Why We Should Go To Mars... And Why We Shouldn't (Narration Only)

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur

Nov 16, 2025•28 min•Ep. 785

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Mars calls to us as the next world to conquer—but should we go yet? Explore the case for and against colonizing the Red Planet, from science to strategy to survival.

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Why We Should Go To Mars... And Why We Shouldn't

Written, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur

Editor: Keith Oxenrider