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A new version of the original video covering the Dyson Dilemma of the Fermi Paradox, in which we cover the apparent contradiction in the lack of numerous Dyson Spheres in the Universe and their seeming inevitable construction by growth-oriented...
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In the 7th episode of the Megastructures series we look at Hoop Worlds, a type of artificial planet with some surprising properties. Support the Channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur Listen or Download the audio of this episode...
Faster Than Light ep02: Tachyons and Time Travel
Our second installment of a new series looking at Faster Than Light, or FTL, concepts and technologies. In this episode we look at the Tachyon, a hypothetical superluminal particle than can travel back in time as well as looking at what theory...
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Black Hole Starships
A continuing look at possible technologies using artificial Black Holes as power sources, focusing on spaceship concepts, as well as the impact on SETI. In this video we will examine the basic concept, as well as refueling black holes, using black...
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