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Science & Futurism with 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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00:15:39

Anti-Gravity (Narration Only)

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur ·

2019/04/07

Perhaps one of the most common technologies seen in science fiction is anti-gravity and gravity manipulation. Today we'll examine if there's an scientific pathways in physics to permit such technology, and what sort of amazing options it might offer if developed in the future. Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/QUqCJrBqcvQ Get a free month of Curiosity Stream: http://curiositystream.com/isaacarthur Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon:

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00:30:08

Techno-Primitivism

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur ·

2019/04/04

Fears about technology and it's impact on our civilization, or on individuals even when new tech is net benefit, are often shown to us in fiction as giving rise to technophobic cultures that abandon science. Today we'll take a look at such concerns and if they might be common or rare, rogue examples. Or if, counter-intuitively, they benefit us in settling the galaxy in the future. Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/5b-NXwLTMno Sign up with Skillshare for 2 months of Free classes:

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00:29:31

Techno-Primitivism (Narration Only)

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur ·

2019/04/04

Fears about technology and it's impact on our civilization, or on individuals even when new tech is net benefit, are often shown to us in fiction as giving rise to technophobic cultures that abandon science. Today we'll take a look at such concerns and if they might be common or rare, rogue examples. Or if, counter-intuitively, they benefit us in settling the galaxy in the future. Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/5b-NXwLTMno Sign up with Skillshare for 2 months of Free classes:

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00:30:49

Planet Ships

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur ·

2019/03/28

Earth has often been compared to a spaceship, one that's successfully orbited our star and the galaxy many times over billions of years. So what about moving our planet or even converting it or another world into a spaceship? Can we use entire planets to cross the intergalactic void to settle planets in distant galaxies or superclusters? And what sort of engine and drive could move a whole planet? Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/oim7VvUURd8 Visit our sponsor, Brilliant:

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00:30:09

Planet Ships (Narration Only)

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur ·

2019/03/28

Earth has often been compared to a spaceship, one that's successfully orbited our star and the galaxy many times over billions of years. So what about moving our planet or even converting it or another world into a spaceship? Can we use entire planets to cross the intergalactic void to settle planets in distant galaxies or superclusters? And what sort of engine and drive could move a whole planet? Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/oim7VvUURd8 Visit our sponsor, Brilliant:

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00:32:20

Dying Stars

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur ·

2019/03/21

One of the biggest reasons for colonizing other worlds is to ensure we don't die with our own sun, but even those alien suns we might travel to will die one day. And yet, our image of stars living than erupting spectacular as a red giant or supernova, present a somewhat false impression, as those stellar remnants often last far longer than the stars which bore them. Could civilizations survive around these dead stars? Could they even outlast the End of the Universe, as the last stars fade

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00:31:33

Dying Stars (Narration Only)

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur ·

2019/03/21

One of the biggest reasons for colonizing other worlds is to ensure we don't die with our own sun, but even those alien suns we might travel to will die one day. And yet, our image of stars living than erupting spectacular as a red giant or supernova, present a somewhat false impression, as those stellar remnants often last far longer than the stars which bore them. Could civilizations survive around these dead stars? Could they even outlast the End of the Universe, as the last stars fade

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00:31:20

Clarketech

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur ·

2019/03/14

Science Fiction often presents us technologies that go far beyond the realms of known science, but many of these, such as force fields, inertial dampeners, anti-gravity, or faster than light travel might be possible if our future knowledge of physics holds some surprises. Today we will look at many technologies that are currently fanciful but may not be ruled out, what we call Clarketech, and consider what their implications would be if we could get them working. Watch the video version:

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00:30:41

Clarketech (Narration Only)

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur ·

2019/03/14

Science Fiction often presents us technologies that go far beyond the realms of known science, but many of these, such as force fields, inertial dampeners, anti-gravity, or faster than light travel might be possible if our future knowledge of physics holds some surprises. Today we will look at many technologies that are currently fanciful but may not be ruled out, what we call Clarketech, and consider what their implications would be if we could get them working. Watch the video version:

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00:24:42

The Fermi Paradox & the Aurora Effect

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur ·

2019/03/10

A new paper has come out discussing how the Fermi Paradox might be explained by the rigors of traveling space for interstellar colonization, causing settlements to be rare and and possibly not long-lived. We'll look at this model for spreading humanity out across the galaxy and see what insights or flaws it might have. Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/-Oo5AjkJ35Y The Fermi Paradox and the Aurora Effect: https://arxiv.org/abs/1902.04450 Aurora by Kim Stanley Robinson

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00:24:12

The Fermi Paradox & the Aurora Effect (Narration Only)

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur ·

2019/03/10

A new paper has come out discussing how the Fermi Paradox might be explained by the rigors of traveling space for interstellar colonization, causing settlements to be rare and and possibly not long-lived. We'll look at this model for spreading humanity out across the galaxy and see what insights or flaws it might have. Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/-Oo5AjkJ35Y The Fermi Paradox and the Aurora Effect: https://arxiv.org/abs/1902.04450 Aurora by Kim Stanley Robinson

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00:25:55

176 Hitchhiking The Galaxy

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur ·

2019/03/07

The Galaxy is an enormous place, and moving from your planet to worlds in a different solar system over vast interstellar distances will be no easy voyage. Today we'll consider how someone would go about hitchhiking around on spaceships, as a tribute to Sci-fi's master of humor, Douglas Adams. Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/vFdx1Hs71iA Sign up with Skillshare for 2 months of Free classes: https://skl.sh/isaacarthur8 Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon:

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00:25:16

Hitchhiking The Galaxy (Narration Only)

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur ·

2019/03/07

The Galaxy is an enormous place, and moving from your planet to worlds in a different solar system over vast interstellar distances will be no easy voyage. Today we'll consider how someone would go about hitchhiking around on spaceships, as a tribute to Sci-fi's master of humor, Douglas Adams. Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/vFdx1Hs71iA Sign up with Skillshare for 2 months of Free classes: https://skl.sh/isaacarthur8 Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon:

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00:30:44

Secret Aliens

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur ·

2019/02/28

The possibility that aliens might be regularly visiting Earth is one of the most popular Fermi Paradox solutions. In this episode we will look at UFOs and flying saucers theories and arguments, as well as examining the logic and possible motives of such extraterrestrial visitors. Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/IpF25knrGtg Visit our sponsor, Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon:

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00:29:54

Secret Aliens (Narration Only)

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur ·

2019/02/28

The possibility that aliens might be regularly visiting Earth is one of the most popular Fermi Paradox solutions. In this episode we will look at UFOs and flying saucers theories and arguments, as well as examining the logic and possible motives of such extraterrestrial visitors. Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/IpF25knrGtg Visit our sponsor, Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon:

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00:28:29

Cloud Cities

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur ·

2019/02/21

Humanity has long wished to dwell among the clouds, today we'll look at what options we may have in the future for floating a city or home high in the sky. Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/EdnxZXDU2c0 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:

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00:27:33

Cloud Cities (Narration Only)

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur ·

2019/02/21

Humanity has long wished to dwell among the clouds, today we'll look at what options we may have in the future for floating a city or home high in the sky. Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/EdnxZXDU2c0 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:

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00:40:15

Exploring the Cosmos

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur ·

2019/02/17

Today we're joined by Fraser Cain of Universe Today to discuss the future of astronomy, how you can get started in it as a hobby, and a wide-range of other topics. Watchthe video version: https://youtu.be/nIJKdSR8gbY Check out Fraser's new book: https://www.universetoday.com/139658/our-book-the-universe-today-ultimate-guide-to-viewing-the-cosmos/ ... and check out more amazing episodes on Fraser's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/universetoday Visit our Website:

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00:26:10

Happily Ever After Feb 14 2019

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur ·

2019/02/14

Happily Ever After Feb 14 2019 by Isaac Arthur 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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00:25:35

Happily Ever After (Narration Only)

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur ·

2019/02/14

To celebrate Valentine's Day, we'll take a look at relationships in the future, both the romantic and platonic friendships. We'll see what options and challenges might lay in store as we have to tackle the rising effect of social media and online dating, as well as more advanced technologies like virtual reality, artificial intelligence, cloning, and life extension. Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/0ypfzvQ-Q2w Use my link http://www.audible.com/isaac or text "ISAAC" to 500-500 to get a free

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