The Kardashev Scale
What is the Kardashev scale? The scale was originally designed in 1964 by the Russian astrophysicist Nikolai Kardashev. He was looking for signs of extraterrestrial life within cosmic signals. The Kardashev scale has 3 base classes, each with an energy disposal level: Type I (10¹⁶W), Type II (10²⁶W), and Type III (10³⁶W). Other astronomers have […]
O’Neill Cylinder Social and psychological implications
Life inside an O’Neill Cylinder: Social and psychological implications for space settlers. Find out more about O’Neill Cylinder Social and psychological implications.
The Economic Feasibility Of O’Neill Cylinders
The economic feasibility of O’Neill Cylinders for space tourism and industry. Find out more about The Economic Feasibility Of O’Neill Cylinders.
Building Bernal Spheres with Robotics
Building Bernal Spheres in space: The role of robotics and autonomous construction. Find out more about Building Bernal spheres with robotics and autonomous construction.
Life Extension
In this episode Isaac explores technological challenges and solutions for extending the human life span and contemplate some of the challenges an extended lifespan might pose for our civilisation. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
Post Scarcity Civilisations
Post Scarcity Civilisations If resources were unlimited, everything would be free. Cars would be free just as gumballs would be free. And because everything is free, then NOTHING would have value. There would be no prices. Just “stuff.” What Is A Post Scarcity Society? “Post Scarcity” is basically a utopian ideal of economists. It means […]
Space Warfare
This episode focuses on the basic concepts and misconceptions of wars fought in space and examines the notions of weapons, defenses, stealth in space, and the distance involved. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
Ethical Implications Of Creating Bernal Spheres
The ethical implications of creating artificial habitats in space: Examining the moral questions surrounding Bernal Spheres. Find out more about Ethical implications of creating Bernal spheres.
Engineering And Design Of Von Neumann Machines
This article explores The Engineering And Design Of Von Neumann Machines: Advantages And Challenges For Space Exploration. Find out more about the engineering and design of von Neumann machines.
Life Inside a Bernal Sphere
Life inside a Bernal Sphere: Social and psychological implications for space settlers. Find out more about Life Inside a Bernal Sphere.