Is there a hidden dimension beyond space and time, a cosmic shortcut that could let us defy the speed of light? From warp drives to wormholes, science fiction has long dreamed of hyperspace travel—but could it ever be real? Watch my exclusive video The End of Science...
The Edge of the Universe
Get a free month of Curiosity Stream: https://curiositystream.com/isaacarthur The Universe is immense. Does it have an edge out beyond the Cosmological Event Horizon? Or in time, before the Big Bang? Or in higher dimensions like Hyperspace? Visit our Website:...
Clarketech: Technologies Indistinguishable from Magic
Visit our sponsor, Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ Science Fiction often presents us technologies that go far beyond the realms of known science, but many of these, such as force fields, inertial dampeners, anti-gravity, or faster than light travel might...
FTL04: Wormholes
In Episode 4 we look at the concept of wormholes, how they derive from General Relativity, the various different types and theories, and some under-considered uses of wormholes. We'll also discuss some myths and misunderstandings of the concept. Support the Channel on...
FTL03: Alcubierre Warp Drives
In Episode 3 we look at the concept of warp drives, a theoretical type of spaceship propulsion that warps spacetime to allow faster than light travel. We discuss the basic concept and the scientific and technological hurdles to developing it, along with clearing up...
Faster Than Light ep02: Tachyons and Time Travel
Our second installment of a new series looking at Faster Than Light, or FTL, concepts and technologies. In this episode we look at the Tachyon, a hypothetical superluminal particle than can travel back in time as well as looking at what theory tells us about Time...
Faster Than Light ep01: Quantum Entanglement
Our first installment of a new series looking at Faster Than Light, or FTL, concepts and technologies. In this episode we review the basics of Special Relativity and some misconceptions about it, then look at Quantum Entanglement. Support the Channel on Patreon:...
