Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur

Isaac Arthur
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Jul 12, 2020 • 20min

Becoming an Interplanetary Species: First Steps

Our future lies out among the planets and stars, but to climb out in to space we must take many steps to get off, and today we'll look at those first steps to becoming spacefaring species. From cheaper rockets & space stations to asteroid mining & defense to space tourism & commercialization, we've a long road ahead, but we have a roadmap. Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/_Ihdb8-h5Ek Get 26% of Curiosity Stream and free access to Nebula by using coupon code "isaac": https://curiositystream.com/isaac National Space Society Roadmap: https://space.nss.org/nss-roadmap-to-space-settlement-3rd-edition-2018-contents/ Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur SFIA Merchandise available: https://www.signil.com/sfia/ Social Media: Facebook 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 Credits: Becoming an Interplanetary Species: First Steps Episode 246a; July 2, 2020 Written, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur Editors: Darius Said Derek Hightower Jerry Guern S. Kopperud Cover Art: Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier Graphics: Bryan Versteeg http://spacehabs.com Fishy Tree https://www.deviantart.com/fishytree/ Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana Katie Byrne Ken York https://www.facebook.com/YDVisual/ Sergio Botero https://www.artstation.com/sboterod?fref=gc SpaceResourcesCGI Udo Schroeter Music Sergey Cheremisninov, "Sirius" https://www.s-cheremisinov.com Reign Pagaran, "Distant Voyager" Aerium, "Fifth Star of Aldebaran" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRnUJY3l5vIJFGsY3XvW4dQ Denny Schneidemesser, "Across the Universe" https://soundcloud.com/denny-schneidemesser See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jul 9, 2020 • 25min

Life as a Brain in a Jar (Narration Only)

Science fiction loves to show us disembodied heads or brains floating in jars, but could this be one route to extending our lives? Or could you already be one living in false reality? Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/0xkpRTXQf1s Visit our sponsor, Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur Facebook 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 Credits: Life as a Brain in a Jar Episode 246; July 9, 2020 Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac Arthur Editors: Darius Said Jerry Guern Keith Blockus S. Kopperud Cover Art: Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier Graphics: Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana Sergio Botero https://www.artstation.com/sboterod Udo Schroeter Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creator See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jul 9, 2020 • 25min

Life as a Brain in a Jar

Science fiction loves to show us disembodied heads or brains floating in jars, but could this be one route to extending our lives? Or could you already be one living in false reality? Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/0xkpRTXQf1s Visit our sponsor, Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur Facebook 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 Credits: Life as a Brain in a Jar Episode 246; July 9, 2020 Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac Arthur Editors: Darius Said Jerry Guern Keith Blockus S. Kopperud Cover Art: Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier Graphics: Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana Sergio Botero https://www.artstation.com/sboterod Udo Schroeter Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creator See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jul 2, 2020 • 30min

Continent-Sized Rotating Space Habitats (Narration Only)

Mankind's future is among the stars, but not necessarily on other planets. Instead we might forge giant space stations that are entire artificial worlds, and today we'll explore some of those megastructure designs, like the McKendree Cylinder, Bishop Rings, Banks Orbital, Topopolis, and more. Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/tqs1iQlvV-g Get a free month of Curiosity Stream: http://curiositystream.com/isaacarthur Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur SFIA Merchandise available: https://www.signil.com/sfia/ Social Media: Facebook 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 Credits: Continent-Sized Rotating Space Habitats Episode 245; July 2, 2020 Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac Arthur Editors: Darius Said Jerry Guern Keith Blockus Konstantin Sokerin S. Kopperud Cover Art: Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier Graphics: Bryan Versteeg http://spacehabs.com Fishy Tree https://www.deviantart.com/fishytree/ Jarred Eagley Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana Justin Dixon Ken York https://www.facebook.com/YDVisual/ Katie Byrne Sam McNamara of Rapid Thrash Sergio Botero https://www.artstation.com/sboterod?fref=gc Steve Bowers https://www.orionsarm.com Udo Schroeter Music: Markus Junnikkala, "We Roam the Stars" https://www.markusjunnikkala.com/ Aerium, "Fifth Star of Aldebaran" & "Windmill Forests" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRnUJY3l5vIJFGsY3XvW4dQ Miguel Johnson, "So Many Stars" & "Into the Wormhole" https://soundcloud.com/migueljohnsonmjmusic See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jul 2, 2020 • 30min

Continent-Sized Rotating Space Habitats

Mankind's future is among the stars, but not necessarily on other planets. Instead we might forge giant space stations that are entire artificial worlds, and today we'll explore some of those megastructure designs, like the McKendree Cylinder, Bishop Rings, Banks Orbital, Topopolis, and more. Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/tqs1iQlvV-g Get a free month of Curiosity Stream: http://curiositystream.com/isaacarthur Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur SFIA Merchandise available: https://www.signil.com/sfia/ Social Media: Facebook 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 Credits: Continent-Sized Rotating Space Habitats Episode 245; July 2, 2020 Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac Arthur Editors: Darius Said Jerry Guern Keith Blockus Konstantin Sokerin S. Kopperud Cover Art: Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier Graphics: Bryan Versteeg http://spacehabs.com Fishy Tree https://www.deviantart.com/fishytree/ Jarred Eagley Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana Justin Dixon Ken York https://www.facebook.com/YDVisual/ Katie Byrne Sam McNamara of Rapid Thrash Sergio Botero https://www.artstation.com/sboterod?fref=gc Steve Bowers https://www.orionsarm.com Udo Schroeter Music: Markus Junnikkala, "We Roam the Stars" https://www.markusjunnikkala.com/ Aerium, "Fifth Star of Aldebaran" & "Windmill Forests" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRnUJY3l5vIJFGsY3XvW4dQ Miguel Johnson, "So Many Stars" & "Into the Wormhole" https://soundcloud.com/migueljohnsonmjmusic See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jun 28, 2020 • 59min

SFIA Monthly Livestream 20 - June 28, 2020

Our monthly livestream Q&A session For June 2020 Visit our Website: www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur Social Media: Facebook 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.
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Jun 25, 2020 • 21min

The Impact Of Graphene

Graphene, Carbon Nanotubes, and other hyper-strong materials have generated great interest in recent years, but how do they actually work and what will their impact on our future be? Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/2pocV0wKzEw The first 1000 people who click the link will get 2 free months of Skillshare Premium: https://skl.sh/isaacarthur18 Check out Evan's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Battle-Catalaunian-Fields-AD451-Transformation/dp/1526745658 Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur SFIA Merchandise available: https://www.signil.com/sfia/ Social Media: Facebook 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 Credits: The Impact of Graphene Episode 244; June 25, 2020 Writers: Evan Schultheis Isaac Arthur Editors: Jerry Guern Keith Blockus S. Kopperud Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur Cover Art: Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier Graphics: Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana Udo Schroeter Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creator See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jun 25, 2020 • 21min

The Impact Of Graphene (Narration Only)

Graphene, Carbon Nanotubes, and other hyper-strong materials have generated great interest in recent years, but how do they actually work and what will their impact on our future be? Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/2pocV0wKzEw The first 1000 people who click the link will get 2 free months of Skillshare Premium: https://skl.sh/isaacarthur18 Check out Evan's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Battle-Catalaunian-Fields-AD451-Transformation/dp/1526745658 Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur SFIA Merchandise available: https://www.signil.com/sfia/ Social Media: Facebook 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 Credits: The Impact of Graphene Episode 244; June 25, 2020 Writers: Evan Schultheis Isaac Arthur Editors: Jerry Guern Keith Blockus S. Kopperud Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur Cover Art: Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier Graphics: Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana Udo Schroeter Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creator See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jun 18, 2020 • 23min

Space Police

As we head out into space we can expect to see crimes and a need for laws and someone to enforce them. Today we'll examine the notion of Space Police and future crime and law enforcement. Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/8aNqpKmRn5o Visit our sponsor, Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur Facebook 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 Credits: Space Police Episode 243; June 18, 2020 Writers: Isaac Arthur Editors: Matthew Acker Jerry Guern Keith Blockus Matthew Campbell Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur 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 Udo Schroeter Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creator See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jun 18, 2020 • 21min

Space Police (Narration Only)

As we head out into space we can expect to see crimes and a need for laws and someone to enforce them. Today we'll examine the notion of Space Police and future crime and law enforcement. Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/8aNqpKmRn5o Visit our sponsor, Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur Facebook 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 Credits: Space Police Episode 243; June 18, 2020 Writers: Isaac Arthur Editors: Matthew Acker Jerry Guern Keith Blockus Matthew Campbell Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur 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 Udo Schroeter Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creator See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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