From Clarke’s Sentinel to deep-space defense systems, this episode dives into the idea of machine monitors—guardians of planets, civilizations, and secrets too ancient to name. Watch my exclusive video Antimatter Propulsion: Harnessing the Power of Annihilation -...
Transcendence
Many seek a path to enlightenment through study and meditation, but what does science tell us about transcendence? And could entire civilizations seek to leave this reality behind? Watch my exclusive video Exploring The Multiverse:...
Self-Repairing Machines
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Cyborg Civilizations
We often contemplate cyborgs, people enhanced by machines, but what would a civilization built upon cybernetics be like? Watch my exclusive video Planetary Archives & Stasis Vaults: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-planetary-archives-stasis-vaults Get Nebula...
Roko’s Basilisk: Dangerous Knowledge & All-Powerful AI
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When Will Most Cars Be Self Driving?
As performance improves for automated vehicles, there is that question of when and how, as well as if, most vehicles on the road will be self-driving.
Grey Goo
Grey Goo is a hypothetical substance composed of trillions of tiny self-replicating machines that half run amok and out of control, potentially obliterating entire planets.
Aliens vs AI
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Spaceship Factories
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Cyborg Armies
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Robots & Warfare
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Life in 2323 A.D.
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