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 […]

The Ethical Implications Of Creating Self-replicating Spacecraft

This article explores The ethical implications of creating self-replicating spacecraft: Examining the risks and benefits. Find out more about The ethical implications of creating self-replicating spacecraft. In the vast expanse of the cosmos, humanity has long harbored dreams of exploring and colonizing distant worlds. To turn these visions into reality, scientists and engineers have constantly […]

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.

Building Bernal Spheres with Robotics

Benefits Of A Bernal Sphere

Building Bernal Spheres in space: The role of robotics and autonomous construction. Find out more about Building Bernal spheres with robotics and autonomous construction.

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

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 […]