Entropy Rising
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.
What If FTL Was Real? Space Empires, Time Travel, and Total Annihilation | Entropy Rising Episode 14
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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 would it take to actually break the universe’s ultimate speed limit—and should we even want to?
We kic...
Bonus Episode: The Multiverse Employee Handbook - Robotic Emissaries to the Cosmos
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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.
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In this episode, we present "The Interdimensional Performance Review" - the tale of Probe-42, an AI-equipped deep space explorer convinced it's overdue for a performance evaluation just as its parent company undergoes a yogurt-based corporate t...
Interstellar Colonization: Generation Ships, Cryo-Sleep, and the Ethics of Leaving Earth Behind | Entropy Rising Episode 13
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Book highlight (Realia)Â : 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 send thousands of people on a voyage lasting hundreds (or even thousands) of years to anoth...
Humanoid Robots and the Future of Labor: Dream or Disaster? | Entropy Rising Episode 12
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Book highlight (Mummified Moon)Â : 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 capable, and more integrated into daily life. But what does that mean for the future of work, society, and even human identity? In this episo...
Colonizing The Moon: Spaceports, Orbital Launchers and Terraforming Dreams | Entropy Rising Episode 11
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Book highlight (In Our Likeness)Â : 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 in space. They discuss how a permanent lunar colony could revolutionize space travel, serve as a refue...
Q&A Special: About the hosts, AI Uprisings, and Rogue Black Holes | Entropy Rising Bonus Content
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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 way.
Is an AI uprising the most likely doomsday scenario, or are we more a...
Nuclear Fusion: Infinite Power, No Meltdowns, and Why It’s Always 20 Years Away | Entropy Rising Episode 10
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Book highlight (The Awakening) : https://www.jumpmasterpress.com/product-page/the-awakening
Fusion power has been "just around the corner" for decades—but is that finally changing? In this episode of Entropy Rising, Jacob and Lucas dive into the science behind nuclear fusion, wh...
The Dark Forest Theory: First Contact, Planet Killing Weapons and Cosmic Survival | Entropy Rising Episode 9
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Book highlight (The Lever): https://rebelsatori.com/product/the-lever/
In this episode of Entropy Rising, Jacob and Lucas tackle one of the most thought-provoking and unsettling ideas in the search for extraterrestrial life: the Dark Forest Theory<...
Dyson Spheres: Kardashev Scale, Energy Collection, and the Fate of Our Solar System | Entropy Rising Episode 8
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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 turn our solar system into a vast network of orbiting habitats? In this episode of Entropy Rising, Jacob and Lucas explore the science and engineering behind Dyson...
Interstellar Travel: Time Dilation, Propulsion, and Generation Ships | Entropy Rising Episode 7
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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? They unravel the staggering distances involved, the challenges of traveling at significant fractions of the speed of light, and...
Space Wars Won’t be like Star Wars: The Science Behind Space Combat | Entropy Rising Episode 6
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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 game of high-stakes chess. From the impossibility of stealth in the vastness of space to the challenges of dissipating heat wi...
The Fermi Paradox: Aliens, Dyson Spheres, and Great Filters | Entropy Rising Episode 5
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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 haven’t we encountered aliens?
In this episode of Entropy Rising, Jacob and Lucas unra...
Cybernetics, Mind Uploading, and the End of Human Limitations | Entropy Rising Episode 4
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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 these groundbreaking technologies, including ethical questions about identity, control, and the price of immortality.
The conversation covers...
O'Neill Cylinders: Life, Law, and Logistics in Orbit | Entropy Rising Episode 3
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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 leveraging asteroids as natural defenses.
The conversation expands to envisioning how O’Neill Cylinders could support entire ecosystems, foster independent orbital economies, and serv...
Mining the Stars and Shaping Mars: Asteroids, Terraforming, and the Space Economy | Entropy Rising episode 2
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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 world? Join us as we dive into the potential methods, benefits, and mind-bending challenges of mining the stars and reshaping th...
Governed by Code: The Future of AI in Politics and Transportation | Entropy Rising episode 1
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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 much control we're willing to hand over. From philosopher kings to super-intelligent software, they discuss the potential of AI t...
