Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur

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.

  1. 1d ago

    Megacorporations in Space

    From company towns in orbit to corporate empires among the stars, could megacorporations build the space frontier—or end up owning the air, the docks, and the only ride home? Get Nebula using my link for 50% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthur Checkout Otusider Aliens and our Alien Life Collection: https://nebula.tv/isaacarthur/alien-life-collection 🛒 SFIA Merchandise: https://isaac-arthur-shop.fourthwall.com/ 🌐 Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur ⭐ Support us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthur 👥 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/ 📣 Reddit Community: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/ 🐦 Follow on Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur 💬 SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE Credits: Megacorporations in Space Written, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur Editors: Thomas Owens Graphics: Fishy Tree & Udo Schroeter Music Courtesy of Stellardrone, Dark Future & Chris Zabriskie Select imagery/video supplied by Getty Images See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Megacorporations in Space

  2. 1d ago

    Megacorporations in Space (Narration Only)

    From company towns in orbit to corporate empires among the stars, could megacorporations build the space frontier—or end up owning the air, the docks, and the only ride home? Get Nebula using my link for 50% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthur Checkout Otusider Aliens and our Alien Life Collection: https://nebula.tv/isaacarthur/alien-life-collection 🛒 SFIA Merchandise: https://isaac-arthur-shop.fourthwall.com/ 🌐 Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur ⭐ Support us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthur 👥 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/ 📣 Reddit Community: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/ 🐦 Follow on Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur 💬 SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE Credits: Megacorporations in Space Written, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur Editors: Thomas Owens Graphics: Fishy Tree & Udo Schroeter Music Courtesy of Stellardrone, Dark Future & Chris Zabriskie Select imagery/video supplied by Getty Images See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Megacorporations in Space (Narration Only)

  3. 4d ago

    The First Generation Problem – Who Shapes a New Civilization’s Values?

    What happens when a colony ship’s children inherit a mission they never chose? We explore the values, conflicts, and founding myths that shape civilizations born between Earth and the stars. Get Nebula using my link for 50% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthur Checkout Otusider Aliens and our Alien Life Collection: https://nebula.tv/isaacarthur/alien-life-collection 🛒 SFIA Merchandise: https://isaac-arthur-shop.fourthwall.com/ 🌐 Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur ⭐ Support us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthur 👥 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/ 📣 Reddit Community: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/ 🐦 Follow on Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur 💬 SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE Credits: The First Generation Problem – Who Shapes a New Civilization’s Values? Editors: Donagh Broderick Written, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur Music by Epidemic Sound: http://nebula.tv/epidemic Stellardrone & Chris Zabriskie Select imagery/video supplied by Getty Images See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The First Generation Problem – Who Shapes a New Civilization’s Values?

  4. 4d ago

    The First Generation Problem – Who Shapes a New Civilization’s Values? (Narration Only)

    What happens when a colony ship’s children inherit a mission they never chose? We explore the values, conflicts, and founding myths that shape civilizations born between Earth and the stars. Get Nebula using my link for 50% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthur Checkout Otusider Aliens and our Alien Life Collection: https://nebula.tv/isaacarthur/alien-life-collection 🛒 SFIA Merchandise: https://isaac-arthur-shop.fourthwall.com/ 🌐 Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur ⭐ Support us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthur 👥 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/ 📣 Reddit Community: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/ 🐦 Follow on Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur 💬 SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE Credits: The First Generation Problem – Who Shapes a New Civilization’s Values? Editors: Donagh Broderick Written, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur Music by Epidemic Sound: http://nebula.tv/epidemic Stellardrone & Chris Zabriskie Select imagery/video supplied by Getty Images See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The First Generation Problem – Who Shapes a New Civilization’s Values? (Narration Only)

  5. Aug 15

    Space Habitats: The Strangest Worlds We Could Build

    Build a world small enough to circle in a day—or vast enough to house a galaxy. This grand tour explores the strangest space habitats possible under known physics. Get a 50% Match for your donation - https://www.farmkind.giving/isaac 🛒 SFIA Merchandise: https://isaac-arthur-shop.fourthwall.com/ 🌐 Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur ⭐ Support us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthur 👥 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/ 📣 Reddit Community: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/ 🐦 Follow on Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur 💬 SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE Credits: Space Habitats: The Strangest Worlds We Could Build Editors: Daniel McNamara, Darius Said, Jason Burbank, Keith Blockus, Ken York, Matthew Acker, S. Kopperud, Tim Liusko, Yamagishi Graphics from: Apogii.uk, Bryan Versteeg, Cameron Scott, Fishy Tree, Jakub Grygier, Jarred Eagley, Jeremy Jozwik, Justin Dixon, Katie Byrne, Ken York (YD Visual), Sergio Botero, Steve Bowers, Sam McNamara, Udo Schroeter Select imagery/video supplied by Getty Images Music Courtesy of: Aerium, Chris Zabriskie, Denny Schneidemesser, Evan King, Kai Engel, Lombus, Markus Junnikkala, Stellardrone, Taras Harkavyi, and Music by Epidemic Sound: http://nebula.tv/epidemic Stellardrone & Chris Zabriskie See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Space Habitats: The Strangest Worlds We Could Build

  6. Aug 15

    Space Habitats: The Strangest Worlds We Could Build (Narration Only)

    Build a world small enough to circle in a day—or vast enough to house a galaxy. This grand tour explores the strangest space habitats possible under known physics. Get a 50% Match for your donation - https://www.farmkind.giving/isaac 🛒 SFIA Merchandise: https://isaac-arthur-shop.fourthwall.com/ 🌐 Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur ⭐ Support us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthur 👥 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/ 📣 Reddit Community: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/ 🐦 Follow on Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur 💬 SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE Credits: Space Habitats: The Strangest Worlds We Could Build Editors: Daniel McNamara, Darius Said, Jason Burbank, Keith Blockus, Ken York, Matthew Acker, S. Kopperud, Tim Liusko, Yamagishi Graphics from: Apogii.uk, Bryan Versteeg, Cameron Scott, Fishy Tree, Jakub Grygier, Jarred Eagley, Jeremy Jozwik, Justin Dixon, Katie Byrne, Ken York (YD Visual), Sergio Botero, Steve Bowers, Sam McNamara, Udo Schroeter Select imagery/video supplied by Getty Images Music Courtesy of: Aerium, Chris Zabriskie, Denny Schneidemesser, Evan King, Kai Engel, Lombus, Markus Junnikkala, Stellardrone, Taras Harkavyi, and Music by Epidemic Sound: http://nebula.tv/epidemic Stellardrone & Chris Zabriskie See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Space Habitats: The Strangest Worlds We Could Build (Narration Only)

  7. Aug 13

    Life in a Relativistic Starship

    Aboard a relativistic starship, time is cargo: gamma-10 cruise, decades slipping by outside, lethal dust grains, beam routes, antimatter, ramjets, and the strange culture of crews who trade history for the stars. Get Nebula using my link for 50% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthur Checkout Otusider Aliens and our Alien Life Collection: https://nebula.tv/isaacarthur/alien-life-collection 🛒 SFIA Merchandise: https://isaac-arthur-shop.fourthwall.com/ 🌐 Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur ⭐ Support us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthur 👥 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/ 📣 Reddit Community: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/ 🐦 Follow on Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur 💬 SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE Credits: Life in a Relativistic Starship Editors: Donagh Broderick & Merv Johnson II Written, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur Music by Epidemic Sound: http://nebula.tv/epidemic Stellardrone & Chris Zabriskie Select imagery/video supplied by Getty Images Chapters 0:00 Intro 7:02 Life Aboard a Relativistic Starship 11:11 Relativity Without the Chalkboard 14:08 The Propulsion Wall 18:35 The Engines That Can Actually Go Relativistic 25:14 The Hazards of Going Too Fast 30:17 Beyond Reality 31:08 How Fast Is Fast Enough? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Life in a Relativistic Starship

  8. Aug 13

    Life in a Relativistic Starship (Narration Only)

    Aboard a relativistic starship, time is cargo: gamma-10 cruise, decades slipping by outside, lethal dust grains, beam routes, antimatter, ramjets, and the strange culture of crews who trade history for the stars. Get Nebula using my link for 50% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthur Checkout Otusider Aliens and our Alien Life Collection: https://nebula.tv/isaacarthur/alien-life-collection 🛒 SFIA Merchandise: https://isaac-arthur-shop.fourthwall.com/ 🌐 Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur ⭐ Support us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthur 👥 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/ 📣 Reddit Community: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/ 🐦 Follow on Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur 💬 SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE Credits: Life in a Relativistic Starship Editors: Donagh Broderick & Merv Johnson II Written, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur Music by Epidemic Sound: http://nebula.tv/epidemic Stellardrone & Chris Zabriskie Select imagery/video supplied by Getty Images Chapters 0:00 Intro 7:02 Life Aboard a Relativistic Starship 11:11 Relativity Without the Chalkboard 14:08 The Propulsion Wall 18:35 The Engines That Can Actually Go Relativistic 25:14 The Hazards of Going Too Fast 30:17 Beyond Reality 31:08 How Fast Is Fast Enough? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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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.

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