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Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur

By: Isaac Arthur
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Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur explores humanity’s long-term future through space exploration, advanced technology, and big-picture science. Hosted by National Space Society President Isaac Arthur, each episode uses real science and careful speculation to examine space colonization, megastructures, artificial intelligence, post-scarcity economies, and the physics shaping civilization beyond Earth.

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  • The Moon Base: Shackleton Crater vs Other Sites (Narration Only)

    The Moon Base: Shackleton Crater vs Other Sites (Narration Only)
    Jun 7 2026

    Where should humanity build its first Moon base: Shackleton Crater, lava tubes, lunar maria, or the far side? The Moon’s future may be a network, not one base.


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    Credits:

    The Moon Base: Shackleton Crater vs Other Sites

    Written, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur

    Music Courtesy of Stellardrone & Chris Zabriskie

    Graphics from: Jeremy Jozwik, Sergio Botero

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    24 mins
  • The Moon Base: Shackleton Crater vs Other Sites

    The Moon Base: Shackleton Crater vs Other Sites
    Jun 7 2026

    Where should humanity build its first Moon base: Shackleton Crater, lava tubes, lunar maria, or the far side? The Moon’s future may be a network, not one base.


    Get Nebula using my link for 50% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthur

    Watch my exclusive video Nearby Supernovae: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-nearby-supernovae-could-one-destroy-earth-and-could-we-stop-it


    🛒 SFIA Merchandise: https://isaac-arthur-shop.fourthwall.com/

    🌐 Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net

    ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur

    ⭐ Support us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthur

    👥 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/

    📣 Reddit Community: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/

    🐦 Follow on Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur

    💬 SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE

    Credits:

    The Moon Base: Shackleton Crater vs Other Sites

    Written, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur

    Music Courtesy of Stellardrone & Chris Zabriskie

    Graphics from: Jeremy Jozwik, Sergio Botero

    Select imagery/video supplied by Getty Images

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    24 mins
  • Merging with Alien Civilizations - Our Future in a Galactic Community (Narration Only)

    Merging with Alien Civilizations - Our Future in a Galactic Community (Narration Only)
    Jun 4 2026

    First contact is easy. Living together isn’t. How would humanity merge with alien civilizations in a shared galaxy of trade, politics, and uneasy peace?


    Get Nebula using my link for 50% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthur

    Watch my exclusive video Nearby Supernovae: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-nearby-supernovae-could-one-destroy-earth-and-could-we-stop-it

    Check out Gods & Monsters: https://nebula.tv/curiousarchive/gods-and-monsters?ref=isaacarthur


    🛒 SFIA Merchandise: https://isaac-arthur-shop.fourthwall.com/

    🌐 Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net

    ❤️ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur

    ⭐ Support us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthur

    👥 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/

    📣 Reddit Community: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/

    🐦 Follow on Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur

    💬 SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE

    Credits:

    Merging with Alien Civilizations - Our Future in a Galactic Community

    Written, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur

    Editors: Keith Oxenrider & Donagh Broderick

    Music Courtesy of Stellardrone

    Select imagery/video supplied by Getty Images

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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    28 mins
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Isaac has such a unique and inciteful way of thinking about and explaining some difficult concepts. His episode on the machine rebellion blew my mind. I've had so many, oh yeah, of course that makes sense moments listening to him over the years. Fantastic stuff!

The best science show on the Internet

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I follow this gentleman of YouTube and have today found him on Audible. Just the stuff to listen to when the children are absent and either painting models or building IKEA units :-)

Always a joy to listen to.

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I have been following SFIA for years now and the depth of coverage into topics which are frequently glossed over in modern science fiction (and science, for that matter) is just fantastic. Keep up the great work Isaac!

Pure Brilliance

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I have been following for years amazing concepts certainly worth the time top marks great

excellent , the content will get you thinking

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