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Is 3I/ATLAS an Alien Artifact?
3I/ATLAS is only the third interstellar object we’ve ever seen — but could it really be an alien artifact, or just another comet with unusual traits? Watch my exclusive video The Economics of Immortality:...
Life in Methane Oceans: Could Aliens Evolve on Titan-like Worlds?
Could life thrive in seas of methane instead of water? We explore Titan-like worlds and the alien ecosystems they might harbor. Watch my exclusive video The Economics of Immortality: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-the-economics-of-immortality...
Space Habitat Clusters & Conglomerations
Space isn’t just for lonely colonies—it’s for communities. Join us as we imagine constellations of space habitats bound by tethers, trade, and trust, building not just homes in the stars but entire civilizations. Watch my exclusive video The...
Life on Mars? Perseverance’s Sapphire Canyon Discovery
NASA’s Perseverance rover may have found the best hint yet of Martian life — strange minerals in Jezero Crater that could be microbial fingerprints… or just clever geology. Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Join Nebula:...
Feudal Futures: Knights & Nobles in the Space Age
Feudalism once ruled Earth—could it rule the cosmos too? We dive into the strange but plausible world of space nobles, orbital dukes, and knights of the vacuum clad in power armor or piloting mecha. Watch my exclusive video The Economics of...
Colonial Economies – How Do You Make Money on a New Planet?
You’ve made it to a new world—but how do you make a living when Earth is light-years away? We chart how colonies bootstrap markets, money, and meaning—from scrip and rationing to trade networks and post-scarcity systems. Watch my exclusive video...
Why Starship Windows Are Tiny
Space hates glass: every extra window is a liability when even a grain of dust at 0.1c has the energy of TNT. Let’s bust the skylight myth and see why real starships will be armored, not panoramic. Join this channel to get access to perks:...
Could We Accidentally Destroy the Universe?
What if the end of everything came not from cosmic fate, but from us? This episode examines the physics, probability, and peril of experiments that could, in theory, unravel the universe. Watch my exclusive video The Economics of Immortality:...
Orbital Arcologies: Mega-Cities in Space
From O’Neill cylinders to spiral habitats, discover how humanity might build colossal, interconnected cities high above Earth. Watch my exclusive video The Economics of Immortality: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-the-economics-of-immortality...