Best Isaac Arthur Podcasts (2025)

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Vaults of Eternity - Planetary Archives & Stasis (Narration Only) 33:31

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From metal scrolls buried under alien skies to frozen vaults holding minds or monarchs for millennia, we examine how advanced civilizations might safeguard their legacy against the slow grinding of eternity. Watch my exclusive video Mass Drivers on the Moon: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-mass-drivers-on-the-moon-enabling-a-lunar-economy Get …

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The Stone Age 59:42

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The Stone Age is the foundational period of human history, stretching from roughly 3 million to 5,000 years ago, and accounting for over 99% of humanity’s time on earth. It’s the era when modern humans evolved and migrated out of Africa to populate the globe, developed language and the ability to make tools, and learned to farm crops and domesticat…

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Vaults of Eternity - Planetary Archives & Stasis 33:49

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From metal scrolls buried under alien skies to frozen vaults holding minds or monarchs for millennia, we examine how advanced civilizations might safeguard their legacy against the slow grinding of eternity. Watch my exclusive video Mass Drivers on the Moon: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-mass-drivers-on-the-moon-enabling-a-lunar-economy Get …

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Materials For Space Elevators - From Carbon Nanotubes To Graphene And Beyond... (Narration Only) 28:59

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From carbon nanotubes to multi-layered graphene, we explore the revolutionary materials that could turn space elevators from sci-fi dreams into real-world infrastructure. Discover how these supermaterials might let us weave ribbons to the stars. Go to https://piavpn.com/IsaacArthur to get 83% off Private Internet Access with 4 months free! Visit ou…

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Materials For Space Elevators - From Carbon Nanotubes To Graphene And Beyond... 27:03

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From carbon nanotubes to multi-layered graphene, we explore the revolutionary materials that could turn space elevators from sci-fi dreams into real-world infrastructure. Discover how these supermaterials might let us weave ribbons to the stars. Go to https://piavpn.com/IsaacArthur to get 83% off Private Internet Access with 4 months free! Visit ou…

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The Star Beast by Damon Knight 31:48

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They called this strange tentacle-headed blob that had floundered into the System Oscar. They were to learn a better name. The Star Beast by Damon Knight. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Damon Knight returns to the podcast today with a story from Planet Stories Magazine. We will discover our story in the Spring 1949 issue on page 59, The St…

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Captain Cook 58:47

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Through his voyages in the eighteenth century, Captain Cook’s work as an explorer contributed to startling advances in scientific knowledge, and mapped swathes of unplotted territory in both hemispheres. To many, he was regarded as one of the greatest explorers in human history, while for others, his achievements were overshadowed by the violence a…

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Before the Big Bang - What Came Before Time? (Narration Only) 27:42

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Join us as we journey beyond the birth of the universe to unravel the mysteries of what might have preceded the Big Bang—and whether time itself had a beginning. Watch my exclusive video Mass Drivers on the Moon: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-mass-drivers-on-the-moon-enabling-a-lunar-economy Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual sub…

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Before the Big Bang - What Came Before Time? 28:02

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Join us as we journey beyond the birth of the universe to unravel the mysteries of what might have preceded the Big Bang—and whether time itself had a beginning. Watch my exclusive video Mass Drivers on the Moon: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-mass-drivers-on-the-moon-enabling-a-lunar-economy Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual sub…

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The Ethics of Transhumanism 40:43

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Transhumanism promises a better humanity—or perhaps something no longer human at all. Join us as we explore the moral dilemmas and future paths of human augmentation. Watch my exclusive video Mass Drivers on the Moon: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-mass-drivers-on-the-moon-enabling-a-lunar-economy Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annua…

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The Ethics of Transhumanism (Narration Only) 40:26

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Transhumanism promises a better humanity—or perhaps something no longer human at all. Join us as we explore the moral dilemmas and future paths of human augmentation. Watch my exclusive video Mass Drivers on the Moon: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-mass-drivers-on-the-moon-enabling-a-lunar-economy Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annua…

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The East India Company 59:36

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Over 400 years ago, a bold commercial venture was established to allow an ambitious group of English merchants to send ships halfway around the world in search of spices, skills, and profit. It was known as The East India Company. Over the next 250 years, the Company grew into one of the most powerful and controversial enterprises in history. At it…

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You Were Right, Joe by J. T. McIntosh 33:40

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You Nailed the Future, Joe—Why Didn’t You See This Coming? You Were Right, Joe by J. T. McIntosh. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. We start the podcast today with a huge THANK YOU to you, our listeners around the world. We’ve just reached a new milestone — we’re now the #2 Science Fiction Podcast in Japan! That makes 44 countries where we ar…

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How Would Aliens Behave? 30:06

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Forget tentacles—what matters is the mind. We explore how alien behavior might emerge from evolution, culture, and technology, and why our biggest first contact risk may be misunderstanding. Watch my exclusive video Mass Drivers on the Moon: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-mass-drivers-on-the-moon-enabling-a-lunar-economy Get Nebula using my l…

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How Would Aliens Behave? (Narration Only) 29:45

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Forget tentacles—what matters is the mind. We explore how alien behavior might emerge from evolution, culture, and technology, and why our biggest first contact risk may be misunderstanding. Watch my exclusive video Mass Drivers on the Moon: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-mass-drivers-on-the-moon-enabling-a-lunar-economy Get Nebula using my l…

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The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe 31:55

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A man and his cat. A bond… broken. Then came the madness. The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe… That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Here’s another new 5-star review from Apple Podcasts Australia, courtesy of a listener named “Why make it worse?” “Fantastic Podcast - Can’t wait for each story. Every time I get in the car for the commute I check if I…

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Spaceport Innovations - Designing the Next Generation of Launch Sites 29:52

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This episode explores how spaceports will evolve in design, technology, and purpose—shifting from fuel-thirsty towers to seamless transport hubs for Earth, Moon, Mars, and beyond. Watch my exclusive video Mass Drivers on the Moon: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-mass-drivers-on-the-moon-enabling-a-lunar-economy Get Nebula using my link for 40%…

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Spaceport Innovations - Designing the Next Generation of Launch Sites (Narration Only) 29:32

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This episode explores how spaceports will evolve in design, technology, and purpose—shifting from fuel-thirsty towers to seamless transport hubs for Earth, Moon, Mars, and beyond. Watch my exclusive video Mass Drivers on the Moon: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-mass-drivers-on-the-moon-enabling-a-lunar-economy Get Nebula using my link for 40%…

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The Big Bounce by Walter S. Tevis 26:47

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Seeing it in action, anybody would quaver in alarm: What hath Farnsworth overwrought? The Big Bounce by Walter S. Tevis. That’s next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast. Today’s tale comes from an author whose name may not be as instantly recognizable as some, but whose work has left a lasting impact on both science fiction and American literature. Born in …

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The Shroud of Turin 58:07

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The Shroud of Turin is a length of linen, believed by many to be the burial cloth of Jesus of Nazareth. Its most famous feature is the blurry imprint of a man’s face, which resembles the pictures of Jesus that have passed down to us over the centuries. Revered by millions, the Shroud is the most scientifically studied object in the world, but why d…

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What If the Big Bang Never Happened? 26:57

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The Big Bang is the reigning explanation for our universe’s origin—but what if it’s wrong? This episode dives into cosmic controversies and the theories that challenge everything we thought we knew. Watch my exclusive video Mass Drivers on the Moon: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-mass-drivers-on-the-moon-enabling-a-lunar-economy Get Nebula us…

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The Economics of a Post-Scarcity Universe - What Happens When Everything Is Free? 35:29

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If everything is free, what’s still worth striving for? From replicators to reputation, we examine the surprising economics of a post-scarcity world. Watch my exclusive video Mass Drivers on the Moon: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-mass-drivers-on-the-moon-enabling-a-lunar-economy Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: h…

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The Economics of a Post-Scarcity Universe - What Happens When Everything Is Free? (Narration Only) 35:34

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If everything is free, what’s still worth striving for? From replicators to reputation, we examine the surprising economics of a post-scarcity world. Watch my exclusive video Mass Drivers on the Moon: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-mass-drivers-on-the-moon-enabling-a-lunar-economy Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: h…

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The 10 Worst Alien Invasion Strategies 17:13

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From Martians undone by germs to predators who insist on sporting duels, we explore the most ridiculous alien invasion tactics in fiction, and what they reveal about strategy, science, and human resilience. Join us as we journey beyond the birth of the universe to unravel the mysteries of what might have preceded the Big Bang—and whether time itsel…

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The 10 Worst Alien Invasion Strategies (Narration Only) 16:54

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From Martians undone by germs to predators who insist on sporting duels, we explore the most ridiculous alien invasion tactics in fiction, and what they reveal about strategy, science, and human resilience. Join us as we journey beyond the birth of the universe to unravel the mysteries of what might have preceded the Big Bang—and whether time itsel…

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Arthur Conan Doyle 1:01:45

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Arthur Conan Doyle, a doctor, war volunteer, campaigner for justice, politician, and believer in the spirit world, created one of literature’s most famous characters. In his lifetime, he wrote ghost stories, political pamphlets, historical novels, and fantastical adventures. But how did a young medical student from Edinburgh end up transforming cri…

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ISRU: In-Situ Resource Utilization - From Regolith to Rocket Fuel 31:38

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In-situ resource utilization (ISRU) is the key to building lasting colonies in space—by turning local materials into shelter, fuel, and even food. Explore how humanity might thrive beyond Earth by living off the land on other worlds. Watch my exclusive video Fishbowl Starships - Water As Shielding - https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-fishbowl-sta…

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ISRU: In-Situ Resource Utilization 29:42

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In order to succeed in space, we must be able to produce as much as possible on-site, or ‘in situ’, but what are the most critical resources to harvest and how do we do it? Watch my exclusive video Fishbowl Starships - Water As Shielding - https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-fishbowl-starships-water-as-shielding Get Nebula using my link for 40% of…

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ISRU: In-Situ Resource Utilization (Narration Only) 29:21

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In order to succeed in space, we must be able to produce as much as possible on-site, or ‘in situ’, but what are the most critical resources to harvest and how do we do it? Watch my exclusive video Fishbowl Starships - Water As Shielding - https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-fishbowl-starships-water-as-shielding Get Nebula using my link for 40% of…

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ISRU: In-Situ Resource Utilization - From Regolith to Rocket Fuel (Narration Only) 31:21

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In-situ resource utilization (ISRU) is the key to building lasting colonies in space—by turning local materials into shelter, fuel, and even food. Explore how humanity might thrive beyond Earth by living off the land on other worlds. Watch my exclusive video Fishbowl Starships - Water As Shielding - https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-fishbowl-sta…