Entropy Rising

Follow us on treads: https://www.threads.net/@entropyrisingpodcast Website: https://www.entropy-rising.com/ Book highlight (Platirius Infiltration) : https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/platirius-infiltration-book-i-d-l-hannah/1146309084;jsessionid=1F54 Could humanity one day mine entire planets, extract heavy metals from the Sun, and turn our solar system into a vast network of orbiting habitats? In this episode of Entropy Rising, Jacob and Lucas explore the science and engineering behind Dys...

Follow us on treads: https://www.threads.net/@entropyrisingpodcastWebsite: https://www.entropy-rising.com/In this episode of Entropy Rising, Jacob and Lucas set their sights on the ultimate frontier: interstellar travel. What would it take for humanity to leave the solar system and venture to distant stars like Proxima Centauri? They unravel the staggering distances involved, the challenges of traveling at significant fractions of the speed of light, and why faster-than-light travel remains f...

Follow us on treads: https://www.threads.net/@entropyrisingpodcastWebsite: https://www.entropy-rising.com/In this episode of Entropy Rising, Jacob and Lucas dive into the fascinating and brutal world of space warfare. Forget the epic dogfights and flashy laser battles of Hollywood—real space combat will look more like a terrifying game of high-stakes chess. From the impossibility of stealth in the vastness of space to the challenges of dissipating heat with massive radiators, we explore how p...

Send us a textThe universe is vast—unimaginably vast. With billions of stars in our galaxy alone and countless planets orbiting them, it seems almost inevitable that intelligent life must exist somewhere. And yet, we see no signs of it. This haunting question is at the heart of the Fermi Paradox: if the cosmos is teeming with possibilities, why haven’t we encountered aliens?In this episode of Entropy Rising, Jacob and Lucas unravel the mysteries of the Fermi Paradox and take you on a journey ...

Send us a textJoin Jacob and Lucas in this episode of Entropy Rising as they explore the fascinating future of cybernetics and mind uploading. Imagine a world where brain implants boost your intelligence, robotic limbs move with your thoughts, and your consciousness can be transferred into a digital utopia. They discuss the benefits and risks of these groundbreaking technologies, including ethical questions about identity, control, and the price of immortality.The conversation covers a wide r...

Send us a textIn this episode of Entropy Rising, Jacob and Lucas dive deep into the fascinating concept of O’Neill Cylinders, exploring how these massive orbital habitats could revolutionize life beyond Earth. They discuss the challenges of constructing these spinning cities in space, from shielding against micrometeoroids and radiation to leveraging asteroids as natural defenses.The conversation expands to envisioning how O’Neill Cylinders could support entire ecosystems, foster independent ...

Send us a textIn this episode of Entropy Rising, we explore two of the most ambitious ideas in humanity’s journey beyond Earth: asteroid mining and terraforming Mars. Could we truly mine asteroids to fuel technological advancements, free from Earth's environmental constraints? And if so, could these resources help us turn Mars into a habitable world? Join us as we dive into the potential methods, benefits, and mind-bending challenges of mining the stars and reshaping the Red Planet. From capt...

In this inaugural episode of Entropy Rising, Jacob and Lucas dive into the thought-provoking possibilities of a future shaped by AI—where machines don’t just drive us from A to B but also govern our nations. They explore the intriguing notion of AI-led government, debating whether a machine could ever rule with true fairness and how much control we're willing to hand over. From philosopher kings to super-intelligent software, they discuss the potential of AI to bring efficiency or unforeseen ...