Isaac Arthur

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur

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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.

Author

Isaac Arthur

Category

Science

Podcast website

art19.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Colonizing the Kuiper Belt (Narration Only) 01.06.2023

We often discuss our future in the Asteroid Belt, and the glorious civilizations we might one day build there. However, it is but a pale shadow of its larger twin, the Kuiper Belt, out at the edge of the solar system. Go to https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ to get a 30-day free trial + the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual subscription. Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net J...

Warping Reality (Narration Only) 25.05.2023

The goal of science is to understand and master the Universe around us, but could our skill grow so great that we could learn to warp reality itself? Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Join Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthur Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur Support us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthur Facebook Group: https://www...

Warping Reality 25.05.2023

The goal of science is to understand and master the Universe around us, but could our skill grow so great that we could learn to warp reality itself? Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Join Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthur Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur Support us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthur Facebook Group: https://www...

Coexistence with Aliens 21.05.2023

One day we may encounter intelligent aliens, but can we ever hope to understand their psychology and coexist with them if we do? Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthur Watch my exclusive video on Space Freighters: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-space-freighters Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://...

Hungry Aliens 18.05.2023

The galaxy is a dark, mysterious, and silent place - perhaps it is quiet and empty because some great predator already consumed all in its path, and if so, might we be next? Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthur Watch my exclusive video on Space Freighters: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-space-freighters Visit our Website: http://www.is...

Hungry Aliens (Narration Only) 18.05.2023

The galaxy is a dark, mysterious, and silent place - perhaps it is quiet and empty because some great predator already consumed all in its path, and if so, might we be next? Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthur Watch my exclusive video on Space Freighters: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-space-freighters Visit our Website: http://www.is...

Hive Worlds 14.05.2023

Science fiction often shows us dark, grimy, dystopian mega-cities in the future, but are such planet-wide cities possible, what would they be like, and how many people could they hold? To get started planning a career that works on one of the world’s most pressing problems, sign up now at https://80000hours.org/isaacarthur Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Join Nebula: https://go.nebul...

Hive Worlds (Narration Only) 14.05.2023

Science fiction often shows us dark, grimy, dystopian mega-cities in the future, but are such planet-wide cities possible, what would they be like, and how many people could they hold? To get started planning a career that works on one of the world’s most pressing problems, sign up now at https://80000hours.org/isaacarthur Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Join Nebula: https://go.nebul...

Misconceptions About Space, Time & The Universe (Narration Only) 11.05.2023

Our Universe is vast, ancient, and mysterious. It's no surprise that in our quest to explore and explain it, many misconceptions have arisen. [skillshare link] Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Join Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthur Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur Support us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthur Facebook Group: h...

Misconceptions About Space, Time & The Universe 11.05.2023

Our Universe is vast, ancient, and mysterious. It's no surprise that in our quest to explore and explain it, many misconceptions have arisen. [skillshare link] Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Join Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthur Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur Support us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthur Facebook Group: h...

The Fermi Paradox: Searching For Dyson Spheres 04.05.2023

Many believe civilizations which survive the challenges of technology will inevitability build Dyson Spheres encompassing their entire sun. So how do we find these megastructures if they exist? Go to https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ to get a 30-day free trial + the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual subscription. Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Join Nebula: https://go.n...

The Fermi Paradox: Searching For Dyson Spheres (Narration Only) 04.05.2023

Many believe civilizations which survive the challenges of technology will inevitability build Dyson Spheres encompassing their entire sun. So how do we find these megastructures if they exist? Go to https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ to get a 30-day free trial + the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual subscription. Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Join Nebula: https://go.n...

Smart Cities (Narration Only) 27.04.2023

Cities in the future will need to be increasingly clever in how they operate, by utilizing more data collection, automation, and artificial intelligence to serve its citizens and businesses.  To get started planning a career that works on one of the world’s most pressing problems, sign up now at https://80000hours.org/isaacarthur Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Join Nebula: http...

Smart Cities 27.04.2023

Cities in the future will need to be increasingly clever in how they operate, by utilizing more data collection, automation, and artificial intelligence to serve its citizens and businesses.  To get started planning a career that works on one of the world’s most pressing problems, sign up now at https://80000hours.org/isaacarthur Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Join Nebula: http...

SFIA Monthly Livestream Q&A #54 - April 23, 2023 23.04.2023

Our monthly livestream Q&A session recorded on Sunday April 23, 2023, at 4pm EST. Join Nebula:  go.nebula.tv/isaacarthur Register for the National Space Society's 2023 International Space Development Conference:  isdc2023.nss.org Support the stream:  streamlabs.com/isaacarthur Catch the audio-only show on Soundcloud: @ isaac-arthur-148927746 Visit our Website:  www.isaacart...

Life on Giant Moons 20.04.2023

We often contemplate life on alien planets, but might giant moons orbiting distant immense worlds be a better candidate for where extraterrestrial life might be found? 🌏 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/isaacarthur It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✌ Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Join Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthur Support us on...

Life on Giant Moons (Narration Only) 20.04.2023

We often contemplate life on alien planets, but might giant moons orbiting distant immense worlds be a better candidate for where extraterrestrial life might be found? 🌏 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/isaacarthur It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✌ Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Join Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthur Support us on...

Super Weapons 16.04.2023

Our history has been one of inventing ever more devastating and unstoppable weapons, and yet they may pale in comparison to those made to wreck whole galaxies or tear asunder reality itself. Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthur Watch my exclusive video on Colonizing Binary Stars: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-colonizing-binary-stars V...

Super Weapons (Narration Only) 16.04.2023

Our history has been one of inventing ever more devastating and unstoppable weapons, and yet they may pale in comparison to those made to wreck whole galaxies or tear asunder reality itself. Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthur Watch my exclusive video on Colonizing Binary Stars: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-colonizing-binary-stars V...

Nuclear Power: Small Modular Reactors 13.04.2023

Small Modular Reactors are a promising area of nuclear technology that may be the pathway forward to cheap, safe, and sustainable energy. Go to https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ to get a 30-day free trial + the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual subscription. Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Join Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthur Support us on Patreon: https://www....

Nuclear Power: Small Modular Reactors (Narration Only) 13.04.2023

Small Modular Reactors are a promising area of nuclear technology that may be the pathway forward to cheap, safe, and sustainable energy. Go to https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ to get a 30-day free trial + the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual subscription. Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Join Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthur Support us on Patreon: https://www....

The Fermi Paradox: Galactic Habitable Zones (Narration Only) 06.04.2023

Our galaxy is a dangerous place for life. A vast storm of stars in which new ones are born and die in deadly displays. How much of the galaxy is truly safe for life to emerge in?  Go to https://buyraycon.com/isaacarthur for 15% off your order! Brought to you by Raycon. Check Out the NSS's Ad Astra Magazine: https://space.nss.org/ad-astra-the-magazine-of-the-national-space-society/ Visit our W...

The Fermi Paradox: Galactic Habitable Zones 06.04.2023

Our galaxy is a dangerous place for life. A vast storm of stars in which new ones are born and die in deadly displays. How much of the galaxy is truly safe for life to emerge in?  Go to https://buyraycon.com/isaacarthur for 15% off your order! Brought to you by Raycon. Check Out the NSS's Ad Astra Magazine: https://space.nss.org/ad-astra-the-magazine-of-the-national-space-society/ Visit our W...

Advanced Spaceship Drive Compendium 30.03.2023

In order to reach the stars we will need vastly more powerful engines for our spacecraft than modern rockets offer. Fortunately, when it comes to possible ship drives, the sky is not the limit. Offset your carbon footprint with confidence with Wren--the first 100 people to sign up will have one month of emissions offset for free: https://wren.co/start/isaacarthur Visit our Website: http://www.isaa...

Advanced Spaceship Drive Compendium (Narration Only) 30.03.2023

In order to reach the stars we will need vastly more powerful engines for our spacecraft than modern rockets offer. Fortunately, when it comes to possible ship drives, the sky is not the limit. Offset your carbon footprint with confidence with Wren--the first 100 people to sign up will have one month of emissions offset for free: https://wren.co/start/isaacarthur Visit our Website: http://www.isaa...

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