Could we sculpt dead planets into living worlds? From artificial crusts and orbital mirrors to taming tectonics and engineering biospheres, this is your definitive guide to turning alien rocks into second Earths.

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Interstellar Travel: Can We Survive The Long Journey?
Episode 725; June 15, 2025
Written, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur
Graphics:
Jarred Eagley
Jeremy Jozwik
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Mafic Studios
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Chris Zabriskie, "Unfoldment, Revealment", "A New Day in a New Sector", "Oxygen Garden", "Wonder Cycle"
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Taras Harkavyi, "Alpha and..."
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Miguel Johnson. "The Commanders", "Far From Home"
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The Terraforming Compendium - From Barren Rocks to Living Worlds (Narration Only)

In order to succeed in space, we must be able to produce as much as possible on-site, or ‘in situ’, but what are the most critical resources to harvest and how do we do it?

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I.S.R.U. In-Situ Resource Utilization
Written, Narrated & Produced by: Isaac Arthur
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Jeremy Jozwik
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Udo Schroeter
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ISRU: In-Situ Resource Utilization (Narration Only)

Space colonization isn't about abandoning Earth—it's about transforming it. Discover how expanding into space can drive innovation, sustainability, and prosperity right here on the ground.

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How Colonizing Space Benefits Earth: The Ground-Level Gains of a Galactic Future
Episode 726.1; June 22, 2025
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How Colonizing Space Benefits Earth - The Ground-Level Gains of a Galactic Future (Narration Only)

In-situ resource utilization (ISRU) is the key to building lasting colonies in space—by turning local materials into shelter, fuel, and even food. Explore how humanity might thrive beyond Earth by living off the land on other worlds.

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I.S.R.U. In-Situ Resource Utilization
Written, Narrated & Produced by: Isaac Arthur
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Fishy Tree
Jeremy Jozwik
Ken York / YD Visual
Sergio Botero
Udo Schroeter
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
3:20 Shelter
11:06 Extraction of Volatiles
13:45 Regolith Processing
16:55 Energy Production
18:19 Manufacturing and Construction
20:24 Agriculture
23:40 Propellant Production
26:25 Starlifting

ISRU: In-Situ Resource Utilization - From Regolith to Rocket Fuel (Narration Only)

From Martians undone by germs to predators who insist on sporting duels, we explore the most ridiculous alien invasion tactics in fiction, and what they reveal about strategy, science, and human resilience.

Join us as we journey beyond the birth of the universe to unravel the mysteries of what might have preceded the Big Bang—and whether time itself had a beginning.
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The 10 Worst Alien Invasion Strategies
Episode 733; July 1, 2025
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0:00 Intro
0:48 10. The “Park and Wait” Strategy
2:02 9. Invading a Planet That Can Kill You
3:46 8. Single Point of Failure: The Hive or Control Ship
5:22 7. Telegraphing Your Arrival
6:50 6. Overly Convoluted Takeovers
8:30 5. Broadcasting Your Weakness
9:55 4. Playing Fair & Ritual Combat
11:54 3. Overconfidence & Underestimating the Locals
13:07 2. Hive Minds That Collapse Instantly
15:03 1. Ignoring the Home Field Advantage
16:06 Outro

The 10 Worst Alien Invasion Strategies (Narration Only)

If everything is free, what’s still worth striving for? From replicators to reputation, we examine the surprising economics of a post-scarcity world.
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The Economics of a Post-Scarcity Universe - What Happens When Everything Is Free?
Episode 730; July 3, 2025
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Chapters
0:00 Intro
2:02 What Post-Scarcity Means Economically
5:10 Incentives Without Scarcity
8:17 Distribution, Duty, and Designed Idleness
14:27 Ownership and Property in a Post-Scarcity Economy
20:03 The Star Trek Economy & the Myth of a Moneyless Society
22:58 Wealth, Inheritance & Intergenerational Power
27:57 Upward Mobility and Inequality
29:02 Economic Failure Modes in Post-Scarcity
30:35 Where Economics Still Matters
33:02 The Infinite Price of a Meaningful Life

The Economics of a Post-Scarcity Universe - What Happens When Everything Is Free?

The Economics of a Post-Scarcity Universe - What Happens When Everything Is Free? (Narration Only)

The Big Bang is the reigning explanation for our universe’s origin—but what if it’s wrong? This episode dives into cosmic controversies and the theories that challenge everything we thought we knew.



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What If the Big Bang Never Happened?

Episode 730.1; July 6, 2025

Written, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur

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What If the Big Bang Never Happened?

This episode explores how spaceports will evolve in design, technology, and purpose—shifting from fuel-thirsty towers to seamless transport hubs for Earth, Moon, Mars, and beyond.
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Spaceport Innovations - Designing the Next Generation of Launch Sites
July 10, 2025; Episode 731
Written, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur
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Anthrofuturism
Atlantis Project
Jarred Eagley
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Phil Swan
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Stellardrone, "Red Giant", "Billions and Billions"

Spaceport Innovations: Designing the Next Generation of Launch Sites (Narration Only)

Forget tentacles—what matters is the mind. We explore how alien behavior might emerge from evolution, culture, and technology, and why our biggest first contact risk may be misunderstanding.

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How Would Aliens Behave?
July 13, 2025; Episode 732
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Stellardrone, "Red Giant"
Chapters
0:00 Intro - Alien Expectations vs. Reality
4:04 The Evolutionary Roots of  Alien Behavior
8:19 From Common Ground to Alien Paths: Divergent Behaviors
13:19 First Contact: Communication & Misunderstanding
20:11 Alien Morality: Do They Even Have Ethics?
26:04 Alien Minds, Human Limits: The Final Reflection

How Would Aliens Behave? (Narration Only)

Transhumanism promises a better humanity—or perhaps something no longer human at all. Join us as we explore the moral dilemmas and future paths of human augmentation.

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How Would Aliens Behave?
July 13, 2025; Episode 732
Written, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur
Editor: Donagh Broderick
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Stellardrone, "Red Giant", "Billions and Billions"
Taras Harkavyi, "Alpha and..."

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