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Entropy Rising

by Jacob and Lucas | Space Exploration & Speculative Fiction
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  • What Will Technology Make Possible in 100 Years?

    October 26, 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…

  • How Stars Work: The Physics of Fusion, Gravity, and Death

    October 19, 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…

  • Dyson Spheres Are an Outcome, Not a Megaproject

    October 12, 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…

  • Have You Ever Considered That We May Not Need Planets at All?

    October 5, 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…

  • Wormholes: What Physics Says and Sci-Fi Imagine

    September 28, 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…

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  • The Future of Surveillance: How Far Will AI Go?

    September 21, 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…

  • If We Have Spaceships, We’ll Have Space Pirates

    September 14, 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…

  • First Contact With Aliens Happens Tomorrow. What Do We Do?

    September 7, 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…

  • Could Simulation Theory Solve the Fermi Paradox?

    August 31, 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…

  • Changing Humans Might Be Easier Than Terraforming Mars

    August 24, 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…

  • Orbital Rings Are More Realistic Than You Think

    August 17, 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…

  • The Science of Project Hail Mary: Astrophage, Alien Life, and Panspermia

    August 10, 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…

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About the show

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 actually look like?Are we alone in the universe?How would space warfare really work? Whether you’re into speculative fiction, engineering podcasts, or space exploration podcasts, Entropy Rising gives you grounded, no-BS explanations of the future. New episodes explore the intersection of science fiction, technology, and reality, built for listeners who want more than surface-level takes.