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by Jacob and Lucas
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.
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- 4 days ago28 min
What If Humanity Is Being Quarantined? The Zoo Hypothesis
Are we alone in the universe… or are we being intentionally isolated from it? In this episode of Entropy Rising, we dive into one of the most unsettling solutions to the Fermi Paradox: the Zoo Hypothesis. The idea is simple but disturbing. Advanced alien civilizations may already know humanity exists and are deliberately avoiding contact. But why? We explore the different versions of the theory, from civilizations observing us like animals in a cosmic nature documentary to galactic “prime dir...
- 2 weeks ago24 min
Grabby Aliens: If We Weren’t Early, We Wouldn’t Exist
Humanity might not just be early to the universe… we may have to be early. In this episode of Entropy Rising, we dive into the Grabby Aliens theory, one of the most fascinating solutions to the Fermi Paradox. The idea is simple but unsettling: if intelligent civilizations tend to expand across the stars, then any civilization born too late would never get the chance to exist at all. We explore: • Why expansion may be a natural outcome of evolution • How civilizations could spread across the g...
- May 4, 202635 min
How a Civilization Survives the End of Everything
What happens when surviving your planet isn’t enough… and even your star starts to die? In this episode of Entropy Rising, we explore what it would actually take for a civilization to survive for billions, trillions, and even longer. Not just avoiding extinction, but pushing all the way to the edge of the universe itself. We break down real, physics-based ideas like restarting a planet’s core, shielding worlds from solar death, harvesting and extending the life of stars, and eventually moving...
- Apr 20, 202632 min
Colonizing Venus Is Crazy… Or Is It?
Venus isn’t just a dead planet. It might actually be one of the most overlooked places humans could live. In this episode of Entropy Rising, we break down the reality of colonizing and terraforming Venus. From floating cloud cities in the upper atmosphere to the insane engineering required to strip away its crushing carbon dioxide atmosphere, this is what it would actually take to turn Earth’s hottest neighbor into a second home. A lot of people assume Mars is the obvious choice. The reality ...
- Apr 6, 202631 min
Are Humans Actually Special in the Universe?
Humanity, at the center of the galaxy… or just another average species? In this episode of Entropy Rising, we break down the popular sci-fi idea behind “Humanity, F*** Yeah” (HFY)—the belief that humans would dominate any galactic civilization through sheer willpower, creativity, or grit. It’s a fun concept. It makes for great stories. But how well does it actually hold up when you look at it through the lens of real science? We explore the assumptions these stories rely on: Are humans unique...
- Mar 23, 202642 min
The Ugly Truth About Realistic Spaceship Design
Most science fiction shows sleek, elegant starships—but real spaceships would look very different. In this episode of Entropy Rising, we break down what realistic spacecraft design might actually look like using real physics and engineering constraints. From massive radiators needed to dump heat into the vacuum of space, to radiation shielding, propulsion limits, and the surprising advantages of long, narrow ship designs, we explore the practical challenges that would shape future spacecraft....
- Mar 9, 202632 min
Are Hive Minds Inevitable?
Hive minds are not just a sci fi trope. They might be a natural outcome of evolution. In this episode of Entropy Rising, we explore whether hive minds could realistically evolve in nature and whether advanced civilizations might choose to become networked intelligences. Are the Borg pure fantasy, or is there a biologically plausible path to collective consciousness? Could something like the Conjoiners from Revelation Space represent a more realistic future? We break down the difference betwee...
- Feb 23, 202638 min
Planetary Invasion: If They Can Reach Us, We’re Done
If a civilization can cross interstellar space, the war is already decided. In this episode of Entropy Rising, we examine planetary invasion through the lens of real physics. No cinematic dogfights. No convenient alien weaknesses. Just propulsion energy, orbital mechanics, and strategic reality. Any ship capable of traveling between stars already carries extinction-level energy. Once an invading force controls orbit, they don’t need to land troops. They can freeze a planet with solar shades, ...
About Entropy Rising
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.
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