Barriers to Becoming a Kardashev Civilization

Kardashev Civilizations are beyond immense, with even the first tier of them making any modern nation look miniscule, and there are many barriers to becoming one.

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Credits:
Barriers To Becoming A Kardashev Civilization
Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur
Episode 360, September 15, 2022
Produced & Narrated by Isaac Arthur

Written by:
Isaac Arthur

Editors:
David McFarlane
Jerry Guern
Konstantin Sokerin

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

Graphics:
Bryan Versteeg
Jarred Eagley
Jeremy Jozwik
Ken York
Quiet Orbits
Sergio Botero
Udo Schroeter

Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creator