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Will the universe fade, rip apart, collapse, reset, or simply stop making sense? A tour of the strangest possible endings of reality. Get Nebula using my link for 50% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthur Check out Joe's...
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Ask Me Anything About the Future | Space, AI, Aliens & Civilization | SFIA July 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...