Mind Uploading

Mind Uploading

Use my link http://www.audible.com/isaac or text "ISAAC" to 500-500 to get a free book including a copy of "The Singularity Trap" and a 30-day free trial of Audible. The ability to be able to copy or upload the mind has been discussed much in science fiction, and...

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Post Scarcity Civilizations: Reality & Simulation

Post Scarcity Civilizations: Reality & Simulation

If sufficiently high-tech civilizations can simulate almost anything they desire, what would be the impact on how they viewed reality? Today we will explore the possible effects on civilizations when it's individual members can have anything they want, and if society...

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Post Scarcity Civilizations & Privacy

Post Scarcity Civilizations & Privacy

Start protecting your internet experience today with 77% off a 3 year plan by using code ‘ISAAC’ at http://www.NordVPN.com/ISAAC This episode begins an in-depth look at Post-Scarcity Civilizations, seeming Utopias where virtually anything is available to its citizens...

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Interstellar Warfare

Interstellar Warfare

A look at the future of warfare in the void between the stars. Today we will examine the concepts from science fiction of how such conflicts might occur and see how realistic they are under known science. Check out the companion videos with Legion Tech studios: Full...

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Hive Minds

Hive Minds

The concept of linking many minds together to act in concert, or even fuse into a new singular entity, has been popular in science fiction for decades. Today we will explore the idea and Networked Intelligence in general, to see how realistic it is, and what benefits...

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Machine Rebellion

Machine Rebellion

The possibility of Artificial Intelligence turning on humanity has been a concern for as long as we've had computers. Today we will look at some of those fears and see which ones might be valid and which might not be cause for alarm. Use my link...

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Outward Bound: Colonizing Titan

Outward Bound: Colonizing Titan

We continue our look at colonizing the solar system by visiting Saturn's moon Titan. Visit our sponsor, Brilliant: https://www.Brilliant.org/IsaacArthur We will examine the options for less classic colonization by exploring alternatives to manned colonization and...

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Androids

Androids

Androids, machines that look and act human, are rapidly leaving the realms of science fiction and entering science fact. In this episode we explore their uses, dangers, ethical dilemmas, and more. Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Join the Facebook Group:...

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Consciousness and Identity

Consciousness and Identity

A look at how emerging concepts in science & technology could disrupt our most our understandings of identity, consciousness, and free will. This is the 5th episode of the Existential Crisis series which looks at concepts like Transhumanism, Life Extension, the...

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Megastructures 10: Matrioshka Brains

Megastructures 10: Matrioshka Brains

In Episode 10 we explore the Matrioshka Brain, a nested Layer type of Dyson Sphere designed to turn stars in to giant computers, and conclude our look at Dyson Spheres and other types of Stellar Engines. Support the Channel on Patreon:...

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Transhumanism and Immortality

Transhumanism and Immortality

An in-depth look at the Transhumanism movement and related concepts, with a special focus on pathways for extending the human lifespan. Topics including SENS and anti-aging research, mind uploading, Technological Singularities, and physical and mental augmentation....

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