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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Interplanetary Warfare

Interplanetary Warfare

Following on our look at Space Warfare concepts, we look at popular ideas from science and science fiction for war between planets, or inside a fully colonized solar system or Dyson Swarm. Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Join the Facebook Group:...

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Megastructures 1.1: Dyson Spheres

Megastructures 1.1: Dyson Spheres

We return to the Megastructures series to examine the the concept of a Dyson Sphere, a means of enclosing a star to gather all of it energy. We will look at myths and misconceptions about Dyson Spheres, as well as a number of additional purposes they can be put to,...

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Psychohistory

Psychohistory

A look at methods for predicting the future, how plausible they are and what hurdles they face, with a focus on Isaac Asimov's concept of Psychohistory, from the classic Foundation series. Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Join the Facebook Group:...

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