Entropy Rising

Jacob and Lucas | Space Exploration & Speculative Fiction
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Entropy Rising is a science fiction podcast and futurism podcast that explores the real science behind the future of humanity. Hosted by Jacob Hyatt and Lucas, this sci-fi podcast breaks down topics like space exploration, Dyson swarms, interstellar travel, AI, and advanced civilizations using real engineering and physics. If you’re looking for a science fiction podcast that goes beyond stories and asks what’s actually possible, this show connects speculative ideas to real-world science. Each episode covers big questions like: Could we colonize Venus or Mars?What would a Dyson swarm actually look like?Are we alone in the universe?How would space warfare really work? Whether you’re into speculative fiction, engineering podcasts, or space exploration podcasts, Entropy Rising gives you grounded, no-BS explanations of the future. New episodes explore the intersection of science fiction, technology, and reality, built for listeners who want more than surface-level takes.

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    Could Simulation Theory Solve the Fermi Paradox?

    Simulation theory, the Fermi paradox, the Zoo Hypothesis, alien civilizations, digital consciousness, and Matrioshka brains all raise one strange possibility: what if advanced civilizations stop exploring space and choose simulated realities instead? Support us on Pateron: https://www.patreon.com/c/EntropyRising In this episode of Entropy Rising, we explore whether simulation theory could offer an explanation for the Fermi paradox and why we still haven’t found evidence of advanced extraterrestrial civilizations. Could humanity itself be living inside a simulation? Could an advanced alien civilization place developing species inside simulated worlds as a kind of digital Zoo Hypothesis? Or could the answer be even simpler: once civilizations become advanced enough, maybe building enormous virtual worlds is easier and more appealing than physically colonizing the galaxy. We also discuss ancestor simulations, uploading consciousness, Matrioshka brains, the limits of computation, whether quantum mechanics tells us anything about simulated reality, and why proving that we live in a simulation might be fundamentally impossible. If the creators control every part of our reality, they could theoretically prevent us from ever discovering the truth. Could simulation technology explain the Great Silence? Are advanced civilizations hiding from us—or have they simply stopped caring about the physical universe? Support the show Website: https://www.entropy-rising.com/

    Could Simulation Theory Solve the Fermi Paradox?

  2. 24 aug.

    Changing Humans Might Be Easier Than Terraforming Mars

    Could genetically engineered humans be the key to colonizing Mars and exploring deep space? In this episode of Entropy Rising, we explore genetic engineering, transhumanism, human augmentation, Mars colonization, and the future of space travel to ask a strange question: instead of terraforming other planets, could we redesign humans to survive them? Humans evolved for one very specific environment: Earth. Space exposes us to radiation, low gravity, extreme temperatures, toxic dust, and environments where we simply cannot breathe. But future advances in biotechnology and cybernetics could potentially change that. Support the show Website: https://www.entropy-rising.com/

    Changing Humans Might Be Easier Than Terraforming Mars

  3. 17 aug.

    Orbital Rings Are More Realistic Than You Think

    Orbital rings might be one of the most practical megastructures humanity could eventually build. They could provide cheap access to orbit, move massive amounts of material between Earth and space, and avoid many of the problems that come with space elevators. In this episode of Entropy Rising, we break down how orbital rings actually work, why they don’t require impossible materials, and how an actively supported ring around a planet could become the backbone of a future spacefaring civilization. We also explore how orbital rings could use elevators and magnetic launch systems to move people and cargo into orbit, how multiple rings could form a planetary transportation network, and why the same concept could work around Earth, Mars, the Moon, Venus, or even asteroids. Could orbital rings eventually turn planets into massive spaceports—and make rocket launches from the surface largely unnecessary? Listen as we explore the physics, engineering, and future possibilities of one of the most underrated megastructures in science and futurism. Support the show Website: https://www.entropy-rising.com/

    Orbital Rings Are More Realistic Than You Think

  4. 10 aug.

    The Science of Project Hail Mary: Astrophage, Alien Life, and Panspermia

    How realistic is the science behind Project Hail Mary? In this episode, we break down Astrophage, its incredible energy density, its ability to dim a star, and whether biology could ever evolve something that extreme. We also explore Rocky’s high-pressure world, xenonite, panspermia, photon-powered spacecraft, and what humanity could do to survive if the Sun suddenly lost 10% of its brightness. From alien biology to interstellar engineering, we examine which ideas are grounded in real science, which require major assumptions, and why the story still feels surprisingly plausible. Support the show Website: https://www.entropy-rising.com/

    The Science of Project Hail Mary: Astrophage, Alien Life, and Panspermia

  5. 3 aug.

    Why Building an Artificial Planet Might Actually Work: Shell Worlds and Birch Worlds

    Shell Worlds and Birch Worlds are some of the largest megastructures ever imagined, offering a vision of artificial planets that could support civilizations ranging from a single family to trillions of people. From hollow planets filled with hydrogen to colossal Birch Worlds built around supermassive black holes, these concepts push the limits of engineering, physics, and the future of space colonization. In this episode of Entropy Rising, we explore how shell worlds could be constructed, why an advanced civilization might choose to build artificial planets instead of living on natural ones, and how these incredible structures compare to O'Neill cylinders, Dyson swarms, and other megastructures. Along the way we discuss: How shell worlds generate Earth-like gravityBuilding planets around gas giants and black holesBirch Worlds and galaxy-scale civilizationsArtificial gravity and orbital ringsThe engineering challenges of planet-sized structuresFuture space colonization and megastructuresBlack holes, Hawking radiation, and the far future of the universeWhether shell worlds could become interstellar generation shipsIf you enjoy discussions about megastructures, black holes, interstellar travel, the Fermi Paradox, future technology, and the science shaping humanity's future, subscribe for new episodes every week. Support the show Website: https://www.entropy-rising.com/

    Why Building an Artificial Planet Might Actually Work: Shell Worlds and Birch Worlds

  6. 27 juli

    Interstellar Travel: How Spaceships Survive Light Speed Collisions

    What does it really take to survive interstellar travel? As future spaceships approach light speed, even a tiny grain of interstellar dust becomes a devastating collision, forcing engineers to rethink everything we know about spacecraft design, radiation shielding, and relativistic travel. A grain of dust no larger than a speck of sand could strike with the energy of a nuclear weapon when you're traveling at a significant fraction of the speed of light. That means every future starship will need far more than thicker armor if humanity is ever going to reach another star. We explore the technologies that could make interstellar travel possible, from magnetic and plasma shielding to sacrificial armor, laser defense systems, and other engineering concepts that could protect a spacecraft from the deadly hazards between the stars. If humanity is ever going to become an interstellar civilization, solving this problem may be just as important as building the engines that get us there. Topics covered: Interstellar travelFuture starshipsLight-speed travelInterstellar dustRelativistic physicsCosmic radiationSpacecraft shieldingWhipple shieldsPlasma and magnetic shieldsLaser defense systemsColony shipsThe future of humanitySupport the show Website: https://www.entropy-rising.com/

    Interstellar Travel: How Spaceships Survive Light Speed Collisions

  7. 20 juli

    Space Elevators: The Physics, the Promise, and the Risks

    What if rockets became obsolete? Space elevators could be the megastructure that transforms humanity into a true spacefaring civilization—if we can solve the material science and engineering challenges. In this episode of Entropy Rising, we break down how space elevators work, why advanced civilizations might depend on them, the carbon nanotube problem, and whether this is realistic engineering or pure science fiction. Support the show Website: https://www.entropy-rising.com/

    Space Elevators: The Physics, the Promise, and the Risks

  8. 13 juli

    Will Processed Food Ever Be a Good Thing? Future Food, 3D Printing & Space Travel

    In this episode of Entropy Rising, we explore how advanced civilizations feed themselves: from personalized AI-designed meals to 3D-printed food systems. As humanity prepares for space exploration beyond Earth, the challenges of feeding colonies on Europa, Mars, and orbital habitats become critical. We break down whether future food could be engineered to surpass nature itself—and what that means for the survival of our species. Discover the real science transforming how we'll eat in a multi-planetary future. Support the show Website: https://www.entropy-rising.com/

    Will Processed Food Ever Be a Good Thing? Future Food, 3D Printing & Space Travel
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Entropy Rising is a science fiction podcast and futurism podcast that explores the real science behind the future of humanity. Hosted by Jacob Hyatt and Lucas, this sci-fi podcast breaks down topics like space exploration, Dyson swarms, interstellar travel, AI, and advanced civilizations using real engineering and physics. If you’re looking for a science fiction podcast that goes beyond stories and asks what’s actually possible, this show connects speculative ideas to real-world science. Each episode covers big questions like: Could we colonize Venus or Mars?What would a Dyson swarm actually look like?Are we alone in the universe?How would space warfare really work? Whether you’re into speculative fiction, engineering podcasts, or space exploration podcasts, Entropy Rising gives you grounded, no-BS explanations of the future. New episodes explore the intersection of science fiction, technology, and reality, built for listeners who want more than surface-level takes.

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    Jacob and Lucas | Space Exploration & Speculative Fiction
  • Aktiva år
    2024 - 2026
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    57
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    Barnvänligt
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    © 2026 Entropy Rising
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