Meet the caretaker AIs: guardians of planets, habitats, and civilizations. What happens when machines become the spirit and soul of the worlds they protect? Checkout Rifftrax https://go.nebula.tv/rifftrax?ref=isaacarthur Watch my exclusive video The Fermi Paradox -...
From Asimov’s Foundation to Warhammer 40K and Twilight Imperium, science fiction is filled with collapsing empires. But could civilizational decline really explain why the Universe seems so empty? Watch my exclusive video The Fermi Paradox - Civilization Extinction...
Colonies won’t always last forever—sometimes planets revert, habitats decay, and entire worlds are left in ruins. Join us as we examine the life cycle of abandoned space settlements. Watch my exclusive video The Fermi Paradox - Civilization Extinction Cycles:...
Could the origins of life on Earth trace back to a natural nuclear reactor? Long before humanity split the atom, nature itself may have done it first. In this episode, we explore the astonishing possibility that self-sustaining fission reactions—like the Oklo natural...
Feudalism once ruled Earth—could it rule the cosmos too? We dive into the strange but plausible world of space nobles, orbital dukes, and knights of the vacuum clad in power armor or piloting mecha. Watch my exclusive video The Economics of Immortality:...
From O’Neill cylinders to spiral habitats, discover how humanity might build colossal, interconnected cities high above Earth. Watch my exclusive video The Economics of Immortality: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-the-economics-of-immortality Get Nebula using my...
From geostationary satellites to lunar megastructures, we ask: is the Moon the best place to build giant power stations for Earth? Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZFipeZtQM5CKUjx6grh54g/join Visit our Website:...
Could humanity actually keep the Sun burning longer? We explore the wild idea of “starlifting” to extend our star’s life by billions of years. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZFipeZtQM5CKUjx6grh54g/join Visit our Website:...
Join us as we journey beyond the birth of the universe to unravel the mysteries of what might have preceded the Big Bang—and whether time itself had a beginning. Watch my exclusive video Mass Drivers on the Moon:...
Transhumanism promises a better humanity—or perhaps something no longer human at all. Join us as we explore the moral dilemmas and future paths of human augmentation. Watch my exclusive video Mass Drivers on the Moon:...
From quantum tunneling to cosmic inflation, we journey through the theories behind the Big Bang and beyond — and ask the big question: could another Big Bang be in our cosmic future? Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Join Nebula:...
The Fermi Paradox asks why, in a vast and ancient universe, we see no signs of alien life. In this episode, we explore five explanations that make sense—and seven popular ones that, despite sounding good, fall flat under closer scrutiny. Join this channel to get...