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The Prison Planet Problem – Exiled to Space
Would we ever colonize space with prisoners? From penal colonies to prison planets, we explore whether exile could become a second chance, a new civilization, or a nightmare with rockets. Get Nebula using my link for 50% off an annual subscription:...
Could You Deadlift an Asteroid?
Could you actually deadlift an asteroid in low gravity? It sounds absurd, but depending on the asteroid, your body, and the gravity involved, the answer gets surprisingly interesting. 🚀 Join this channel to get access to perks:...
How Big Could Human Civilization Get?
How big could human civilization become? From trillion-person worlds to Dyson swarms, galaxy-spanning cultures, and digital minds, we explore just how far humanity could scale. Get Nebula using my link for 50% off an annual subscription:...
Can a Civilization Forget How Its Own Technology Works?
What happens when the machines still work, but nobody remembers how they were built? We explore technological amnesia, black-box automation, lost expertise, and civilizations trapped inside inherited technology. Get Nebula using my link for 50% off...
Ask Me Anything About the Future | Space, AI, Aliens & Civilization | SFIA October Live Q&A
Join Isaac Arthur for a live discussion on the future of humanity and the technologies that will get us there! 🌌 This month, we are diving deep into your questions on space megastructures, interstellar travel, and the long-term trajectory of our...
Floating Cities Above Gas Giants
Why build floating cities above Jupiter and Saturn? Not for fusion fuel, but for something far more valuable: the staggering amounts of hydrogen, nitrogen, and raw material needed to build a spacefaring civilization. Get Nebula using my link for...
The First Space Elevator: Where Would We Build It?
If we could build a space elevator tomorrow, where should it go? Earth may be the obvious answer, but the Moon, Mars, and other worlds may be far easier. We compare the best candidates. Get Nebula using my link for 50% off an annual subscription:...
What Is the Fastest Thing Humans Have Ever Built?
What’s the fastest object humanity has ever built—and how did we get it moving that fast? The answer involves a spacecraft, the Sun, and some seriously extreme physics. 🚀 Join this channel to get access to perks:...
Ion Drives: The Slow Rockets That Win Space
Ion drives are slow, quiet, and astonishingly efficient. From asteroid freighters and Mars cargo ships to the infrastructure behind future starships, these patient engines may help build civilization across the Solar System. Get Nebula using my...