Synopsis
Podcast by Isaac Arthur
Episodes
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Benevolent Aliens
28/05/2020 Duration: 23minScience fiction often shows us seemingly benevolent aliens whose UFOs come in peace then turn out to have sinister motives and hidden conspiracies, but what would a genuinely friendly group of extraterrestrials be like? Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/xWcEXBikPgw The first 1000 people who click the link in the description will get 2 free months of Skillshare Premium: https://skl.sh/isaacarthur17 Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur SFIA Merchandise available: https://www.signil.com/sfia/ Social Media: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content. SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE Listen or Download the audio of this episode from Soundcloud: Episode's Audio-only version: https://soundcloud.com/isaac-arthur-148927746/benevolent-aliens Episode's Narration-only version: https:/
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Benevolent Aliens (Narration Only)
28/05/2020 Duration: 23minScience fiction often shows us seemingly benevolent aliens whose UFOs come in peace then turn out to have sinister motives and hidden conspiracies, but what would a genuinely friendly group of extraterrestrials be like? Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/xWcEXBikPgw The first 1000 people who click the link in the description will get 2 free months of Skillshare Premium: https://skl.sh/isaacarthur17 Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur SFIA Merchandise available: https://www.signil.com/sfia/ Social Media: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content. SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE Listen or Download the audio of this episode from Soundcloud: Episode's Audio-only version: https://soundcloud.com/isaac-arthur-148927746/benevolent-aliens Episode's Narration-only version: https:/
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Antimatter Factories & Uses
21/05/2020 Duration: 43minAntimatter represents both the most powerful weapon and most powerful fuel for a future humanity, if we can ever learn to make it efficiently and store it safely. Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/OeJI3LUJzlA Visit our sponsor, Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur SFIA Merchandise available: https://www.signil.com/sfia/ Social Media: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content. SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE Credits: Antimatter Factories & Uses Episode 239; May 21, 2020 Writers Isaac Arthur Steve Nixon Editors Darius Said Jerry Guern Keith Blockus Produced & Narrated by Isaac Arthur Cover Art: Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier Graphics Fishy Tree https://www.deviantart.com/fishytree/ Ken York (YD V
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Antimatter Factories & Uses (Narration Only)
21/05/2020 Duration: 42minAntimatter represents both the most powerful weapon and most powerful fuel for a future humanity, if we can ever learn to make it efficiently and store it safely. Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/OeJI3LUJzlA Visit our sponsor, Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur SFIA Merchandise available: https://www.signil.com/sfia/ Social Media: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content. SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE Credits: Antimatter Factories & Uses Episode 239; May 21, 2020 Writers Isaac Arthur Steve Nixon Editors Darius Said Jerry Guern Keith Blockus Produced & Narrated by Isaac Arthur Cover Art: Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier Graphics Fishy Tree https://www.deviantart.com/fishytree/ Ken York (YD V
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Conscious Stellar Objects
17/05/2020 Duration: 20minAncient cultures long thought the Sun had a mind of it's own, but could life form in stars by nature or exist by artificial origins, and what would star with a mind of its own be like? Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/L_3CMve_gHI Get a free month of Curiosity Stream: http://curiositystream.com/isaacarthur Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur SFIA Merchandise available: https://www.signil.com/sfia/ Social Media: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content. SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE Credits: Conscious Stellar Objects Episode 238a, Season 6E20a Written, Produced, and Narrated by: Isaac Arthur Editors Andy Nelson S. Kopperud Graphics by Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana Ken York https://www.facebook.com/YDVisual/ Kris Holland (Mafic Studios)
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Conscious Stellar Objects (Narration Only)
17/05/2020 Duration: 19minAncient cultures long thought the Sun had a mind of it's own, but could life form in stars by nature or exist by artificial origins, and what would star with a mind of its own be like? Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/L_3CMve_gHI Get a free month of Curiosity Stream: http://curiositystream.com/isaacarthur Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur SFIA Merchandise available: https://www.signil.com/sfia/ Social Media: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content. SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE Credits: Conscious Stellar Objects Episode 238a, Season 6E20a Written, Produced, and Narrated by: Isaac Arthur Editors Andy Nelson S. Kopperud Graphics by Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana Ken York https://www.facebook.com/YDVisual/ Kris Holland (Mafic Studios)
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Parallel Universes & Alternate Realities
14/05/2020 Duration: 25minParallel Universes, Multiverses, Alternate Timeline & Realities are the focus of many theories of physics and popular science & science fiction. Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/jK46WwMGF54 Start listening with a 30-day Audible trial and your first audiobook plus two Audible Originals are free. Visit http://www.audible.com/isaac or text "isaac" to 500-500. Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur SFIA Merchandise available: https://www.signil.com/sfia/ Social Media: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content. SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE Credits: Parallel Universes & Alternate Realities Episode 238; May 14, 2020 Writers: Isaac Arthur Editors: Jerry Guern Keith Blockus Matthew Acker Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur Cover Art: Jakub Grygier https://www.a
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Parallel Universe & Alternate Realities (Narration Only)
14/05/2020 Duration: 23minParallel Universes, Multiverses, Alternate Timeline & Realities are the focus of many theories of physics and popular science & science fiction. Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/jK46WwMGF54 Start listening with a 30-day Audible trial and your first audiobook plus two Audible Originals are free. Visit http://www.audible.com/isaac or text "isaac" to 500-500. Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur SFIA Merchandise available: https://www.signil.com/sfia/ Social Media: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content. SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE Credits: Parallel Universes & Alternate Realities Episode 238; May 14, 2020 Writers: Isaac Arthur Editors: Jerry Guern Keith Blockus Matthew Acker Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur Cover Art: Jakub Grygier https://www.a
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Life As A Digital Being (Narration Only)
07/05/2020 Duration: 27minIn the future we might see the rise of minds entirely on computers, be it uploaded humans, transhumans, or artificial intelligence. But what would such an existence be like? Would they interact with our world or live in entirely virtual realities or simulated universes? Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/xlLGgu72vyY Visit our sponsor, Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur SFIA Merchandise available: https://www.signil.com/sfia/ Social Media: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content. SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE Credits: Life as a Digital Being Episode 237; May 7, 2020 Writers: Isaac Arthur Editors: Darius Said Jerry Guern Keith Blockus Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur Cover Art: Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.
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Life As A Digital Being
07/05/2020 Duration: 27minIn the future we might see the rise of minds entirely on computers, be it uploaded humans, transhumans, or artificial intelligence. But what would such an existence be like? Would they interact with our world or live in entirely virtual realities or simulated universes? Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/xlLGgu72vyY Visit our sponsor, Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur SFIA Merchandise available: https://www.signil.com/sfia/ Social Media: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content. SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE Credits: Life as a Digital Being Episode 237; May 7, 2020 Writers: Isaac Arthur Editors: Darius Said Jerry Guern Keith Blockus Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur Cover Art: Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.
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Genetic Divergence & Civilization
30/04/2020 Duration: 24minAs humanity reaches out to the stars and make new homes on strange new worlds, how will our genetics & DNA change under those alien planets? Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/wfNapnb-Jwc The first 1000 people who click the link in the description will get 2 free months of Skillshare Premium: https://skl.sh/isaacarthur16 Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur SFIA Merchandise available: https://www.signil.com/sfia/ Social Media: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content. SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE Credits: Genetic Divergence & Civilization Episode 236; April 30, 2020 Writers: Isaac Arthur Editors: Jerry Guern Keith Blockus S. Kopperud Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur Cover Art: Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier Graphics: Bryan Ver
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Genetic Divergence & Civilization (Narration Only)
30/04/2020 Duration: 23minAs humanity reaches out to the stars and make new homes on strange new worlds, how will our genetics & DNA change under those alien planets? Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/wfNapnb-Jwc The first 1000 people who click the link in the description will get 2 free months of Skillshare Premium: https://skl.sh/isaacarthur16 Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur SFIA Merchandise available: https://www.signil.com/sfia/ Social Media: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content. SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE Credits: Genetic Divergence & Civilization Episode 236; April 30, 2020 Writers: Isaac Arthur Editors: Jerry Guern Keith Blockus S. Kopperud Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur Cover Art: Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier Graphics: Bryan Ver
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Economies Of The Future
23/04/2020 Duration: 28minThe future of humanity might be one of unrivaled prosperity - a post-scarcity civilization - of abundant power, advanced automation and robotics, and sophisticated artificial intelligence helping boost efficiency to all economic sectors. But what would such an economy look like, and what challenges might we face getting there? Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/ztrG20lZRvA Visit our sponsor, Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ Isaac & Sarah's Wedding Registry: https://www.myregistry.com/wedding-registry/sarah-fowler-and-isaac-arthur-rock-creek-oh/2260571 Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur SFIA Merchandise available: https://www.signil.com/sfia/ Social Media: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content. SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE Credits: Economies of t
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Economies Of The Future (Narration Only)
23/04/2020 Duration: 27minThe future of humanity might be one of unrivaled prosperity - a post-scarcity civilization - of abundant power, advanced automation and robotics, and sophisticated artificial intelligence helping boost efficiency to all economic sectors. But what would such an economy look like, and what challenges might we face getting there? Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/ztrG20lZRvA Visit our sponsor, Brilliant: https://brilliant.org/IsaacArthur/ Isaac & Sarah's Wedding Registry: https://www.myregistry.com/wedding-registry/sarah-fowler-and-isaac-arthur-rock-creek-oh/2260571 Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur SFIA Merchandise available: https://www.signil.com/sfia/ Social Media: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content. SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE Credits: Economies of t
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The Future Of Garbage (Narration Only)
19/04/2020 Duration: 17minThe other side of the coin to all the new & future wonders we produce is what to do with them when they're old or broken. Today we examine the future of garbage, waste, and recycling. Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/YozXkvCREfs Get a free month of Curiosity Stream: http://curiositystream.com/isaacarthur Isaac & Sarah's Wedding Registry: https://www.myregistry.com/wedding-registry/sarah-fowler-and-isaac-arthur-rock-creek-oh/2260571 Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur SFIA Merchandise available: https://www.signil.com/sfia/ Social Media: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content. SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE Credits: Alien Civilizations: Non-Carbon Based Life Episode 234, Season 6 E16 Written, Produced, and Narrated by: Isaac Arthur Editors: S. Kopperud Music
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The Future Of Garbage
19/04/2020 Duration: 18minThe other side of the coin to all the new & future wonders we produce is what to do with them when they're old or broken. Today we examine the future of garbage, waste, and recycling. Watch the video version: https://youtu.be/YozXkvCREfs Get a free month of Curiosity Stream: http://curiositystream.com/isaacarthur Isaac & Sarah's Wedding Registry: https://www.myregistry.com/wedding-registry/sarah-fowler-and-isaac-arthur-rock-creek-oh/2260571 Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur SFIA Merchandise available: https://www.signil.com/sfia/ Social Media: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content. SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE Credits: Alien Civilizations: Non-Carbon Based Life Episode 234, Season 6 E16 Written, Produced, and Narrated by: Isaac Arthur Editors: S. Kopperud Music
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Non-Carbon Based Life
16/04/2020 Duration: 25minScience Fiction has long contemplated the idea that alien life not based on carbon chemistry such as silicon might exist on distant and strange worlds, or might be made to exist advanced biological engineering. What would such life be like? Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/Y584AjZmqwY Start listening with a 30-day Audible trial and your first audiobook plus two Audible Originals are free. Visit http://www.audible.com/isaac or text "isaac" to 500-500. Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur SFIA Merchandise available: https://www.signil.com/sfia/ Social Media: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content. SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE Credits: Alien Civilizations: Non-Carbon Based Life Episode 234, Season 6 E16 Written by: Isaac Arthur Jerry Guern Editors: Darius Said Keith
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Non-Carbon Based Life (Narration Only)
16/04/2020 Duration: 24minScience Fiction has long contemplated the idea that alien life not based on carbon chemistry such as silicon might exist on distant and strange worlds, or might be made to exist advanced biological engineering. What would such life be like? Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/Y584AjZmqwY Start listening with a 30-day Audible trial and your first audiobook plus two Audible Originals are free. Visit http://www.audible.com/isaac or text "isaac" to 500-500. Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur SFIA Merchandise available: https://www.signil.com/sfia/ Social Media: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content. SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE Credits: Alien Civilizations: Non-Carbon Based Life Episode 234, Season 6 E16 Written by: Isaac Arthur Jerry Guern Editors: Darius Said Keith
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Technological Stagnation (Narration Only)
09/04/2020 Duration: 26minWe often see science as an eternal march forward, but could a society stop advancing, either by choice or by running out own new things to discover. Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/vlJIWlyLOmU Go to https://www.expressvpn.com/isaacarthur and find out how you can get 3 months free. Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur SFIA Merchandise available: https://www.signil.com/sfia/ Social Media: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content. SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE Credits: Technological Stagnation Episode 233; Apr 9, 2020 Writers: Isaac Arthur Editors: Darius Said Jerry Guern Keith Blockus Konstantin Sokerin Produced & Narrated by Isaac Arthur Cover Art: Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier Graphics Darth Biomech https://www.artstation.com/darth_biome
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Technological Stagnation
09/04/2020 Duration: 27minWe often see science as an eternal march forward, but could a society stop advancing, either by choice or by running out own new things to discover. Watch the Video Version: https://youtu.be/vlJIWlyLOmU Go to https://www.expressvpn.com/isaacarthur and find out how you can get 3 months free. Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur SFIA Merchandise available: https://www.signil.com/sfia/ Social Media: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content. SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE Credits: Technological Stagnation Episode 233; Apr 9, 2020 Writers: Isaac Arthur Editors: Darius Said Jerry Guern Keith Blockus Konstantin Sokerin Produced & Narrated by Isaac Arthur Cover Art: Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier Graphics Darth Biomech https://www.artstation.com/darth_biome