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

Vertical Farming 16.12.2021

As our civilization has expanded outward we find ourselves running out of new room to settle and farm, and often look to other worlds as an option, but perhaps our farms can rise vertically much as many of our buildings have. Start listening with a 30-day Audible trial and your first audiobook is free. Visit http://www.audible.com/isaac or text "isaac" to 500-500. Watch the Video Version: https://...

Vertical Farming (Narration Only) 16.12.2021

As our civilization has expanded outward we find ourselves running out of new room to settle and farm, and often look to other worlds as an option, but perhaps our farms can rise vertically much as many of our buildings have. Start listening with a 30-day Audible trial and your first audiobook is free. Visit http://www.audible.com/isaac or text "isaac" to 500-500. Watch the Video Version: https://...

Colonizing Space Staking & Jumping Claims (Narration Only) 12.12.2021

In the future we may settle the moon, asteroid, planets, and even other stars - but how do pioneers stake claims in space and what keeps other from jumping those claims and stealing or conquering those new settlements? Get a free month of Curiosity Stream: https://curiositystream.com/isaacarthur Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/GCcgjwZH3w8 Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Sup...

Colonizing Space Staking & Jumping Claims 12.12.2021

In the future we may settle the moon, asteroid, planets, and even other stars - but how do pioneers stake claims in space and what keeps other from jumping those claims and stealing or conquering those new settlements? Get a free month of Curiosity Stream: https://curiositystream.com/isaacarthur Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/GCcgjwZH3w8 Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Sup...

Upcoming Advances In Material Science 09.12.2021

In order to forge a bright future, we'll need materials stronger, lighter, and better than ever before. Advances in material science are the gateway to tomorrow's technologies. Visit our sponsor, Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/cPCmrNAZnHE Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur...

Upcoming Advances In Material Science (Narration Only) 09.12.2021

In order to forge a bright future, we'll need materials stronger, lighter, and better than ever before. Advances in material science are the gateway to tomorrow's technologies. Visit our sponsor, Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/cPCmrNAZnHE Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur...

The Fermi Paradox: Digital Empires & Miniaturization 02.12.2021

Many believe the future of humanity is to go Digital, uploading our minds to computers, living in virtual worlds that are vastly more efficient and compact. If we might do this, might distant alien empires too? And if so, might this be the reason we don't see them? Use code ISAACARTHUR14 for up to 14 FREE MEALS + 3 Free Gifts across 5 HelloFresh boxes plus free shipping at https://bit.ly/3xDFDye W...

The Fermi Paradox: Digital Empires & Miniaturization (Narration Only) 02.12.2021

Many believe the future of humanity is to go Digital, uploading our minds to computers, living in virtual worlds that are vastly more efficient and compact. If we might do this, might distant alien empires too? And if so, might this be the reason we don't see them? Use code ISAACARTHUR14 for up to 14 FREE MEALS + 3 Free Gifts across 5 HelloFresh boxes plus free shipping at https://bit.ly/3xDFDye W...

SFIA Monthly Livestream 37 - November 28, 2021 28.11.2021

Our monthly livestream Q&A session for November 2021 Visit our Website: www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur Social Media: Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/ Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/ Twitter: twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content. Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound epidemicsound.com/creator See Privacy Po...

How Colonizing Space Can Save Earth 25.11.2021

Many believe we need to colonize space to get all of our eggs out of one basket, in case something should happen to Earth, but colonizing space might be the best way to protect and preserve our world. Get a free month of Curiosity Stream: https://curiositystream.com/isaacarthur Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/73yVt2CLiLg Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon...

How Colonizing Space Can Save Earth (Narration Only) 25.11.2021

Many believe we need to colonize space to get all of our eggs out of one basket, in case something should happen to Earth, but colonizing space might be the best way to protect and preserve our world. Get a free month of Curiosity Stream: https://curiositystream.com/isaacarthur Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/73yVt2CLiLg Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon...

Belligerent Aliens 18.11.2021

Many feel Humanity walks a thin line between needing ambition to develop and being so aggressive we destroy ourselves. Could aliens civilizations exist that were even more belligerent than us? Visit our sponsor, Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/5r0uu-p4Tsw Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon...

Belligerent Aliens (Narration Only) 18.11.2021

Many feel Humanity walks a thin line between needing ambition to develop and being so aggressive we destroy ourselves. Could aliens civilizations exist that were even more belligerent than us? Visit our sponsor, Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/5r0uu-p4Tsw Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon...

Folding Space (Narration Only) 14.11.2021

To travel to the stars by Folding Space is a method of space travel seen in many science fiction classics like Dune, but could it be possible under known science? Get a free month of Curiosity Stream: https://curiositystream.com/isaacarthur Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/ud0nmKu2zeo Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur...

Folding Space 14.11.2021

To travel to the stars by Folding Space is a method of space travel seen in many science fiction classics like Dune, but could it be possible under known science? Get a free month of Curiosity Stream: https://curiositystream.com/isaacarthur Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/ud0nmKu2zeo Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur...

Solar System Colonization Strategies (Narration Only) 11.11.2021

Whether its pioneering spirit and an urge to explore or a chance to make a fortune or new life out in space, colonization of our solar system may pursue many strategies across many new worlds. Start Forging New Worlds: https://www.worldanvil.com/isaac-arthur Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/tZcTYFrOzos Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreo...

Solar System Colonization Strategies 11.11.2021

Whether its pioneering spirit and an urge to explore or a chance to make a fortune or new life out in space, colonization of our solar system may pursue many strategies across many new worlds. Start Forging New Worlds: https://www.worldanvil.com/isaac-arthur Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/tZcTYFrOzos Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreo...

Spaceports: Ascending To The Stars 04.11.2021

For centuries we've sailed from ports across the deep blue sea, and to sail into the ocean of the night to new worlds and stars, we will need some Space Ports. Visit our sponsor, Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/9BCnEtOTFTY Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur Facebook Group:...

Spaceports: Ascending To The Stars (Narration Only) 04.11.2021

For centuries we've sailed from ports across the deep blue sea, and to sail into the ocean of the night to new worlds and stars, we will need some Space Ports. Visit our sponsor, Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/9BCnEtOTFTY Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur Facebook Group:...

SFIA Monthly Livestream 36 - Halloween, October 31, 2021 01.11.2021

Our monthly livestream Q&A session for Halloween 2021 Visit our Website: www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur Social Media: Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/ Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/ Twitter: twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content. Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creator See Pr...

Criminal AI 28.10.2021

Artificial Intelligence offers many challenges, including criminals using AI to break the law, but also of AI, robots, and androids becoming criminals themselves. Visit our sponsor, Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/gnUlVFuj-9M Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur Facebook Grou...

Criminal AI (Narration Only) 28.10.2021

Artificial Intelligence offers many challenges, including criminals using AI to break the law, but also of AI, robots, and androids becoming criminals themselves. Visit our sponsor, Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/gnUlVFuj-9M Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur Facebook Grou...

Convergent Evolution (Narration Only) 21.10.2021

Science Fiction often shows us aliens who look much like humans, and suggest this is a result of convergent evolution to useful traits. But is such convergence to the human form or mind likely with extraterrestrial life? Start listening with a 30-day Audible trial and your first audiobook is free. Visit http://www.audible.com/isaac or text "isaac" to 500-500. Watch the Video Version: https://youtu...

Convergent Evolution 21.10.2021

Science Fiction often shows us aliens who look much like humans, and suggest this is a result of convergent evolution to useful traits. But is such convergence to the human form or mind likely with extraterrestrial life? Start listening with a 30-day Audible trial and your first audiobook is free. Visit http://www.audible.com/isaac or text "isaac" to 500-500. Watch the Video Version: https://youtu...

Sentient Planets & World Consciousnesses 17.10.2021

We often imagine that our planet might be a sentient entity - Gaia - but could something like this evolve under known science? And might a conscious world be something we might create in the future? Get a free month of Curiosity Stream: https://curiositystream.com/isaacarthur Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/pbEH95R6V4g Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon:...

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