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

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art19.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

The Next Space Station 12.08.2021

The International Space Station has been operating for almost two decades, but a successor for the ISS hasn't been chosen yet. Today we will look at some of the options for our future gateway to the stars. Get a free month of Curiosity Stream: https://curiositystream.com/isaacarthur Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/iZyiemMUKqc Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Pa...

The Next Space Station (Narration Only) 12.08.2021

The International Space Station has been operating for almost two decades, but a successor for the ISS hasn't been chosen yet. Today we will look at some of the options for our future gateway to the stars. Get a free month of Curiosity Stream: https://curiositystream.com/isaacarthur Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/iZyiemMUKqc Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Pa...

Embracing Nuclear Power 05.08.2021

Nuclear power is a controversial source of energy, seen by some as a miracle source of clean and abundant power, and by others as a source of radioactive waste and danger. But with new generations of safer reactors and alternate options like breeder reactors and thorium, is it time to embrace nuclear power? Start Forging New Worlds: https://www.worldanvil.com/isaac-arthur Watch the Video Version:...

Embracing Nuclear Power (Narration Only) 05.08.2021

Nuclear power is a controversial source of energy, seen by some as a miracle source of clean and abundant power, and by others as a source of radioactive waste and danger. But with new generations of safer reactors and alternate options like breeder reactors and thorium, is it time to embrace nuclear power? Start Forging New Worlds: https://www.worldanvil.com/isaac-arthur Watch the Video Version:...

The Galactic Laboratory 29.07.2021

We often contemplate future civilizations focusing on science and exploration, but what would such a culture really be like, and could alien empires being using our world, or even our whole galaxy, as an experiment? Go to https://expressvpn.com/isaacarthur and find out how you can get 3 months free. Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/jd7gl7fZ7EQ Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net...

The Galactic Laboratory (Narration Only) 29.07.2021

We often contemplate future civilizations focusing on science and exploration, but what would such a culture really be like, and could alien empires being using our world, or even our whole galaxy, as an experiment? Go to https://expressvpn.com/isaacarthur and find out how you can get 3 months free. Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/jd7gl7fZ7EQ Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net...

SFIA Monthly Livestream 33 - July 25, 2021 25.07.2021

Our monthly livestream Q&A session for July 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

The End Of Earth 22.07.2021

The End of the World is coming... but when and how? We'll explore all the options from manmade to natural, tomorrow to a trillion years in the future. Visit our sponsor, Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/AsWKmtjpvms Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur Facebook Group: https://w...

The End Of Earth (Narration Only) 22.07.2021

The End of the World is coming... but when and how? We'll explore all the options from manmade to natural, tomorrow to a trillion years in the future. Visit our sponsor, Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/AsWKmtjpvms Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur Facebook Group: https://w...

Mars First vs Moon First 15.07.2021

There's a great debate over whether our next step into space should be a permanent Moon Base or our first manned mission to Mars. Get a free month of Curiosity Stream: https://curiositystream.com/isaacarthur Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/RLyyDWF_v4Y Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur Facebook Group: https://www.faceb...

Mars First vs Moon First (Narration Only) 15.07.2021

There's a great debate over whether our next step into space should be a permanent Moon Base or our first manned mission to Mars. Get a free month of Curiosity Stream: https://curiositystream.com/isaacarthur Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/RLyyDWF_v4Y Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur Facebook Group: https://www.faceb...

Annoying Aliens (Narration Only) 11.07.2021

Fictional portrayals of alien invasion or reports of alien sightings and abductions often imply motives which on inspection make little sense... unless perhaps the true purpose was mischief. Get a free month of Curiosity Stream: https://curiositystream.com/isaacarthur Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/4zlHXTSPR9I Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://...

Annoying Aliens 11.07.2021

Fictional portrayals of alien invasion or reports of alien sightings and abductions often imply motives which on inspection make little sense... unless perhaps the true purpose was mischief. Get a free month of Curiosity Stream: https://curiositystream.com/isaacarthur Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/4zlHXTSPR9I Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://...

The Geopolitics Of Space Colonization (Narration Only) 10.07.2021

A new Space Race has begun, and as governments and corporations begin seeking to develop space, the future political landscape will be impacted by asteroids, moons, and planets we settle and what industries and commerce drive that expansion. In this two-part collaboration with WhatIfAltHist we will explore those driving forces and motives for modern nations to expand themselves off Earth. Check ou...

The Geopolitics Of Space Colonization 10.07.2021

A new Space Race has begun, and as governments and corporations begin seeking to develop space, the future political landscape will be impacted by asteroids, moons, and planets we settle and what industries and commerce drive that expansion. In this two-part collaboration with WhatIfAltHist we will explore those driving forces and motives for modern nations to expand themselves off Earth. Check ou...

Galactic Domination: Strip Mining The Galaxy (Narration Only) 08.07.2021

From Asteroid Mining to disassembling entire alien planets all the way out to the Galactic Rim, our galaxy has untold resources, but how can we get to them and what do we do if something is already living there? 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. Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net S...

Galactic Domination: Strip Mining The Galaxy 08.07.2021

From Asteroid Mining to disassembling entire alien planets all the way out to the Galactic Rim, our galaxy has untold resources, but how can we get to them and what do we do if something is already living there? 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. Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net S...

Faster Than Light Travel: Cheating Reality (Narration Only) 01.07.2021

So many of hopes and dreams for colonizing space rely on faster than light travel, and yet the ability to move between stars in moment seems against the laws of reality... but perhaps we can break those rules. Visit our sponsor, Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/mRL6yKLL95I Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: ht...

Faster Than Light Travel: Cheating Reality 01.07.2021

So many of hopes and dreams for colonizing space rely on faster than light travel, and yet the ability to move between stars in moment seems against the laws of reality... but perhaps we can break those rules. Visit our sponsor, Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/mRL6yKLL95I Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: ht...

SFIA Monthly Livestream 32 - June 27, 2021 28.06.2021

Our monthly livestream Q&A session for June 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

Brain-Computer Interfaces 24.06.2021

BCIs, Brain-Computer Interfaces, are no longer the technology of the future but of today. As this these devices improve and move from the lab to humans, what challenges and advantages will we gain, and how do they work? Get a free month of Curiosity Stream: https://curiositystream.com/isaacarthur Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/MiWv3F4eiNw Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Su...

Brain-Computer Interfaces (Narration Only) 24.06.2021

BCIs, Brain-Computer Interfaces, are no longer the technology of the future but of today. As this these devices improve and move from the lab to humans, what challenges and advantages will we gain, and how do they work? Get a free month of Curiosity Stream: https://curiositystream.com/isaacarthur Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/MiWv3F4eiNw Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Su...

Galactic Domination Empire Eternal 17.06.2021

As we move out into space to colonize new worlds and explore the galaxy, we'll need to contemplate interstellar empires, be they alien realms or our own future dominions. Visit our sponsor, Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/n3hzNqIxYfQ Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur Faceb...

Galactic Domination Empire Eternal (Narration Only) 17.06.2021

As we move out into space to colonize new worlds and explore the galaxy, we'll need to contemplate interstellar empires, be they alien realms or our own future dominions. Visit our sponsor, Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/n3hzNqIxYfQ Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur Faceb...

Death Rays 13.06.2021

Science Fiction loves to show us Death Rays, Rayguns, Heat Beams, and Disintegration Cannons, but could these weapons one day become a reality? Get a free month of Curiosity Stream: https://curiositystream.com/isaacarthur Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/-pN220NlE8Y Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur Facebook Group: htt...

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