What if humanity’s future isn’t on Earth—or even other planets—but in colossal artificial worlds built in space? In this episode, we explore the O’Neill Cylinder, a visionary space habitat that could house millions, serve as interstellar arks, and transform the cosmos into a network of orbital civilizations. Join us as we dive into the design, potential, and profound societal implications of these Islands in the Sky.
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/ discord Credits: The O’Neill Cylinder Space Habitat: Islands In The Sky Episode 496; April 24, 2025 Written, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur Edited by: Briana Brownell Graphics: Anthrofuturism, Apogii.uk, Katie Byrne, Jarred Eagley, Jeremy Jozwik, Justin Dixon, Ken York YD Visual, Sergio Botero, Udo Schroeter Select imagery/video supplied by Getty Images Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creator Markus Junnikkala, “A Fleet Behind the Moon” Phase Shift, “Forest Night” Kai Engel, “Endless Story About Sun and Moon” Chris Zabriskie, “Unfoldment, Revealment”, “A New Day in a New Sector” Taras Harkavyi, “Alpha and…” Stellardrone, “Red Giant”, “Billions and Billions“
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The O’Neill Cylinder Space Habitat: Islands In The Sky.
Episode 496; April 24, 2025
Written, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur.
Edited by: Briana Brownell.
Graphics: Anthrofuturism, Apogii.uk, Katie Byrne, Jarred Eagley, Jeremy Jozwik, Justin Dixon, Ken York YD Visual, Sergio Botero, Udo Schroeter.
Select imagery/video supplied by Getty Images.
Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creator.
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