What if alien civilizations exist—but chose to hide? Exploring shadow empires, cosmic silence, and the limits of secrecy in space. Get Nebula using my link for 50% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthur Check out Mad Kings:...
How big could space habitats really get? From O’Neill cylinders to Ringworlds and Topopolises, we explore the true limits of megastructure scale. Get Nebula using my link for 50% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthur Watch my exclusive video...
From frozen habitats to millennia-long journeys, we explore the science behind cryogenic arks and deep-time interstellar travel. Get Nebula using my link for 50% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthur Check out Joe Scott's Oldest & Newest:...
It’s been two years since our last live session, and with so much changing in science and AI, it’s time to catch up. I’ll be taking your questions live on everything from space megastructures to the future of civilization. 🚀 Join this channel to get access to perks:...
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Humanity’s first interstellar missions may reach Alpha Centauri—but what comes next? Explore nearby stars, colony plans, and how we’ll build civilizations beyond our stellar neighbor. Checkout Scav: https://go.nebula.tv/scav?ref=isaacarthur Watch my exclusive video...
Dyson Spheres aren’t just sci-fi—they’re real engineering concepts that could let advanced civilizations capture a star’s full power. Here’s why scientists take them seriously. Join this channel to get access to perks:...
What does it take to turn the Sun into a power grid? Discover the step-by-step path from asteroid mining to a star-spanning megastructure. Watch my exclusive video Dark Biospheres: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-dark-biospheres-life-on-worlds-without-sunlight...
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:...
From Venus’s crushing heat to black holes’ cosmic spaghetti makers, we explore the absolute worst places to build a space colony — and how extreme engineering could still make them livable. Even the deadliest real estate in the cosmos can become prime property with...
Everyone talks about terraforming Mars, but Venus might be the real prize. Discover the surprising ways we could cool, reshape, and colonize this hostile world. Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Join Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthur Support us on...
What if humanity’s future isn’t on Earth—or even other planets—but in colossal artificial worlds built in space? In this episode, we explore the O’Neill Cylinder, a visionary space habitat that could house millions, serve as interstellar arks, and transform the cosmos...