Colonial Economies – How Do You Make Money on a New Planet?

Colonial Economies – How Do You Make Money on a New Planet?

You’ve made it to a new world—but how do you make a living when Earth is light-years away? We chart how colonies bootstrap markets, money, and meaning—from scrip and rationing to trade networks and post-scarcity systems. Watch my exclusive video The Economics of...
Why Starship Windows Are Tiny

Why Starship Windows Are Tiny

Space hates glass: every extra window is a liability when even a grain of dust at 0.1c has the energy of TNT. Let’s bust the skylight myth and see why real starships will be armored, not panoramic. Join this channel to get access to perks:...
Could We Accidentally Destroy the Universe?

Could We Accidentally Destroy the Universe?

What if the end of everything came not from cosmic fate, but from us? This episode examines the physics, probability, and peril of experiments that could, in theory, unravel the universe. Watch my exclusive video The Economics of Immortality:...
Orbital Arcologies: Mega-Cities in Space

Orbital Arcologies: Mega-Cities in Space

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...
The Empty Atom

The Empty Atom

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