The 10 Worst Alien Invasion Strategies

01/07/2025 17 min Episodio 733
The 10 Worst Alien Invasion Strategies

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From Martians undone by germs to predators who insist on sporting duels, we explore the most ridiculous alien invasion tactics in fiction, and what they reveal about strategy, science, and human resilience.Join us as we journey beyond the birth of the universe to unravel the mysteries of what might have preceded the Big Bang—and whether time itself had a beginning.Visit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.netJoin Nebula: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthurSupport us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthurFacebook 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/53GAShECredits:The 10 Worst Alien Invasion StrategiesEpisode 733; July 1, 2025Written, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurSelect imagery/video supplied by Getty Images Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creator0:00 Intro0:48 10. The “Park and Wait” Strategy2:02 9. Invading a Planet That Can Kill You3:46 8. Single Point of Failure: The Hive or Control Ship5:22 7. Telegraphing Your Arrival6:50 6. Overly Convoluted Takeovers8:30 5. Broadcasting Your Weakness9:55 4. Playing Fair & Ritual Combat11:54 3. Overconfidence & Underestimating the Locals13:07 2. Hive Minds That Collapse Instantly15:03 1. Ignoring the Home Field Advantage16:06 OutroSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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