Best New Technology In Civil Engineering Podcasts (2025)

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Caretaker AI & Genius Loci: When Worlds Grow Minds of Their Own 35:00

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Meet the caretaker AIs: guardians of planets, habitats, and civilizations. What happens when machines become the spirit and soul of the worlds they protect? Watch my exclusive video The Fermi Paradox - Civilization Extinction Cycles: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-the-fermi-paradox-civilization-extinction-cycles Get Nebula using my link for 4…

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Caretaker AI & Genius Loci: When Worlds Grow Minds of Their Own (Narration Only) 34:31

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Meet the caretaker AIs: guardians of planets, habitats, and civilizations. What happens when machines become the spirit and soul of the worlds they protect? Watch my exclusive video The Fermi Paradox - Civilization Extinction Cycles: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-the-fermi-paradox-civilization-extinction-cycles Get Nebula using my link for 4…

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Shonda Rhimes on her hope for the future of storytelling; Public Religion Research Institute’s survey on nation’s political divide; What’s ahead for ONE Musicfest 50:15

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On today’s “Closer Look with Rose Scott,” the Public Religion Research Institute is going beyond the protests and rhetoric to understand just how deep America’s political divides are. We discussed their 16th annual American Values Survey with PRRI CEO Melissa Deckman. Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, How to Get Away with Murder, Private Practice, Bridgerto…

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The risk of hospital closures in rural Georgia; SPIKE Studio inspiring next generation of architects, engineers, builders 50:06

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Once the One Big Beautiful Bill was signed into law, it triggered coverage cuts to Medicaid. For rural hospitals that treat large numbers of Medicaid recipients, that means less revenue. According to the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform, the loss of funds is putting as many as 20 rural hospitals at risk of closing in Georgia. Some h…

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Twilight Imperium - When Galactic Civilizations Ebb (Narration Only) 34:38

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From Asimov’s Foundation to Warhammer 40K and Twilight Imperium, science fiction is filled with collapsing empires. But could civilizational decline really explain why the Universe seems so empty? Watch my exclusive video The Fermi Paradox - Civilization Extinction Cycles: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-the-fermi-paradox-civilization-extincti…

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Twilight Imperium - When Galactic Civilizations Ebb 35:05

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From Asimov’s Foundation to Warhammer 40K and Twilight Imperium, science fiction is filled with collapsing empires. But could civilizational decline really explain why the Universe seems so empty? Watch my exclusive video The Fermi Paradox - Civilization Extinction Cycles: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-the-fermi-paradox-civilization-extincti…

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Journalist Asma Khalid on her new BBC show, MARTA Riders Speak Out, Fourth Annual CompassionCon 49:42

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Asma Khalid's personal philosophy towards journalism is to be fair. She's carried that philosophy through a long career as a journalist for NPR, and now as the co-host of "The Global Story" on the BBC. On her new program, she wants to show the ripple effect of American politics on the international community. On today's "Closer Look with Rose Scott…

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Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation grapples with federal funding cuts; Remembering NPR’s Susan Stamberg 50:29

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The Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation provides legal and other wraparound services to people facing stable housing challenges and intimate partner abuse. The Fulton County-based nonprofit, which places legal advocates and social workers in the courthouse and the communities to support survivors, has lost almost all its primary federal funding am…

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Abandoned Space Colonies - How Worlds Can Unterraform Themselves 33:07

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Colonies won’t always last forever—sometimes planets revert, habitats decay, and entire worlds are left in ruins. Join us as we examine the life cycle of abandoned space settlements. Watch my exclusive video The Fermi Paradox - Civilization Extinction Cycles: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-the-fermi-paradox-civilization-extinction-cycles Get …

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Abandoned Space Colonies - How Worlds Can Unterraform Themselves (Narration Only) 34:00

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Colonies won’t always last forever—sometimes planets revert, habitats decay, and entire worlds are left in ruins. Join us as we examine the life cycle of abandoned space settlements. Watch my exclusive video The Fermi Paradox - Civilization Extinction Cycles: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-the-fermi-paradox-civilization-extinction-cycles Get …

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National Center for Civil and Human Rights expansion highlights Atlanta’s influence 47:27

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The National Center for Civil and Human Rights has been closed since January 2025 for a major renovation that is nearly complete. The museum, which first opened in 2014, documents the stories of the civil rights movement and global human rights struggles. Now, the Atlanta-based cultural hub will include new east and west wings that house a café, se…

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Survivor urges early breast cancer screening as cases rise among younger women; EATS set to close on Oct. 18 49:31

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Research shows breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women in the U.S. Data also reveals that in a group of eight women, one will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Additionally, there’s been a growing increase in the number of younger women being diagnosed with breast cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Pr…

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Peruvian Portals. Giants. Rapa Nui. Levitation. Egypt’s Area 51 | #77 Derek Olson 3:28:25

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In this explosive episode of Matt Beall Limitless, Derek Olson of Megalithic Marvels joins to expose the suppressed truth behind our ancient past. From the megalithic walls of Peru’s Sacred Valley to Rapa Nui, Egypt’s Area 51, and the mysterious North American giants, Derek reveals evidence that challenges everything we’ve been told about human ori…

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AI Alignment - Can We Make AI Safe? (Narration Only) 31:40

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From safety protocols to philosophy, AI alignment asks a hard question: can we build artificial intelligence that truly serves humanity? Watch my exclusive video The Fermi Paradox - Civilization Extinction Cycles: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-the-fermi-paradox-civilization-extinction-cycles Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual sub…

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AI Alignment - Can We Make AI Safe? 32:04

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From safety protocols to philosophy, AI alignment asks a hard question: can we build artificial intelligence that truly serves humanity? Watch my exclusive video The Fermi Paradox - Civilization Extinction Cycles: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-the-fermi-paradox-civilization-extinction-cycles Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual sub…

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MSNBC Host Rachel Maddow reveals compelling moments of Andrew Young documentary; Interim MARTA CEO shares vision for transit system; Upcoming festival focuses on creating compassionate communities 49:00

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Civil rights champion Andrew Young has held many positions, including a U.S. congressman, ambassador, and Atlanta Mayor. He was also a top aide to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His life’s story, in his own words, is the focus of a new documentary. It’s called “Andrew Young: The Dirty Work.” Ahead of the film’s debut on MSNBC this Friday, October 17, R…

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Why Data Centers in Space Could Launch a New Space Economy? 14:35

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The future of computing might be off-world. Learn how orbital data centers could power AI, solar energy, and a thriving space industry. Grab one of our new SFIA mugs and make your morning coffee a little more futuristic — available now on our Fourthwall store! https://isaac-arthur-shop.fourthwall.com/ Any comments, corrections, or thoughts on the v…

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Why Data Centers in Space Could Launch a New Space Economy? (Narration Only) 14:11

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The future of computing might be off-world. Learn how orbital data centers could power AI, solar energy, and a thriving space industry. Grab one of our new SFIA mugs and make your morning coffee a little more futuristic — available now on our Fourthwall store! https://isaac-arthur-shop.fourthwall.com/ Any comments, corrections, or thoughts on the v…

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Dyson Spheres and Solar Commerce: The Birth of a Stellar Economy 33:03

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A Dyson Swarm isn’t just power—it’s prosperity. See how humanity could turn a star’s energy into a solar-scale economy of trillions. Go to https://PIAVPN.com/IsaacArthur to get 83% off from our sponsor Private Internet Access with 4 months free! Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZFipeZtQM5CKUjx6grh54g/join …

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Dyson Spheres and Solar Commerce: The Birth of a Stellar Economy (Narration Only) 32:39

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A Dyson Swarm isn’t just power—it’s prosperity. See how humanity could turn a star’s energy into a solar-scale economy of trillions. Go to https://PIAVPN.com/IsaacArthur to get 83% off from our sponsor Private Internet Access with 4 months free! Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZFipeZtQM5CKUjx6grh54g/join …

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Separating Fact from Fantasy in Mexico’s Alien Relics | #76 Mike Forest 2:01:55

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Mysterious 37,000-year-old alien relics have been unearthed inMexico—complete with elongated skulls, star maps, and advanced materials no one can explain. Are they proof of ancient visitors… or part of the biggest archaeological hoax ever? Matt Beall and researcher Mike Forest break down theevidence, testing, and controversy behind these mind-bendi…

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The Fermi Paradox - Did a Natural Nuclear Reactor Spark All Life? (Narration Only) 32:58

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Could the origins of life on Earth trace back to a natural nuclear reactor? Long before humanity split the atom, nature itself may have done it first. In this episode, we explore the astonishing possibility that self-sustaining fission reactions—like the Oklo natural reactor in Gabon—once powered the chemical engines of creation. From radioactive g…

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The Fermi Paradox - Did a Natural Nuclear Reactor Spark All Life? 33:18

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Could the origins of life on Earth trace back to a natural nuclear reactor? Long before humanity split the atom, nature itself may have done it first. In this episode, we explore the astonishing possibility that self-sustaining fission reactions—like the Oklo natural reactor in Gabon—once powered the chemical engines of creation. From radioactive g…

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Paradise Baptist Church celebrates 160 years of faithfully serving its community 50:58

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Paradise Baptist Church is one of Atlanta’s oldest historically Black churches – established in 1865, just after the Civil War. It grew out of a community Sunday School founded by then 12-year-old Dinah Watts Pace. Now, nearly two centuries later, the church is celebrating 160 years of faith, community, education, and economic development. Original…

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This is how we built...an interactive longbow exhibit 22:08

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Ben Templeton is a writer, creative director and facilitator in the field of games and playful technology. For almost 20 years Ben has helped organisations around the world create fun ways of bringing audiences together to interact with art, culture and science. The Robin Hood Experience at Nottingham Castle is a series of immersive arcade games in…

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Georgia Chamber of Commerce CEO remains optimistic amid uncertain economic landscape; Propel ATL survey captures concerns of MARTA bus riders 51:08

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Solar Flares and Coronal Mass Ejections - Defending Earth from Our Own Star 23:40

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Solar storms are inevitable; disaster isn’t. We explore the physics of flares and CMEs, historical extremes, and realistic defenses—detection, delay, and planetary-scale shielding—to weather the Sun’s worst days. Watch my exclusive video The Fermi Paradox - Civilization Extinction Cycles: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-the-fermi-paradox-civil…

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Solar Flares and Coronal Mass Ejections - Defending Earth from Our Own Star (Narration Only) 23:14

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Solar storms are inevitable; disaster isn’t. We explore the physics of flares and CMEs, historical extremes, and realistic defenses—detection, delay, and planetary-scale shielding—to weather the Sun’s worst days. Watch my exclusive video The Fermi Paradox - Civilization Extinction Cycles: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-the-fermi-paradox-civil…

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Georgia physicians on navigating the current public health misinformation crisis 49:42

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A new survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania found that trust in U.S. health and science agencies has declined since the inauguration of President Donald Trump. Amid the rapid spread of misinformation about vaccines, budget cuts, and layoffs at agencies like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has…

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Undocumented temples, megalithic pottery, & Ancient Nazca lines | #75 Raul Bilecky 1:22:54

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In this episode of Limitless, Raul Bilecky takes us deepinto the deserts and mountains of Peru—revealing breathtaking footage of ancient sites that remain undocumented and unexplored. From temples with noMinistry of Culture record, to vast stretches of looted ruins littered with bones and pottery shards, Raul shares discoveries rarely seen by the o…

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Standards, Spyware, and $10 per iPhone: A Cybersecurity Pioneer's Inside Story 32:54

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"Complexity is the biggest enemy of security." Janne Uusilehto, a veteran who has led security and privacy engineering at Nokia, Microsoft, and Google, joins the podcast to peel back the curtain on the hidden world of cybersecurity standards. He reveals why industry rivals, like the original mobile phone giants, agreed to rules that ultimately gene…

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After Mars - 8 Candidates For Where Humanity Should Go Next (Narration Only) 30:31

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Mars may be humanity’s next great home—but it’s not the finish line. From floating cities above Venus to mining Mercury and the Asteroid Belt, to building bases on the Jovian moons and Titan, we explore which destinations might follow Mars and how each could shape our future in space. Watch my exclusive video The Fermi Paradox - Civilization Extinc…

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After Mars - 8 Candidates For Where Humanity Should Go Next 31:00

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Mars may be humanity’s next great home—but it’s not the finish line. From floating cities above Venus to mining Mercury and the Asteroid Belt, to building bases on the Jovian moons and Titan, we explore which destinations might follow Mars and how each could shape our future in space. Watch my exclusive video The Fermi Paradox - Civilization Extinc…