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Entropy Rising
par Jacob and Lucas | Space Exploration & Speculative Fiction
Entropy Rising is a science fiction podcast and futurism podcast that explores the real science behind the future of humanity. Hosted by Jacob Hyatt and Lucas, this sci-fi podcast breaks down topics like space exploration, Dyson swarms, interstellar travel, AI, and advanced civilizations using real engineering and physics. If you’re looking for a science fiction podcast that goes beyond stories and asks what’s actually possible, this show connects speculative ideas to real-world science. Each episode covers big questions like: Could we colonize Venus or Mars? What would a Dyson swarm…
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Lofstrom Loops and the Physics of Actively Supported Structures
2 nov. 2026 · 34 min
What if we could build structures that reach into space without relying on the strength of steel or concrete? From Lofstrom loops capable of launching spacecraft into orbit to towers stretching 100 kilometers into the sky, actively supported structures could fundamentally change what's possible in…
What Will Technology Make Possible in 100 Years?
26 oct. 2026 · 38 min
What will technology look like in 100 years? By 2126, advances in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, energy storage, and space exploration could fundamentally transform how we live. In this episode of Entropy Rising, Jacob and Lucas explore what the next century of technological progress…
How Stars Work: The Physics of Fusion, Gravity, and Death
19 oct. 2026 · 35 min
How do stars work, what powers nuclear fusion, and why do some stars survive for trillions of years while others burn out in just a few million? In this episode of Entropy Rising, we take a deep dive into the physics of stars, exploring their inner workings, life cycles, and the incredible…
Dyson Spheres Are an Outcome, Not a Megaproject
12 oct. 2026 · 34 min
Dyson spheres are among the most iconic megastructures in science fiction, but they're also among the most misunderstood. What if building a Dyson sphere wasn't a massive engineering project spanning thousands of years, but instead the natural outcome of a civilization expanding into space?…
Have You Ever Considered That We May Not Need Planets at All?
5 oct. 2026 · 27 min
What if planets are actually one of the least efficient places for an advanced civilization to live? In this episode of Entropy Rising, we explore why humanity may eventually move away from planets and build massive space habitats instead. We compare terraforming Mars or Venus with constructing…
Wormholes: What Physics Says and Sci-Fi Imagine
28 sept. 2026 · 37 min
Wormholes are one of the most fascinating ideas in theoretical physics, but how much of what we see in science fiction is actually possible? Support us on Pateron :https://www.patreon.com/c/EntropyRising In this episode of Entropy Rising, we take a deep dive into wormholes, from Einstein-Rosen…
The Future of Surveillance: How Far Will AI Go?
21 sept. 2026 · 31 min
AI is making mass surveillance cheaper, faster, and far more powerful, but how far could it actually go? In this episode of Entropy Rising, we explore the future of surveillance technology and what it could mean for privacy. We discuss AI-powered cameras, facial recognition, surveillance…
If We Have Spaceships, We’ll Have Space Pirates
14 sept. 2026 · 37 min
Space piracy sounds like something straight out of science fiction, but if humanity builds a large economy beyond Earth, crime will almost certainly follow it. Ships will be carrying fuel, equipment, raw materials, valuable technology, and potentially enormous amounts of cargo between planets,…
First Contact With Aliens Happens Tomorrow. What Do We Do?
7 sept. 2026 · 34 min
What would actually happen if humanity made first contact with intelligent alien life, and would discovering an advanced extraterrestrial civilization unite us, divide us, or completely change our future? Support Entropy Rising on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/EntropyRising In this episode,…
Could Simulation Theory Solve the Fermi Paradox?
31 août 2026 · 25 min
Simulation theory, the Fermi paradox, the Zoo Hypothesis, alien civilizations, digital consciousness, and Matrioshka brains all raise one strange possibility: what if advanced civilizations stop exploring space and choose simulated realities instead? Support us on Pateron:…
Changing Humans Might Be Easier Than Terraforming Mars
24 août 2026 · 31 min
Could genetically engineered humans be the key to colonizing Mars and exploring deep space? In this episode of Entropy Rising, we explore genetic engineering, transhumanism, human augmentation, Mars colonization, and the future of space travel to ask a strange question: instead of terraforming…
Orbital Rings Are More Realistic Than You Think
17 août 2026 · 30 min
Orbital rings might be one of the most practical megastructures humanity could eventually build. They could provide cheap access to orbit, move massive amounts of material between Earth and space, and avoid many of the problems that come with space elevators. In this episode of Entropy Rising, we…
The Science of Project Hail Mary: Astrophage, Alien Life, and Panspermia
10 août 2026 · 38 min
How realistic is the science behind Project Hail Mary? In this episode, we break down Astrophage, its incredible energy density, its ability to dim a star, and whether biology could ever evolve something that extreme. We also explore Rocky’s high-pressure world, xenonite, panspermia,…
Why Building an Artificial Planet Might Actually Work: Shell Worlds and Birch Worlds
3 août 2026 · 38 min
Shell Worlds and Birch Worlds are some of the largest megastructures ever imagined, offering a vision of artificial planets that could support civilizations ranging from a single family to trillions of people. From hollow planets filled with hydrogen to colossal Birch Worlds built around…
Interstellar Travel: How Spaceships Survive Light Speed Collisions
27 juil. 2026 · 31 min
What does it really take to survive interstellar travel? As future spaceships approach light speed, even a tiny grain of interstellar dust becomes a devastating collision, forcing engineers to rethink everything we know about spacecraft design, radiation shielding, and relativistic travel. A grain…
Space Elevators: The Physics, the Promise, and the Risks
20 juil. 2026 · 36 min
What if rockets became obsolete? Space elevators could be the megastructure that transforms humanity into a true spacefaring civilization—if we can solve the material science and engineering challenges. In this episode of Entropy Rising, we break down how space elevators work, why advanced…
Will Processed Food Ever Be a Good Thing? Future Food, 3D Printing & Space Travel
13 juil. 2026 · 28 min
In this episode of Entropy Rising, we explore how advanced civilizations feed themselves: from personalized AI-designed meals to 3D-printed food systems. As humanity prepares for space exploration beyond Earth, the challenges of feeding colonies on Europa, Mars, and orbital habitats become…
Entropy Rising Trailer
7 juil. 2026 · 1 min
Welcome to Entropy Rising, a science and futurism podcast that explores humanity's future through the lens of real physics. Each week, we dive into ambitious questions about our universe. Could we build space elevators or Dyson spheres? How might we travel to other stars? Why haven't we found…
The Cities That Will Orbit Jupiter: How Humanity Will Colonize the Outer Solar System
6 juil. 2026 · 32 min
Humanity's expansion into the outer Solar System won't look like science fiction imagines. Instead of building cities on frozen moons, our first civilizations beyond Mars may live inside enormous rotating space habitats orbiting Jupiter and Saturn. In this episode of Entropy Rising, we explore…
Dark Worlds & Alien Ecosystems | What Life Needs to Survive
29 juin 2026 · 31 min
Could life exist without sunlight? In this Entropy Rising episode, we explore chemosynthesis and extreme ecosystems on Europa and other dark worlds. From Earth's hydrothermal vents to Jupiter's icy moon, discover how alien biospheres might work in space where photosynthesis is impossible—and why…