Dope Tech Episode 2

<<@batoulach3338 says : He seems like the most genuine guy I've seen on here>> <<@Mithrandir39 says : Congratulations! On both getting married and on improving your channel. It is one of my favorites.>> <<@YumYumFamily-n7n says : maybe a video about "What is the best religion?">> <<@makhosimamome2645 says : I have only ever watched because of you, I understand progression and growth, with you out of the picture I dont know, thank you for the time, literally giving of yourself to make us better, better understand and ask important question. may the future be better and bigger>> <<@dofphish says : Congratulations!>> <<@ShamimMurad says : Deepest respect and warmest regards from Dhaka.>> <<@arthurpabst226 says : For months I was hesitant to watch this episode, but I’m finally relieved after watching it. Didn’t want to lose your “character”. You and the show are amazing. Learning about the way things work gives me some insight into this existence. It’s nice to see how big brained humans think, I have been seeing enough of small brained thinking in the government, loved the Newcombs paradox.>> <<@danny.kb.leong-hk says : It’s an amazing journey …>> <<@JUNUSNAV says : My favorite video is the SMOKING KILLS one. ❤>> <<@A.I.isstupid says : I've made less than ten dollars online since since online became a thing. It never occurred to me to try. I've certainly never intended to make a video. Not sure if someone's poaching my posts or not. I wish I had a skill set you're channel could use. Looks like a very cool way to be employed.>> <<@abhinavsharma3715 says : I cannot believe we get to watch such high quality videos for free. Veritasium will forever be my #1 YT channel ; Mad respect to Derek for making science so interesting while also not dumbing it down to the point it loses its significance. You are an inspiration for this science aspirant 😇😇>> <<@ecxblackmamba says : Embarrassing. I would have bet anything that this channel wouldn’t sell to private equity, but that’s why you don’t gamble I guess.>> <<@boxer01boxer02 says : Hey Derek we await your next Ve>> <<@boxer01boxer02 says : Hey Derek I am a fan. Maybe if I discover something or write a great theory unifying all forces I will remember you for what you inspired us all for>> <<@broaderdiscussion says : 'Couldn't have chosen a better partner... ' all your studying and understanding about so much, and yet you believe you chose 🤣 Peace>> <<@Topunito says : It's always going to be concerning when investors get their hands on a project that was previously driven by passion. I have faith that much, if not all of the team that actually works on the videos right now has that passion. I don't have much of a problem with a new team taking over, even if this channel was originally just you. But who actually makes the executive decisions does matter. And if the ones who make them are driven by profit, then this channel will suffer for it. Maybe it won't be "bad", maybe it'll still be content of decent quality, but at the very least, it's going to feel a lot more corporate. And it's likely going to blend in with the rest of educational YouTube a lot more, rather than feeling unique. At some point, it's likely that the original goal of this channel, centered around truth and critical thinking, will be abandoned, as profit takes priority.>> <<@aumainika says : I never realised how much we have in common until I watched this one "say's it all" video. I am happy for you man🎉 Best wishes !>> <<@candidocercas2531 says : Hi, I've been following your videos so I hope they don't end. I only ask one thing: enjoy Portugal, please... and if you want, come by my house, and a Portuguese ending! (Um forte Abraço) why not .......>> <<@manuelanton3408 says : I just want to say. THANK YOU! Yo make the world a better place.>> <<@uncle12decode says : This is a truly incredible video for someone who is just starting out as a video creator like me. I have no idea who I will become or what I will achieve 5 or 10 years down the line if I keep pushing forward, but your amazing video has given me a glimpse of what's possible. Your content is exceptional—not just for the audience, but also for fellow creators. Your channel has given me so much inspiration and motivation to start working on my very first clips. Thank you so much. Wishing you great health, and may your channel continue to grow and carry on this journey of delivering knowledge to viewers in the most visual and captivating way possible!>> <<@davidhcefx says : It's really fortunate for Veritasium to met Electrify!>> <<@db.794 says : When I first started watching this channel I never would have thought that Derek would be a person who would sell himself out and that this channel would be owned by private equity one day.. so dissappointing..>> <<@mulengamusunka says : Congratulations on the wedding. Please don't retire soon. I only just found this channel & I already knew that this content is what is meant for me. Veritasium has increased my curiosity, my willingness to learn, & in a way helped it has helped me identify my own weaknesses>> <<@fabianm.9551 says : I‘m 2mins into the video. I dont care what else you have to say. After these 2mins: You‘re awesome for what you‘ve made! I hope you‘re not retiereing, but if you do, thanks for Veritasium. It‘s an awesome channel.>> <<@hp90009 says : My son a PhD candidate introduced me to your channel and I am glad, you have educated me in more ways than I think of. Keep this going, also its not the same without you, no disrespect to the new guys. I am just used to you, why dont people like change is something you need to figure out. If it ain't broken, but I get it it could break you. Anyway, thank you for what you do.>> <<@oleeivindjensen5960 says : Takk!>> <<@Austin-gd8ek says : Thank you for everything you have done Derek!!!>> <<@chancespeaker says : so basically you semi-retired to pop out more kids lmao>> <<@rabbitshirt says : You are incredible.>> <<@narutosasuke6501 says : Hello! I have a question about geometrical optics that I just can't fully understand. I would really love to see a dedicated video explaining it with detailed diagrams. I'm not interested in just how the eye works. What I really want to understand is why images do not get mixed together, even though light rays from different objects cross each other in space. For example: - Every point on the Moon (or the Sun) emits an enormous number of light rays. Some of these rays cross each other before they reach the eye. Why doesn't this cause us to see flipped or mixed-up parts of the image? - If, at a certain point in space, light rays from two different objects (for example, two different walls of a room) are passing through the same location at the same time, then why, if an eye were placed at that point, wouldn't the images become mixed together? Why does the eye still form two separate images instead of one chaotic combination? - How is angular size actually formed? I would really appreciate an explanation from the perspective of geometrical optics, with diagrams showing many light rays, not just the usual two boundary rays. I'd love to understand what happens to the entire bundle of rays and why crossing rays do not mix the information from different objects.>> <<@yosanestifanos8655 says : Bro you are my teacher since I was watching you changed me by anything you are gravity that bend dumb and push to gain wisdom>> <<@iwannabeyour1 says : This video is a rare moment of a creator being transparent about the tension between making a living and staying true to the original mission of a channel. I think the criticism that Veritasium has become more 'produced' misses the point, longer, more polished videos cost more to make, and sponsorships are what fund that. What I'd push back on is the assumption that popularity and depth are automatically at odds. Some of his most sponsored, most viral videos have also been his most substantive. Maybe the real question isn't whether creators should monetize, but whether audiences are willing to pay directly enough that they wouldn't have to.>> <<@bokuwadoctor says : 3:33 thank us??? bro thank YOU 😭😭😭>> <<@Adarshgulati96 says : 15:30 thats my man truely inspiring>> <<@the_red_freak says : I have given myself a long time to think about this and i have come to the conclusion, that i will unsub and block Veritasium on all media i know. Dont get me wrong, I love(d) the videos. They were well made and interesting! I cannot stand for private equity buying up channels. The original creators will be replaced and its just a cash grab for PE. The channels will become faceless facades and host essentially zero original content.>> <<@WorldofWonders_1234 says : There is also spiritual truth, I'm also a truth seeker, that's in my 2nd channel - WorldOfWonders.>> <<@WorldofWonders_1234 says : Get help from Make Money Matt, a very nice young man. Good luck, I have money problems too. Especially, learn from his "funnel + product at the end of it" idea.>> <<@alexandrerichard4627 says : One of the channels that made me curious to learn in life. Thank you so much for every videos you made.>> <<@kristiannapotsari2343 says : I am so happy for you! You are a true role model! A perfect wholesome success story about a guy that made it big by offering basically free education to the world. In capitalism you managed to monetise giving! Ty Derek>> <<@freeda4100 says : Funny I love science and have never heard of this podcast until today listening to Joe Rogan his guest said he watched your podcasts. I flicked over to check it out and tonight have watched 3 videos and loved them. I'll be checking out many more! 🎉>> <<@gurupalsingh2709 says : So, before we get on, I want to state that I have watched the video and heard and understood Derek's points. I genuinely believe that working with Electrify has increased the channel's reach, and having more skilled professionals onboard has improved the quality and effectiveness of videos, though the informational aspect remains mostly unchanged (the videos are as informative as they were back when I started watching Veritasium). Keeping the uncertainty of the future aside, I am not worried about the direction in which Veritasium is headed, especially content wise, since the results speak for themselves. The only thing that bothers me is the intent behind creating videos will change, and it's inevitable. By outsourcing or bringing more people in, the intent behind video making shifts. And somewhere along the lines it moves more towards money making, which, in this economy, is absolutely necessary. One can chase money while staying true to the ideas that led to the creation of the channel, it all depends on how the intent of the whole team aligns. What we want is for it to not get too stretched out, because that is when the channel loses its spark. That intent is now changing. With a private firm now calling shots, the channel is for sure going to lose or rather reshape its original intent/idea to suit a corporation's, it is, after all, an investment. It's basically a team of independent creators (which the channel used to be) with independent views and opinions V/S an equity firm protecting corporate interests. A lot of people would argue that it won't matter much for an informative channel such as this. But it does. It does for an informative channel as much as it does for a political/satirical one, or a comedy channel, or even a kids' channel. It is about principles, the only thing that makes youtube special. Youtube channels are owned by people, people who present their independent views on this beautiful platform via videos. Other people engage with these videos and follow those whose principles align with their own. It is this aspect that sets youtube apart from TV channels, streaming platforms, etc. Corporate ownership breaks the sanctity of this bond. A company comes in with a big heap of money and a promise for a team of creators at their disposal, job security, insurance, etc. and slowly starts calling shots instead of the person who literally birthed the youtube channel. Just like it does with multiple other channels. And lo! there goes the passion of the project. It turns into an investment, a money-making machine. And us viewers, stats on someone's balance sheets. In a world of corporate ownership, the most effective way to rebel is by being independent. But when your favorite youtube channels become corporate investments, who can you really trust?>> <<@acharyadeepak89 says : Hats off to you dude for your dedication. I’m not a science person but your way of thinking ,making and introducing science topics make me to watch and subscribe .>> <<@pascalepei7708 says : Love your work everyone! Keep up with the good work and thank you!>> <<@sgppatientcare9228 says : Nah bro jhon vertasium is just here to remove the accusations of private equity by GEM by logically, emotionally manipulating us into believing that jhon is just doing his true passion in reality it is just to cover the real engine that is working back the screens .he is not telling the truth. Fellas>> <<@SovacoDeGato says : Bro if you need a developer i can make coffee and code 😂😂>> <<@fahimanwar94 says : One "How Private Equity Turns Your Favorite Channels Into Slop" by GEN later....>> <<@nonig3169 says : Congratulations on the wedding. Love the videos. Happy to hear you are doing the best for your life and family.>> <<@hexa-o8p says : This channel has opened my imagination and interest in science. It's made me ask "why">> <<@SeanW-c4w says : Love this! Priorities are so important and I am grateful for all your past work and making us a part of your family for so long. Smart man, Smart content and Smarter wife! Thank you.>> <<@허땅-e2y says : 항상 응원합니다. 한국어 채널을 보던 시절을 넘어서, 이젠 본래의 채널을 보기 시작하고있습니다.>>