Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur

By Isaac Arthur

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.

Episodes (30)

The End of Science

The End of Science (Narration Only)

The Space Habitat Diaspora – Humanity Spreads Without Planets

The Space Habitat Diaspora – Humanity Spreads Without Planets (Narration Only)

Interstellar Banking - The Galactic Financial System

Interstellar Banking - The Galactic Financial System (Narration Only)

Cosmic Strings – Cracks in the Fabric of the Universe (Narration Only)

Cosmic Strings – Cracks in the Fabric of the Universe

The Fermi Paradox: Human Uniqueness and Oddity

The Fermi Paradox: Human Uniqueness and Oddity (Narration Only)

Additive Manufacturing in Microgravity

Additive Manufacturing in Microgravity (Narration Only)

1 Million A.D. (Narration Only)

1 Million A.D.

Magnetic Monopoles & Magmatter - The Strongest Material That Might Exist

Magnetic Monopoles & Magmatter - The Strongest Material That Might Exist (Narration Only)

Post-Consciousness Civilizations: Evolving Beyond Human Awareness

Post-Consciousness Civilizations: Evolving Beyond Human Awareness (Narration Only)

Fleet of the Void - Designing Warships for Deep Space

Fleet of the Void - Designing Warships for Deep Space (Narration Only)

Genetic Bottlenecks – How Few People Can Start a World? Or Restart One? (Narration Only)

Genetic Bottlenecks – How Few People Can Start a World? Or Restart One?

The Tokamak Problem: Can We Ever Make Fusion Practical?

The Tokamak Problem: Can We Ever Make Fusion Practical? (Narration Only)

Nomadic Aliens – Cultures That Wander the Galaxy

Nomadic Aliens – Cultures That Wander the Galaxy (Narration Only)

SETI Explained - How We Search for Alien Civilizations (Narration Only)

SETI Explained - How We Search for Alien Civilizations

Fleet Unity: The Eridani Expedition - Interstellar Beachhead

Fleet Unity: The Eridani Expedition - Interstellar Beachhead (Narration Only)

background image dithered

Start discovering podcast insights today

Start with a 7-day trial and explore a growing catalog of popular podcasts. No credit card required.

Start free trial

Try live search

No credit card required • 7-day trial • Cancel anytime