A in-depth look at KIC 8462582, also known as Tabby's Star. We'll explore how this star became famous for an anomaly, what that anomaly was, and the various theories for what might be causing it. Listen or Download the audio of this episode from Soundcloud:...
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:...
Continuing our look at Dyson Spheres we examine the concept of the Nicoll-Dyson Beam, a type of advanced weapon that uses the output of an entire sun to create a laser that can strike target across the galaxy. Support the Channel on Patreon:...
A look at the simplest type of Dyson Sphere, the Shkadov Thruster, a device able to move entire solar systems Support the Channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur Listen or Download the audio of this episode from Soundcloud:...
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 technological...
An in-depth look at the Fermi Paradox in terms of Kardashev 2+ civilizations. This video has been updated, the new version can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfuK8la0y6s
An overview of very large artificial constructs from space stations to Dyson spheres. Including building artificial worlds around black holes to how to destroy a star.