

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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Oct 17, 2021 • 38min
Sentient Planets & World Consciousnesses
We often imagine that our planet might be a sentient entity - Gaia - but could something like this evolve under known science? And might a conscious world be something we might create in the future?
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Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur
Episode 312a, October 17, 2021
Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac Arthur
Editors:
A.T. Long
Jerry Guern
Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier
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Oct 17, 2021 • 38min
Sentient Planets & World Consciousnesses (Narration Only)
We often imagine that our planet might be a sentient entity - Gaia - but could something like this evolve under known science? And might a conscious world be something we might create in the future?
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Sentient Planets & World Consciousnesses
Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur
Episode 312a, October 17, 2021
Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac Arthur
Editors:
A.T. Long
Jerry Guern
Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier
Graphics:
Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana
LegionTech Studios
Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creator
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Oct 14, 2021 • 33min
The Future Of Farming
Advances in farming have let us feed billions. The future of agriculture offers many more innovations in robotics, hydroponics, aquaponics, aeroponics, greenhouses, and more... but will it be a future of mega-farms or small farms?
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The Future of Farming
Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur
Episode 312, October 14, 2021
Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac Arthur
Editors:
A.T. Long
Jason Burbank
Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier
Graphics:
Fishy Tree https://www.deviantart.com/fishytree/
Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana
SpaceResourcesCGI
Tristan3D
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Oct 14, 2021 • 32min
The Future Of Farming (Narration Only)
Advances in farming have let us feed billions. The future of agriculture offers many more innovations in robotics, hydroponics, aquaponics, aeroponics, greenhouses, and more... but will it be a future of mega-farms or small farms?
Use code ISAACARTHUR14 for up to 14 FREE MEALS across your first 5 HelloFresh boxes plus free shipping at https://bit.ly/3aavuOo
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The Future of Farming
Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur
Episode 312, October 14, 2021
Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac Arthur
Editors:
A.T. Long
Jason Burbank
Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier
Graphics:
Fishy Tree https://www.deviantart.com/fishytree/
Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana
SpaceResourcesCGI
Tristan3D
Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creator
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Oct 7, 2021 • 26min
Standing Out In A Civilization Of Trillions
Many folks feel like their voice is lost in a sea of countless millions. It's hard enough to stand out in the modern world, but how does one stand out in a civilization of trillions spanning many worlds?
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Standing Out in a Civilization of Trillions
Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur
Episode 311, October 7, 2021
Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac Arthur
Editors:
A.T. Long
Keith Blockus
Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier
Graphics:
Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana
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Oct 7, 2021 • 26min
Standing Out In A Civilization Of Trillions (Narration Only)
Many folks feel like their voice is lost in a sea of countless millions. It's hard enough to stand out in the modern world, but how does one stand out in a civilization of trillions spanning many worlds?
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Standing Out in a Civilization of Trillions
Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur
Episode 311, October 7, 2021
Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac Arthur
Editors:
A.T. Long
Keith Blockus
Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier
Graphics:
Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana
Ken York https://www.facebook.com/YDVisual/
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Sep 30, 2021 • 34min
A Future Without Money
Many dream of a future with lots of money, other where currency is a thing of the past, a prosperous post-scarcity civilization, but could such a future be possible? And what would a society without money be like?
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A Future Without Money
Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur
Episode 310, September 30, 2021
Written by Isaac Arthur & Jerry Guern
Produced & Narrated by Isaac Arthur
Editors:
Dillon Olander
Jason Burbank
Keith Blockus
Konstantin Sokerin
Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier
Graphics:
Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana
Ken York https://www.facebook.com/YDVisual/
Udo Schroeter
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Sep 30, 2021 • 33min
A Future Without Money (Narration Only)
Many dream of a future with lots of money, other where currency is a thing of the past, a prosperous post-scarcity civilization, but could such a future be possible? And what would a society without money be like?
Start Forging New Worlds: https://www.worldanvil.com/isaac-arthur
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Credits:
A Future Without Money
Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur
Episode 310, September 30, 2021
Written by Isaac Arthur & Jerry Guern
Produced & Narrated by Isaac Arthur
Editors:
Dillon Olander
Jason Burbank
Keith Blockus
Konstantin Sokerin
Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier
Graphics:
Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana
Ken York https://www.facebook.com/YDVisual/
Udo Schroeter
Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creator
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Sep 26, 2021 • 1h 2min
SFIA Monthly Livestream 35 - September 26, 2021
Our monthly livestream Q&A session for September 2021
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Sep 23, 2021 • 38min
The Fermi Paradox: Hidden Alien Civilizations
The Universe seems empty of alien civilizations, but could they simply be hiding, and if so, how would they do so?
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The Fermi Paradox: Hidden Alien Civilizations
Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur
Episode 309, September 23, 2021
Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac Arthur
Editors:
A.T. Long
Jerry Guern
Jason Burbank
Keith Blockus
Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier
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