Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur

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...

The Manhattan Project and Apollo Program have become symbolic of massive efforts to achieve great goals, be they awe-inspiring or terrifying. What such efforts will we see in the future? Start Forging New Worlds: https://www.worldanvil.com/isaac-arthur Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/v0S22i1JHD0 Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/...

The Manhattan Project and Apollo Program have become symbolic of massive efforts to achieve great goals, be they awe-inspiring or terrifying. What such efforts will we see in the future? Start Forging New Worlds: https://www.worldanvil.com/isaac-arthur Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/v0S22i1JHD0 Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/...

Imagine two wildly different species evolving intelligence and technology on the same world. Would they exist in peace or seek to wipe each other out? Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/nZr9eipEmmg Go to https://buyraycon.com/isaacarthur for 15% off your order! Brought to you by Raycon. Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur...

Imagine two wildly different species evolving intelligence and technology on the same world. Would they exist in peace or seek to wipe each other out? Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/nZr9eipEmmg Go to https://buyraycon.com/isaacarthur for 15% off your order! Brought to you by Raycon. Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur...

Our monthly livestream Q&A session for May 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...

Our Sun constantly froths with sunspots and solar flares, many larger than our planet, and yet these are dwarfed by Coronal Mass Ejections, such as the Carrington Event of 1859, which would have wiped out our communication and electric grid had it occurred today. For all of that, our Sun is far less volatile than most stars, and this may be a factor in why Earth has a technological civilization. G...

Our Sun constantly froths with sunspots and solar flares, many larger than our planet, and yet these are dwarfed by Coronal Mass Ejections, such as the Carrington Event of 1859, which would have wiped out our communication and electric grid had it occurred today. For all of that, our Sun is far less volatile than most stars, and this may be a factor in why Earth has a technological civilization. G...

Arcologies are type of future giant buildings, towns, or off-world outposts where architecture meets ecology and contains entirely self-sufficient communities, from homes to farms and factories. Visit our sponsor, Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/gsl-GBEZ-_Y Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patre...

Arcologies are type of future giant buildings, towns, or off-world outposts where architecture meets ecology and contains entirely self-sufficient communities, from homes to farms and factories. Visit our sponsor, Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/gsl-GBEZ-_Y Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patre...

Science fiction amazes us with futuristic technology and weapons, but many like the laser pistol, raygun, or lightsaber seem high-tech versions of old tech. Are such weapons possible and if so, could they have a role in future warfare? The first 1000 people to use the link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/isaacarthur05216 Watch the Video Version: https://youtu...

Science fiction amazes us with futuristic technology and weapons, but many like the laser pistol, raygun, or lightsaber seem high-tech versions of old tech. Are such weapons possible and if so, could they have a role in future warfare? The first 1000 people to use the link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/isaacarthur05216 Watch the Video Version: https://youtu...

One day humanity might make contact with an alien race, but will we be able to understand their languages? Get a free month of Curiosity Stream: https://curiositystream.com/isaacarthur Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/_OpoWJbo7oM Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/15839927...

One day humanity might make contact with an alien race, but will we be able to understand their languages? Get a free month of Curiosity Stream: https://curiositystream.com/isaacarthur Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/_OpoWJbo7oM Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/15839927...

In the future Biotechnology may allows us repair, modify, or augment humans, but how will this be done? What will these technologies look like and should we embrace them? 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.be/s4pvbf4U70s Visit our Website: http://www.isaa...

In the future Biotechnology may allows us repair, modify, or augment humans, but how will this be done? What will these technologies look like and should we embrace them? 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.be/s4pvbf4U70s Visit our Website: http://www.isaa...

The Fermi Paradox contemplates the weirdness of our galaxy seemingly being devoid of intelligent alien life, but Many Worlds Theory, Multiverses, Parallel Universe, and Alternate Realities may radically alter our thinking on Aliens & SETI. Visit our sponsor, Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/RaHBZrPU9xg Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur...

The Fermi Paradox contemplates the weirdness of our galaxy seemingly being devoid of intelligent alien life, but Many Worlds Theory, Multiverses, Parallel Universe, and Alternate Realities may radically alter our thinking on Aliens & SETI. Visit our sponsor, Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/RaHBZrPU9xg Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur...

Our monthly livestream Q&A session for April 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 Notic...

As Humanity moves into the future, traveling to other worlds and exploring genetics, AI, transhumanism, and cybernetics, we may begin to diverge into a thousand post-human species. Get a free month of Curiosity Stream: https://curiositystream.com/isaacarthur Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/q1L2NMiGvUU Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreo...

As Humanity moves into the future, traveling to other worlds and exploring genetics, AI, transhumanism, and cybernetics, we may begin to diverge into a thousand post-human species. Get a free month of Curiosity Stream: https://curiositystream.com/isaacarthur Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/q1L2NMiGvUU Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreo...

In the future technology may help us enjoy prosperity beyond our dreams, with robots manufacturing our goods and attending all our needs but one... our need for purpose. The first 1000 people to use the link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/isaacarthur04211 Check out Jerry's story "Purpose": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6fNkMuQG1I Watch the Video Version:...

In the future technology may help us enjoy prosperity beyond our dreams, with robots manufacturing our goods and attending all our needs but one... our need for purpose. The first 1000 people to use the link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: https://skl.sh/isaacarthur04211 Check out Jerry's story "Purpose": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6fNkMuQG1I Watch the Video Version:...

In the future, medical science may increase lifespan and longevity to the point of near-immortality, but what would be the effects of such technology on our civilization. Go to https://buyraycon.com/isaacarthur for 15% off your order! Brought to you by Raycon. Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/DUVfyGEab0M Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patr...

In the future, medical science may increase lifespan and longevity to the point of near-immortality, but what would be the effects of such technology on our civilization. Go to https://buyraycon.com/isaacarthur for 15% off your order! Brought to you by Raycon. Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/DUVfyGEab0M Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patr...