Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur

Isaac Arthur
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Sep 20, 2019 • 58min

SFIA Monthly Livestream 09 - June 30, 2019

A collection of the Monthly SFIA Q&A Livestreams Watch the Video Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4RcR2ium3I&list=PLIIOUpOge0LuR5R8bjtlsLaqDwXQiR4mu 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 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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Sep 20, 2019 • 1h 1min

SFIA Monthly Livestream 10 - July 28, 2019

A collection of the Monthly SFIA Q&A Livestreams Watch the Video Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4RcR2ium3I&list=PLIIOUpOge0LuR5R8bjtlsLaqDwXQiR4mu 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 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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Sep 20, 2019 • 60min

SFIA Monthly Livestream 11 - August 25, 2019

A collection of the Monthly SFIA Q&A Livestreams Watch the Video Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4RcR2ium3I&list=PLIIOUpOge0LuR5R8bjtlsLaqDwXQiR4mu 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 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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Sep 19, 2019 • 38min

The Fermi Paradox: Extinction

The Fermi Paradox ask us how in a Universe so vast and ancient we seem to be the only intelligent civilization around, with no older interstellar alien empires visible in the galaxy. But could extinction play a role in that, or might extinction events instead drive evolution forward? Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/2vxu6WVCSIk Start listening with a 30-day Audible trial and your first audiobook plus two Audible Originals are free. Visit http://www.audible.com/isaac or text "ISAAC" to 500-500. 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 Fermi Paradox: Exctinction Episode 204, Season 5 E37 Written by: Isaac Arthur Editors: Darius Said Jerry Guern Keith Blockus S. Kopperud Cover Art: Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier Graphics by: Bryan Versteeg http://spacehabs.com Jarred Eagley Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana LegionTech Studios https://hades9.com Sergio Botero https://www.artstation.com/sboterod?fref=gc Tristan3D Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur Music Manager: Luca DeRosa - lucaderosa2@live.com Music: Lombus, "Cosmic Soup" https://lombus.bandcamp.com Aerium, "Farewell, photon" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRnUJY3l5vIJFGsY3XvW4dQ Dan MacLeod, "Battle Formation" https://soundcloud.com/neptuneuk Chris Zabriskie, "The Temperature of the Air on the Bow of the Kaleetan" http://chriszabriskie.com Lombus, "Doppler Shores" https://lombus.bandcamp.com Marcus Warner, "Ends of the Earth" https://marcuswarnermusic.bandcamp.com 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.
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Sep 19, 2019 • 38min

The Fermi Paradox: Extinction (Narration Only)

The Fermi Paradox ask us how in a Universe so vast and ancient we seem to be the only intelligent civilization around, with no older interstellar alien empires visible in the galaxy. But could extinction play a role in that, or might extinction events instead drive evolution forward? Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/2vxu6WVCSIk Start listening with a 30-day Audible trial and your first audiobook plus two Audible Originals are free. Visit http://www.audible.com/isaac or text "ISAAC" to 500-500. 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 Fermi Paradox: Exctinction Episode 204, Season 5 E37 Written by: Isaac Arthur Editors: Darius Said Jerry Guern Keith Blockus S. Kopperud Cover Art: Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier Graphics by: Bryan Versteeg http://spacehabs.com Jarred Eagley Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana LegionTech Studios https://hades9.com Sergio Botero https://www.artstation.com/sboterod?fref=gc Tristan3D Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur Music Manager: Luca DeRosa - lucaderosa2@live.com Music: Lombus, "Cosmic Soup" https://lombus.bandcamp.com Aerium, "Farewell, photon" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRnUJY3l5vIJFGsY3XvW4dQ Dan MacLeod, "Battle Formation" https://soundcloud.com/neptuneuk Chris Zabriskie, "The Temperature of the Air on the Bow of the Kaleetan" http://chriszabriskie.com Lombus, "Doppler Shores" https://lombus.bandcamp.com Marcus Warner, "Ends of the Earth" https://marcuswarnermusic.bandcamp.com 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.
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Sep 12, 2019 • 29min

Springtime On Mars

Colonizing Mars and terraforming it to be a comfortable future home for humanity is quite the challenge. How would we go about it and how close is close enough for our purposes? How would we let life grow on the open surface of Mars and how would we give air and water and potentially even alter its day, year, and gravity? Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/RcXBuYwm3xk Visit our sponsor, Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/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: Springtime on Mars Episode 203, Season 5 E37 Written by: Isaac Arthur Editors: Darius Said Jerry Guern Keith Blockus S. Kopperud Cover Art Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier Graphics by Bryan Versteeg http://spacehabs.com Fishy Tree https://www.deviantart.com/fishytree/ Jarred Eagley Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana KrisHolland (Mafic Studios) www.maficstudios.com Sam McNamara of Rapid Thrash Sergio Botero https://www.artstation.com/sboterod?fref=gc Space Engine http://spaceengine.org Tristan3D Produced & Narrated by Isaac Arthur Music Manager Luca DeRosa - lucaderosa2@live.com Music: Markus Junnikkala, "Hail the Victorious Dead" https://www.markusjunnikkala.com/ Aerium, "The Islands moved while I was asleep" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRnUJY3l5vIJFGsY3XvW4dQ Dan MacLeod, "Lucky" https://soundcloud.com/neptuneuk Markus Junnikkala, "The men would love a good fight" https://www.markusjunnikkala.com/ Lombus, "Doppler Shores" https://lombus.bandcamp.com Paradox Interactive, "In Search of Life" https://www.paradoxplaza.com Ross Bugden, "Revelation" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQKGLOK2FqmVgVwYferltKQ 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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Sep 12, 2019 • 28min

Springtime On Mars (Narration Only)

Colonizing Mars and terraforming it to be a comfortable future home for humanity is quite the challenge. How would we go about it and how close is close enough for our purposes? How would we let life grow on the open surface of Mars and how would we give air and water and potentially even alter its day, year, and gravity? Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/RcXBuYwm3xk Visit our sponsor, Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/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: Springtime on Mars Episode 203, Season 5 E37 Written by: Isaac Arthur Editors: Darius Said Jerry Guern Keith Blockus S. Kopperud Cover Art Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier Graphics by Bryan Versteeg http://spacehabs.com Fishy Tree https://www.deviantart.com/fishytree/ Jarred Eagley Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana KrisHolland (Mafic Studios) www.maficstudios.com Sam McNamara of Rapid Thrash Sergio Botero https://www.artstation.com/sboterod?fref=gc Space Engine http://spaceengine.org Tristan3D Produced & Narrated by Isaac Arthur Music Manager Luca DeRosa - lucaderosa2@live.com Music: Markus Junnikkala, "Hail the Victorious Dead" https://www.markusjunnikkala.com/ Aerium, "The Islands moved while I was asleep" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRnUJY3l5vIJFGsY3XvW4dQ Dan MacLeod, "Lucky" https://soundcloud.com/neptuneuk Markus Junnikkala, "The men would love a good fight" https://www.markusjunnikkala.com/ Lombus, "Doppler Shores" https://lombus.bandcamp.com Paradox Interactive, "In Search of Life" https://www.paradoxplaza.com Ross Bugden, "Revelation" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQKGLOK2FqmVgVwYferltKQ 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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Sep 5, 2019 • 24min

Space Sports

Humanity has a long and inventive history of sports and games, and the future will offer us many new options for athletics as we move out in space, be it racing around the Moon, climbing the mountains of Mars, hang gliding on Venus, or zero-g gymnastics. We'll also explore potential challenges and opportunities offered by genetic enhancement, cybernetics, and virtual reality. Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/q11w9UF5vKM 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: Space Sports Episode 202, Season 5 E37 Written by: Isaac Arthur Editors: Keith Blockus S Graham https://beyondnerva.wordpress.com Matthew Campbell Olly Epsom S. Kopperud Cover Art: Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier Graphics by: 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 Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur Music Manager: Luca DeRosa - lucaderosa2@live.com Music: Markus Junnikkala, "Hail the Victorious Dead" https://www.markusjunnikkala.com/ Dan MacLeod, "Battle Formation" https://soundcloud.com/neptuneuk Kai Engel, "Endless Story About Sun and Moon" https://www.kai-engel.com/ Paradox Interactive, "Synthetic God" https://www.paradoxplaza.com Markus Junnikkala, "Always Tell Me The Odds" https://www.markusjunnikkala.com/ Ross Bugden, "Notturno" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQKGLOK2FqmVgVwYferltKQ 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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Sep 5, 2019 • 24min

Space Sports (Narration Only)

Humanity has a long and inventive history of sports and games, and the future will offer us many new options for athletics as we move out in space, be it racing around the Moon, climbing the mountains of Mars, hang gliding on Venus, or zero-g gymnastics. We'll also explore potential challenges and opportunities offered by genetic enhancement, cybernetics, and virtual reality. Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/q11w9UF5vKM 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: Space Sports Episode 202, Season 5 E37 Written by: Isaac Arthur Editors: Keith Blockus S Graham https://beyondnerva.wordpress.com Matthew Campbell Olly Epsom S. Kopperud Cover Art: Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier Graphics by: 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 Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur Music Manager: Luca DeRosa - lucaderosa2@live.com Music: Markus Junnikkala, "Hail the Victorious Dead" https://www.markusjunnikkala.com/ Dan MacLeod, "Battle Formation" https://soundcloud.com/neptuneuk Kai Engel, "Endless Story About Sun and Moon" https://www.kai-engel.com/ Paradox Interactive, "Synthetic God" https://www.paradoxplaza.com Markus Junnikkala, "Always Tell Me The Odds" https://www.markusjunnikkala.com/ Ross Bugden, "Notturno" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQKGLOK2FqmVgVwYferltKQ 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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Sep 1, 2019 • 22min

The Paperclip Maximizer (Narration Only)

A Paperclip Maximizer is an example of artificial intelligence run amok performing a job, potentially seeking to turn all the Universe into paperclips. But it's also an example of a concept called Instrumental Convergence, where two entities with wildly different ultimate goals might end up acting very much alike. This concept is very important to preparing ourselves for future automation and machine minds, and we'll explore that today. Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/3mk7NVFz_88 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 Paperclip Maximizer Episode 201a, Season 5 E36a Written by: Isaac Arthur Mark Warburton Editors Darius Said Keith Blockus Konstantin Sokerin Matt Campbell Graphics by: Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana Ken York https://www.facebook.com/YDVisual/ Tristan3D Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur Music: Markus Junnikkala, "Fate of Our People" & "A Memory of Earth" https://www.markusjunnikkala.com/ Chris Zabriskie, "Cylinder 9" & "The Ocean Continue to Rise" http://chriszabriskie.com Denny Schneidemesser, "Novus Aeterno (Main Titles)" 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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