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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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00:23:03

The 10 Best Alien Invasion Strategies

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur ·

2025/07/29

Aliens don’t always attack with lasers—sometimes, the smartest invasions begin with a gift, a whisper, or a smile. Join us as we count down ten invasion strategies that actually make sense.

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00:22:33

The 10 Best Alien Invasion Strategies (Narration Only)

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur ·

2025/07/29

Aliens don’t always attack with lasers—sometimes, the smartest invasions begin with a gift, a whisper, or a smile. Join us as we count down ten invasion strategies that actually make sense.

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00:33:49

Vaults of Eternity - Planetary Archives & Stasis

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur ·

2025/07/27

From metal scrolls buried under alien skies to frozen vaults holding minds or monarchs for millennia, we examine how advanced civilizations might safeguard their legacy against the slow grinding of eternity.

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00:33:31

Vaults of Eternity - Planetary Archives & Stasis...

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur ·

2025/07/27

From metal scrolls buried under alien skies to frozen vaults holding minds or monarchs for millennia, we examine how advanced civilizations might safeguard their legacy against the slow grinding of eternity.

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00:27:03

Materials For Space Elevators - From Carbon Nanotubes...

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur ·

2025/07/24

From carbon nanotubes to multi-layered graphene, we explore the revolutionary materials that could turn space elevators from sci-fi dreams into real-world infrastructure. Discover how these supermaterials might let us weave ribbons to the stars.

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00:28:59

Materials For Space Elevators - From Carbon Nanotubes...

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur ·

2025/07/24

From carbon nanotubes to multi-layered graphene, we explore the revolutionary materials that could turn space elevators from sci-fi dreams into real-world infrastructure. Discover how these supermaterials might let us weave ribbons to the stars.

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00:28:02

Before the Big Bang - What Came Before Time?

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur ·

2025/07/20

Join us as we journey beyond the birth of the universe to unravel the mysteries of what might have preceded the Big Bang—and whether time itself had a beginning.

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00:27:42

Before the Big Bang - What Came Before Time?...

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur ·

2025/07/20

Join us as we journey beyond the birth of the universe to unravel the mysteries of what might have preceded the Big Bang—and whether time itself had a beginning.

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00:40:43

The Ethics of Transhumanism

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur ·

2025/07/17

Transhumanism promises a better humanity—or perhaps something no longer human at all. Join us as we explore the moral dilemmas and future paths of human augmentation. Watch my exclusive video Mass Drivers on the Moon: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-mass-drivers-on-the-moon-enabling-a-lunar-economy Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthur Get a Lifetime Membership to Nebula for only $300: https://go.nebula.tv/lifetime?ref=isaacarthur Use

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00:40:26

The Ethics of Transhumanism (Narration Only)

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur ·

2025/07/17

Transhumanism promises a better humanity—or perhaps something no longer human at all. Join us as we explore the moral dilemmas and future paths of human augmentation.Watch my exclusive video Mass Drivers on the Moon: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-mass-drivers-on-the-moon-enabling-a-lunar-economy Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthur Get a Lifetime Membership to Nebula for only $300: https://go.nebula.tv/lifetime?ref=isaacarthur Use

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00:29:45

How Would Aliens Behave? (Narration Only)

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur ·

2025/07/13

Forget tentacles—what matters is the mind. We explore how alien behavior might emerge from evolution, culture, and technology, and why our biggest first contact risk may be misunderstanding.

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00:29:32

Spaceport Innovations - Designing the Next Generation...

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur ·

2025/07/10

This episode explores how spaceports will evolve in design, technology, and purpose—shifting from fuel-thirsty towers to seamless transport hubs for Earth, Moon, Mars, and beyond.

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00:29:52

Spaceport Innovations - Designing the Next Generation...

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur ·

2025/07/10

This episode explores how spaceports will evolve in design, technology, and purpose—shifting from fuel-thirsty towers to seamless transport hubs for Earth, Moon, Mars, and beyond.

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00:26:57

What If the Big Bang Never Happened?

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur ·

2025/07/06

The Big Bang is the reigning explanation for our universe’s origin—but what if it’s wrong? This episode dives into cosmic controversies and the theories that challenge everything we thought we knew.

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00:35:29

The Economics of a Post-Scarcity Universe - What...

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur ·

2025/07/03

If everything is free, what’s still worth striving for? From replicators to reputation, we examine the surprising economics of a post-scarcity world.

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00:35:34

The Economics of a Post-Scarcity Universe - What...

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur ·

2025/07/03

If everything is free, what’s still worth striving for? From replicators to reputation, we examine the surprising economics of a post-scarcity world.

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00:16:54

The 10 Worst Alien Invasion Strategies (Narration Only)

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur ·

2025/07/01

From Martians undone by germs to predators who insist on sporting duels, we explore the most ridiculous alien invasion tactics in fiction, and what they reveal about strategy, science, and human resilience.

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00:17:13

The 10 Worst Alien Invasion Strategies

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur ·

2025/07/01

From Martians undone by germs to predators who insist on sporting duels, we explore the most ridiculous alien invasion tactics in fiction, and what they reveal about strategy, science, and human resilience.

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00:31:38

ISRU: In-Situ Resource Utilization - From Regolith to...

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur ·

2025/06/29

In-situ resource utilization (ISRU) is the key to building lasting colonies in space—by turning local materials into shelter, fuel, and even food. Explore how humanity might thrive beyond Earth by living off the land on other worlds.

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00:31:21

ISRU: In-Situ Resource Utilization - From Regolith to...

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur ·

2025/06/29

In-situ resource utilization (ISRU) is the key to building lasting colonies in space—by turning local materials into shelter, fuel, and even food. Explore how humanity might thrive beyond Earth by living off the land on other worlds.

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