Loud & Quiet Aliens

Loud & Quiet Aliens

The Fermi Paradox looks at the apparent absence of Loud Alien Civilizations, and asks if instead there may be Quiet Aliens, but what are Loud & Quiet Aliens? Produced, Written & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound...

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Ammonia-Based Lifeforms

Ammonia-Based Lifeforms

Get a free bag of fresh coffee with any Trade subscription at https://www.drinktrade.com/isaacarthur Our search for extraterrestrial life assumes alien life based on water and carbon, but could there be biochemistries based on other substances? NSS Townhall...

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Deciphering Alien Codes

Deciphering Alien Codes

Learning a new human language is tricky enough, so could we ever hope to decrypt alien languages from species we've never met? Cryptic Aliens: https://youtu.be/thdC-HlRHWg Alien Languages: https://youtu.be/_OpoWJbo7oM Produced, Written & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur...

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Aliens Beyond the Galactic Rim?

Aliens Beyond the Galactic Rim?

Worlds far from the Galactic Core are thought to be low in many important elements for life, but some new research calls that into doubt, indicating that the ancient old worlds of the galactic rim might harbor alien life. See our episode The Fermi Paradox: The...

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Coexistence with Aliens

Coexistence with Aliens

One day we may encounter intelligent aliens, but can we ever hope to understand their psychology and coexist with them if we do? Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthur Watch my exclusive video on Space Freighters:...

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Hungry Aliens

Hungry Aliens

Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthur Watch my exclusive video on Space Freighters: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-space-freighters The galaxy is a dark, mysterious, and silent place - perhaps it is quiet...

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The Fermi Paradox: Searching For Dyson Spheres

The Fermi Paradox: Searching For Dyson Spheres

Go to https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ to get a 30-day free trial + the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual subscription. Many believe civilizations which survive the challenges of technology will inevitability build Dyson Spheres encompassing their...

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The Fermi Paradox: Galactic Habitable Zones

The Fermi Paradox: Galactic Habitable Zones

Go to https://buyraycon.com/isaacarthur for 15% off your order! Brought to you by Raycon. Our galaxy is a dangerous place for life. A vast storm of stars in which new ones are born and die in deadly displays. How much of the galaxy is truly safe for life to emerge in?...

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Humanity: Firstborn Space Civilization

Humanity: Firstborn Space Civilization

Go to https://buyraycon.com/isaacarthur for 15% off sitewide! Brought to you by Raycon. As we continue to scan the heavens for signs of intelligent life, we must contemplate what it might mean if we are the first civilization to ever arise. Visit our Website:...

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The Plan For After SETI Is Successful

The Plan For After SETI Is Successful

Sign up for a Curiosity Stream subscription and also get a free Nebula subscription (the streaming platform built by creators) here: https://curiositystream.com/isaacarthur One day we may get a signal from beyond Earth, positive proof of the Existence of...

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Grabby Aliens & The Fermi Paradox

Grabby Aliens & The Fermi Paradox

Start Forging New Worlds: https://www.worldanvil.com/isaac-arthur The new Grabby Aliens model proposes that the Universe may already contain several thousand immense alien empires... and that we may soon be one of them. See the Grabby Aliens Paper & Presentations:...

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Barriers to Becoming a Kardashev Civilization

Barriers to Becoming a Kardashev Civilization

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