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Entropy RisingAuthor: Jacob and Lucas Space Exploration & Speculative Fiction
Entropy Rising is a science fiction podcast and futurism podcast that explores the real science behind the future of humanity.Hosted by Jacob Hyatt and Lucas, this sci-fi podcast breaks down topics like space exploration, Dyson swarms, interstellar travel, AI, and advanced civilizations using real engineering and physics.If youre looking for a science fiction podcast that goes beyond stories and asks whats actually possible, this show connects speculative ideas to real-world science.Each episode covers big questions like:Could we colonize Venus or Mars?What would a Dyson swarm actually look like?Are we alone in the universe?How would space warfare really work?Whether youre into speculative fiction, engineering podcasts, or space exploration podcasts, Entropy Rising gives you grounded, no-BS explanations of the future.New episodes explore the intersection of science fiction, technology, and reality, built for listeners who want more than surface-level takes. Language: en-us Genres: Fiction, Physics, Science, Science Fiction Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Lofstrom Loops and the Physics of Actively Supported Structures
Episode 63
Monday, 2 November, 2026
What if we could build structures that reach into space without relying on the strength of steel or concrete? From Lofstrom loops capable of launching spacecraft into orbit to towers stretching 100 kilometers into the sky, actively supported structures could fundamentally change what's possible in engineering.Support us on Pateron :https://www.patreon.com/c/EntropyRisingIn this episode of Entropy Rising, Jacob and Lucas explore the physics of active support, an engineering concept that uses continuously moving mass and momentum to support structures that would otherwise collapse under their own weight.We start with the Lofstrom loop, a proposed 2,000-kilometer-long launch system suspended approximately 80 kilometers above Earth. By accelerating a continuous loop of material to incredible speeds, this structure could potentially launch people and cargo toward orbit while dramatically reducing the need for rocket propulsion.We also explore Atlas pillars, skyscrapers that could theoretically extend into space, and actively supported bridges capable of spanning enormous distances without conventional supports.How would these structures actually work? Could we build them using today's technology? And what happens if the systems keeping them standing suddenly lose power?Join us as we explore the fascinating physics, engineering challenges, and potential applications of actively supported megastructures.Support the showWebsite: https://www.entropy-rising.com/
