Aug 18, 2022 • 45min
Time Wars & Alternate Timelines
Temporal Paradox and Time Travel delight us in science fiction, but what would a war across time really look like?Click the link in the description box or go to https://buyraycon.com/isaacarthur to get 15% off your Raycon purchase!Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/H5KI001O9GQVisit 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:Time Wars & Alternate TimelinesScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 356, August 18, 2022Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurEditors:Curt HartungDavid McFarlaneJerry GuernCover Art:Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygierMusic Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorLombus, "Cosmic Soup"Stellardrone, "Red Giant", "Billions and Billions", "The Earth is Blue"Reign Pagaran, "Distant Voyager"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 18, 2022 • 44min
Time Wars & Alternate Timelines (Narration Only)
Temporal Paradox and Time Travel delight us in science fiction, but what would a war across time really look like?Click the link in the description box or go to https://buyraycon.com/isaacarthur to get 15% off your Raycon purchase!Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/H5KI001O9GQVisit 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:Time Wars & Alternate TimelinesScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 356, August 18, 2022Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurEditors:Curt HartungDavid McFarlaneJerry GuernCover Art:Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygierMusic Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorLombus, "Cosmic Soup"Stellardrone, "Red Giant", "Billions and Billions", "The Earth is Blue"Reign Pagaran, "Distant Voyager"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aug 14, 2022 • 36min
Dumbest Alien Invasions (Narration Only)
An Alien Invasion of Earth is a terrifying scenario, yet science fiction rarely has good reason for those invasions. Today we'll discuss the worst reasons aliens invade in fiction and some plausible scenarios for why they might do it in fact.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.Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/4Sj2lORVrq0Visit 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: Dumbest Alien InvasionsScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 355a, August 14, 2022Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurEditors:David McFarlaneKonstantin SokerinGraphics:Darth BiomechKen YorkLegionTech StudiosCover 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.

Aug 14, 2022 • 36min
Dumbest Alien Invasions
An Alien Invasion of Earth is a terrifying scenario, yet science fiction rarely has good reason for those invasions. Today we'll discuss the worst reasons aliens invade in fiction and some plausible scenarios for why they might do it in fact.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: Dumbest Alien InvasionsScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 355a, August 14, 2022Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurEditors:David McFarlaneKonstantin SokerinGraphics:Darth BiomechKen YorkLegionTech StudiosCover 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.

Aug 11, 2022 • 31min
The Fermi Paradox: Technological Timebombs
We often wonder where all the aliens are out in the galaxy, but could it be that the technologies needed to get to space and travel the stars lead to inevitable catastrophe?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:The Fermi Paradox: Technological TimebombsScience & Futurism with Isaac ArthurEpisode 355, August 11, 2022Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac ArthurEditors:David McFarlaneJason BurbankCover Art:Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygierGraphics:LegionTech StudiosMusic 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.


