In the future we will build outposts and bases in space and on distant worlds, but what if we could make it so they built themselves instead?

Visit https://brilliant.org/isaacarthur/ to get started learning STEM for free, and the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual premium subscription.
Check out the Namibia Bio-Hab Project: https://www.bio-hab.org/
and Redhouse Studio's myco-blocks: https://www.redhousestudio.net
Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/9aRrk8EyTDM
Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.
SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE

Listen or Download the audio of this episode from Soundcloud: 
Episode's Audio-only version: https://soundcloud.com/isaac-arthur-148927746/self-growing-habitats-space-bases
Episode's Narration-only version: https://soundcloud.com/isaac-arthur-148927746/self-growing-habitats-space-bases-narration-only

Credits:
Self-Growing Habitats & Space Bases
Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur
Episode 337; April 7, 2022
Produced, Written, and Narrated by Isaac Arthur

Editors:
Christopher Maurer https://www.redhousestudio.net
David McFarlane

Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier

Graphics:
Christopher Maurer https://www.redhousestudio.net
Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana
Katie Byrne
Ken York https://www.facebook.com/YDVisual/
Linden Gledhill https://www.lindengledhill.com/
Sam McNamara
Sergio Botero https://www.artstation.com/sboterod
Udo Schroeter

Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creator

Self-Growing Habitats & Space Bases

Interstellar civilizations home to hundreds of peacefully cooperating alien species are a common theme in science fiction, but are such civilizations likely or would we instead see conquest and xenocide?

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/jdsZn41x9aY
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: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.
SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE

Credits:
Alien Civilizations: Multi-Species Empires
Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur
Episode 337a, April 10 2022
Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac Arthur

Editors:
David McFarlane

Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier

Music by:
Martin Rezny, "Lifelight"
Denny Schneidemesser, "Bridge Ambience"
Stellardrone, "A Moment of Stillness"
Aerium, "Fifth Star of Aldebaran"
Miguel Johnson, "Strange New World"

Multi-Species Empires

Is it possible the Earth might be separated from the Sun or the Sun go out? And if so, could we survive under an eternally dark sky?

Sign up for a Curiosity Stream subscription and also get a free Nebula subscription (the streaming platform built by creators) here: https://curiositystream.com/isaacarthur
Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/bZDbrayj5O0
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: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.
SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE

Credits:
What if Earth became a Rogue Planet?
Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur
Episode 338, April 14, 2022
Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac Arthur

Editors:
A.T. Long
Darius Said
David McFarlane

Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier

Graphics:
Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana
Ken York https://www.facebook.com/YDVisual

Music by:
Dracovallis https://dracovallis.bandcamp.com
NJ Mandaville https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVcAoeeAu2WcMwWpTWbAWhw
Stellardrone https://stellardrone.bandcamp.com
Miguel Johnson https://migueljohnson.bandcamp.com

What If Earth Became A Rogue Planet? (Narration Only)

In the future we will journey to new worlds, but how will we travel around on them?

Visit https://brilliant.org/isaacarthur/ to get started learning STEM for free, and the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual premium subscription.
Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/OjR2HrJ3sA4
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: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.
SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE

Credits:
Traveling Around Other Worlds
Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur
Episode 339; April 21, 2022
Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur

Written by:
Isaac Arthur
Jason Snyder 

Editor:
Darius Said
David McFarlane

Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier

Graphics:
Fishy Tree
Emory Stagmer
Jarred Eagley
Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana
Justin Dixon
Katie Byrne
Ken York https://www.facebook.com/YDVisual/
Mafic Studios https://www.maficstudios.com
Mihail Yordanov
Mike Munt https://www.artstation.com/mikemunt
Rapid Thrash
Sergio Botero https://www.artstation.com/sboterod
The Ashdale Regiment
Udo Schroeter

Music by:
Markus Junnikkala, https://markusjunnikkala.com/listen/
NJ Mandaville https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVcAoeeAu2WcMwWpTWbAWhw
Stellardrone https://stellardrone.bandcamp.com
Miguel Johnson https://migueljohnson.bandcamp.com

Traveling Around Other Worlds

As computers have improved at an accelerating rate for generations now, fears of some emergent super intelligent computer mind have grown, but is such a Technological Singularity Inevitable, and can we survive it?

Use code ISAACARTHUR16 for up to 16 FREE MEALS + 3 Surprise Gifts across 6 HelloFresh boxes plus free shipping at https://bit.ly/3uRoKz7
Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/px9RyIKixHo
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: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.
SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE

Credits:
Is a Technological Singularity Inevitable?
Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur
Episode 340, April 28, 2022
Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac Arthur

Editors:
David McFarlane
Jason Burbank
Konstantin Sokerin

Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier

Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creator

Is A Technological Singularity Inevitable?

We believe Mars may once have had oceans and sky, but lost them from a lack of a magnetosphere. How does this happen, and how can we create a magnetosphere for Mars so we can terraform and live on it?

Sign up for a Curiosity Stream subscription and also get a free Nebula subscription (the streaming platform built by creators) here: https://curiositystream.com/isaacarthur

International Space Development Conference Registration: https://isdc2022.nss.org
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: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.
SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE

Credits:
Making a Magnetosphere for Mars
Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur
Episode 342, May 12, 2022
Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac Arthur

Editors:
David McFarlane

Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier

Graphics:
Jarred Eagley
Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana
Ken York of YD Visual https://www.facebook.com/YDVisual/
Sergio Botero https://www.artstation.com/sboterod?fref=gcJarred Eagley
Stephen Huck
The Ashdale Regiment

Music by:
Markus Junnikkala https://markusjunnikkala.com
Stellardrone: https://stellardrone.bandcamp.com/

Making a Magnetosphere for Mars (Narration Only)

Making a Magnetosphere for Mars

A Galaxy of trillion of worlds, all separated by vast gulfs of time and space, it is very easy for pioneers and colonists to disappear. But what happens to these lost space colonies?

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.
International Space Development Conference Registration: https://isdc2022.nss.org
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: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.
SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE

Credits:
Rogue Civilizations: Lost Space Colonies
Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur
Episode 342a, May 15, 2022
Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac Arthur

Editors:
Curt Hartung
Jason Burbank
Keith Blockus

Graphics:
Darth Biomech
Jeremy Jozwik
Ken York
Sergio Botero
Tytus Grabowski
Udo Schroeter

Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier

Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creator

Lost Space Colonies (Narration Only)

Many don't realize that most of our satellites and space stations aren't intended to be far from Earth, but rather, as close as we can get them and still maintain a stable orbit. How much lower can we go in the future?

Start Forging New Worlds: https://www.worldanvil.com/isaac-arthur 
International Space Development Conference Registration: https://isdc2022.nss.org
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: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.
SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE

Credits:
Dark Sky Stations, Stratospheric Satellites, and Ultra Low Orbit Infrastructure
Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur
Episode 344, May 26, 2022
Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac Arthur

Editors:
David McFarlane

Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier

Graphics:
Ervin Oprea
Fishy Tree
Jarred Eagley
Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana
Katie Byrne
Ken York https://www.facebook.com/YDVisual/
Sam McNamara of Rapid Thrash
Sergio Botero https://www.artstation.com/sboterod?fref=gc
Stephen Huck
Udo Schroeter

Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creator

Dark Sky Stations, Stratospheric Satellites, and Ultra Low Orbit Infrastructure (Narration Only)

The Silurian Hypothesis contemplates how long the ruins of a civilization would be detectable, on Earth or even other worlds, and if we could ever know if a world had once been inhabited by a technological civilization. 

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/nxf0nE2zGpc
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: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.
SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE

Credits:
The Silurian Hypothesis: What Traces of Humanity will be Left 50 Million Years from Now?
Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur
Episode 346a, June 12, 2022
Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac Arthur

Editors:
David McFarlane

Graphics:
Darth Biomech
Jarred Eagley

Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier

Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creator

The Silurian Hypothesis: What Traces Of Humanity Will Be Left 50 Million Years From Now?

We continue our discussion of surveying for habitable exoplanets by touring our possible option for interstellar probes, dumb and smart, flyby and protracted orbital.
Click the link in the description box or go to buyraycon.com/isaacarthur to get 15% off your Raycon purchase!
Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/-_yuOmIii90
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: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.
SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE

Credits:
Interstellar Probes
Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur
Episode 347, June 16, 2022
Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac Arthur

Editors:
David McFarlane
Keith Blockus
Sig'Unnr

Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier

Graphics by: 
Jeremy Jozwik
Rapid Thrash
Sergio Botero
Udo Schroeter

Music Courtesy of 
Stellardrone, https://stellardrone.bandcamp.com
"Red Giant", "Billions and Billions", "Cosmic Sunrise", "The Night Sky in Motion"
Miguel Johnson, https://soundcloud.com/migueljohnsonmjmusic
"Expedtion" & "So Many Stars"