Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur
Nomadic Aliens – Cultures That Wander the Galaxy
May 9, 202634 min · 5,928 words
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What if the oldest aliens in the galaxy are not empires, but nomads? We explore wandering fleets, deep-time survival, and civilizations without a homeworld. Get Nebula using my link for 50% off an annual subscription: Watch my exclusive video Surviving a New Ice Age: Check out Gods & Monsters: 🛒 SFIA Merchandise: 🌐 Visit our Website: ❤️ Support us on Patreon: ⭐ Support us on Subscribestar: 👥 Facebook Group: 📣 Reddit Community: 🐦 Follow on Twitter / X:…
Highlighted moments
Once voyages stretch into decades or centuries, the distinction between a spaceship and a space habitat collapses.
“A nomadic civilization is very often not a species at all, it is a group.”
“the fleet becomes a continuous institution, a ship of Theseus on a civilizational scale. Every plank has been replaced, every person has changed, sometimes even the species has shifted, but the mission continues.”
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