Post-Scarcity Civilizations: Infinite Resources & Our Future

In a future of limitless resources, what challenges remain when scarcity fades but human desires endure? Join us as we explore the path to post-scarcity civilizations, where technology solves material needs—but purpose, meaning, and new challenges await.

Watch my exclusive video Post-Consciousness Civilizations: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-postconsciousness-civilizations-evolving-beyond-human-awareness
Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthur
Get a Lifetime Membership to Nebula for only $300: https://go.nebula.tv/lifetime?ref=isaacarthur
Use the link gift.nebula.tv/isaacarthur to give a year of Nebula to a friend for just $30.

Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net
Join Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthur
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur
Support us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthur
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.
SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE
Credits:
Post-Scarcity Civilizations: Infinite Resources & Our Future
Episode 495; April 17, 2025
Written, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur
Edited by: Donagh Broderick
Graphics: Jeremy Jozwik, Ken York YD Visual
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"