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Entropy Rising

Jacob and Lucaswww.buzzsprout.com

Entropy Rising is a podcast where hosts Jacob and Lucas explore everything from today’s cutting-edge technology to futuristic concepts like Dyson spheres, discussing how these advancements will impact society. Dive into deep conversations about innovation, the future, and the societal shifts that come with the technology of tomorrow or the next thousand years.

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Episodes

The Rare Earth Hypothesis: Why Jupiter, Moons, and Magnetism Made Life Possible | Entropy Rising Episode 18

Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/EntropyRising?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Follow us on treads: https://www.threads.net/@entropyrisingpodcast Website: https://www.entropy-rising.com/ What if the reason we don’t see aliens isn’t because they’re hiding—but because they never had a shot? This episode dives into the Rare Earth Hypothesis, a compelling (and kind of depressing) answer to the Fermi Paradox. It sugg...

Jun 30, 202544 minEp. 18

Farming Coral, Cooking with Algae: How Underwater Civilizations Might Evolve | Entropy Rising Episode 17

Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/EntropyRising?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Follow us on treads: https://www.threads.net/@entropyrisingpodcast Website: https://www.entropy-rising.com/ What if the galaxy is teeming with life—brilliant, social, tool-using life—that will never leave its own planet? In this episode of Entropy Rising , we explore a question that doesn’t get nearly enough attention: could underwate...

Jun 16, 202548 minEp. 17

Life in Impossible Places: Black Holes, Red Dwarfs, and Gas Giants | Entropy Rising Episode 16

Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/EntropyRising?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Follow us on treads: https://www.threads.net/@entropyrisingpodcast Website: https://www.entropy-rising.com/ What if the most likely places to find life in the universe are also the least Earth-like? In this episode of Entropy Rising , Jacob and Lucas explore the wildest corners of astrobiology to ask a bold question: where could life ...

Jun 02, 202542 minEp. 16

What if death was optional? Exploring biological immortality, healthspan, and the ethics of living forever | Entropy Rising Episode 15

Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/EntropyRising?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Follow us on treads: https://www.threads.net/@entropyrisingpodcast Website: https://www.entropy-rising.com/ What if death was optional? In this episode of Entropy Rising , we dive into one of the most fascinating—and controversial—topics in science and futurism: radical life extension. From the promise of biological immortality to the...

May 19, 202538 minEp. 15

What If FTL Was Real? Space Empires, Time Travel, and Total Annihilation | Entropy Rising Episode 14

Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/EntropyRising?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Follow us on treads: https://www.threads.net/@entropyrisingpodcast Website: https://www.entropy-rising.com/ Book highlight: Thirteen Seconds https://www.complicatedreality.com In this episode of Entropy Rising , Jacob and Lucas dive into one of science fiction’s most iconic and controversial ideas: faster-than-light (FTL) travel. What...

May 05, 202532 minEp. 14

Bonus Episode: The Multiverse Employee Handbook - Robotic Emissaries to the Cosmos

Website: https://multiverseemployeehandbook.com Original Episode description from the multiverse employee handbook: Journey through the solar system with humanity's mechanical ambassadors! From Soviet Luna probes to interstellar Voyagers, we explore how these sophisticated machines have revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos while battling radiation, extreme temperatures, and occasionally, corporate restructuring. https://multiverseemployeehandbook.com In this episode, we present "The In...

Apr 28, 202535 min

Interstellar Colonization: Generation Ships, Cryo-Sleep, and the Ethics of Leaving Earth Behind | Entropy Rising Episode 13

Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/EntropyRising?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Follow us on treads: https://www.threads.net/@entropyrisingpodcast Website: https://www.entropy-rising.com/ Book highlight (Realia) : https://uawatts.com/realia/ In this episode of Entropy Rising , Jacob and Lucas dive into one of the most fascinating—and controversial—ideas in space exploration: generation ships. What does it take to...

Apr 21, 202542 minEp. 13

Humanoid Robots and the Future of Labor: Dream or Disaster? | Entropy Rising Episode 12

Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/EntropyRising?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Follow us on treads: https://www.threads.net/@entropyrisingpodcast Website: https://www.entropy-rising.com/ Book highlight (Mummified Moon) : https://4horsemenpublications.com/product/mummified-moon-earthquake-war-1/ Humanoid robots are no longer just the stuff of science fiction. They’re here, and they’re getting smarter, more capabl...

Apr 07, 202535 minEp. 12

Colonizing The Moon: Spaceports, Orbital Launchers and Terraforming Dreams | Entropy Rising Episode 11

Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/EntropyRising?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Follow us on treads: https://www.threads.net/@entropyrisingpodcast Website: https://www.entropy-rising.com/ Book highlight (In Our Likeness) : https://www.amazon.com/Our-Likeness-Novel-Bryan-VanDyke-ebook/dp/B0CT4GCSKX/ In this episode of Entropy Rising , Jacob and Lucas explore the Moon’s potential as humanity’s first major foothold ...

Mar 24, 202536 minEp. 11

Q&A Special: About the hosts, AI Uprisings, and Rogue Black Holes | Entropy Rising Bonus Content

Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/EntropyRising?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Follow us on treads: https://www.threads.net/@entropyrisingpodcast Website: https://www.entropy-rising.com/ For our 10th episode, we’re doing something special—answering your questions! From AI takeovers to rogue black holes drifting through space, we’re diving into some of the most fascinating (and terrifying) topics you threw our wa...

Mar 17, 202530 min

Nuclear Fusion: Infinite Power, No Meltdowns, and Why It’s Always 20 Years Away | Entropy Rising Episode 10

Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/EntropyRising?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Listen to The Multiverse Employee Handbook podcast: https://multiverseemployeehandbook.com Follow us on treads: https://www.threads.net/@entropyrisingpodcast Website: https://www.entropy-rising.com/ Book highlight (The Awakening) : https://www.jumpmasterpress.com/product-page/the-awakening Fusion power has been "just around the corner...

Mar 10, 202530 minEp. 10

The Dark Forest Theory: First Contact, Planet Killing Weapons and Cosmic Survival | Entropy Rising Episode 9

Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/EntropyRising?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Listen to The Multiverse Employee Handbook podcast: https://multiverseemployeehandbook.com Follow us on treads: https://www.threads.net/@entropyrisingpodcast Website: https://www.entropy-rising.com/ Book highlight (The Lever): https://rebelsatori.com/product/the-lever/ In this episode of Entropy Rising , Jacob and Lucas tackle one of ...

Feb 24, 202530 minEp. 9

Dyson Spheres: Kardashev Scale, Energy Collection, and the Fate of Our Solar System | Entropy Rising Episode 8

Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/EntropyRising?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Follow us on treads: https://www.threads.net/@entropyrisingpodcast Website: https://www.entropy-rising.com/ Book highlight (Platirius Infiltration) : https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/platirius-infiltration-book-i-d-l-hannah/1146309084;jsessionid=1F54 Could humanity one day mine entire planets, extract heavy metals from the Sun, and tu...

Feb 10, 202532 minEp. 8

Interstellar Travel: Time Dilation, Propulsion, and Generation Ships | Entropy Rising Episode 7

Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/EntropyRising?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Follow us on treads: https://www.threads.net/@entropyrisingpodcast Website: https://www.entropy-rising.com/ In this episode of Entropy Rising , Jacob and Lucas set their sights on the ultimate frontier: interstellar travel . What would it take for humanity to leave the solar system and venture to distant stars like Proxima Centauri? T...

Jan 27, 202530 minEp. 7

Space Wars Won’t be like Star Wars: The Science Behind Space Combat | Entropy Rising Episode 6

Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/EntropyRising?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Follow us on treads: https://www.threads.net/@entropyrisingpodcast Website: https://www.entropy-rising.com/ In this episode of Entropy Rising , Jacob and Lucas dive into the fascinating and brutal world of space warfare. Forget the epic dogfights and flashy laser battles of Hollywood—real space combat will look more like a terrifying ...

Jan 13, 202534 minEp. 6

The Fermi Paradox: Aliens, Dyson Spheres, and Great Filters | Entropy Rising Episode 5

Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/EntropyRising?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink The universe is vast—unimaginably vast. With billions of stars in our galaxy alone and countless planets orbiting them, it seems almost inevitable that intelligent life must exist somewhere. And yet, we see no signs of it. This haunting question is at the heart of the Fermi Paradox: if the cosmos is teeming with possibilities, why hav...

Dec 30, 202438 minEp. 5

Cybernetics, Mind Uploading, and the End of Human Limitations | Entropy Rising Episode 4

Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/EntropyRising?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Join Jacob and Lucas in this episode of Entropy Rising as they explore the fascinating future of cybernetics and mind uploading. Imagine a world where brain implants boost your intelligence, robotic limbs move with your thoughts, and your consciousness can be transferred into a digital utopia. They discuss the benefits and risks of th...

Dec 16, 202442 minEp. 4

O'Neill Cylinders: Life, Law, and Logistics in Orbit | Entropy Rising Episode 3

Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/EntropyRising?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink In this episode of Entropy Rising , Jacob and Lucas dive deep into the fascinating concept of O’Neill Cylinders , exploring how these massive orbital habitats could revolutionize life beyond Earth. They discuss the challenges of constructing these spinning cities in space, from shielding against micrometeoroids and radiation to levera...

Dec 02, 202448 minEp. 3

Mining the Stars and Shaping Mars: Asteroids, Terraforming, and the Space Economy | Entropy Rising episode 2

Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/EntropyRising?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink In this episode of Entropy Rising , we explore two of the most ambitious ideas in humanity’s journey beyond Earth: asteroid mining and terraforming Mars. Could we truly mine asteroids to fuel technological advancements, free from Earth's environmental constraints? And if so, could these resources help us turn Mars into a habitable wor...

Nov 18, 202438 minEp. 2

Governed by Code: The Future of AI in Politics and Transportation | Entropy Rising episode 1

Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/EntropyRising?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink In this inaugural episode of Entropy Rising , Jacob and Lucas dive into the thought-provoking possibilities of a future shaped by AI—where machines don’t just drive us from A to B but also govern our nations. They explore the intriguing notion of AI-led government, debating whether a machine could ever rule with true fairness and how ...

Nov 04, 202454 minEp. 1
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