Megastructure Death

Megastructures of the future may range in size from cities to entire galaxies, and must be built to withstand damage and time, but how is this done and what happens when a megastructure dies?

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Credits:
Megastructure Death
Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur
Episode 308, September 16, 2021
Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac Arthur

Editors:
A.T. Long
Curt Hartung
Jason Burbank
Jerry Guern
Keith Blockus

Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier

Graphics:
Bryan Versteeg http://spacehabs.com
Fishy Tree https://www.deviantart.com/fishytree/
Jarred Eagley
Jeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_...
Justin Dixon
Katie Byrne
Ken York   / ydvisual  
Sergio Botero https://www.artstation.com/sboterod?f...
Udo Schroeter
Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creator