What Is Hyperspace? Exploring the Science Behind FTL (Narration Only)
Summary
This episode explores the science and science fiction behind hyperspace, examining its depictions in various media and the theoretical physics that might make it possible, covering topics from string theory to wormholes and warp drives. It also looks at the narrative uses and potential dangers of hyperspace in fictional universes. It also touches on differences between warp drives, wormholes and hyperspace.Episode description
Is there a hidden dimension beyond space and time, a cosmic shortcut that could let us defy the speed of light? From warp drives to wormholes, science fiction has long dreamed of hyperspace travel—but could it ever be real?
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What Is Hyperspace? Exploring the Science Behind FTL
Episode 492; March 27, 2025
Written, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur
Edited by: Merv Johnson II
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