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The Philosophy of Ghost in the Shell

The Philosophy of Ghost in the Shell

(SPOILERS) “Your effort to remain what you are is what limits you.” Wisecrack argues that the original Ghost in the Shell animated film is a pragmatic view of man’s ultimate relationship with technology, based on the philosophies of G.W.F. Hegel.

Wonder Woman: A Symbol of Progress

Wonder Woman: A Symbol of Progress

Wonder Woman and her insignia are often adopted by people fighting for recognition and equality. And for good reason. Kaptainkristian traced the origins of the superhero to remind us that Diana Prince was born from a progressive and optimistic (albeit egotistical) mind.

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Learning to Draw Dotted Chalk Lines

Learning to Draw Dotted Chalk Lines

Mike Boyd is a student on YouTube, but in the real world he was recently accepted to become a teacher. Wanting to impress his students, he figured out the secret behind Prof. Walter Lewin’s famous dotted lines. However…

Facts About Volcanoes

Facts About Volcanoes

Volcanoes and lightning working together? No thanks. Mental Floss‘ John Green returns to the salon to share some interesting and unusual tidbits about the fury and mystery of nature’s fiery earthmaking engines. Also, they really should think about renaming Iceland “Fire and Iceland.”

Pelicans: Evolution of a Dive Bomber

Pelicans: Evolution of a Dive Bomber

Pelicans grab fish by swooping into shallow water at speeds up to 40 mph. Deep Look explains how these birds have evolved to help them survive and excel in their otherwise lethal hunting technique.

Why Are You Always Tired?

Why Are You Always Tired?

AsapScience suggests things you can do if you always feel tired even though you’re getting enough sleep. It could be as simple as performing light exercises and staying hydrated. Or perhaps it’s time a doctor to see if it’s a symptom of something else.

How Google Earth is Made

How Google Earth is Made

“Google Maps is for finding your way. Google Earth is about getting lost.” Nat & Friends spoke with the Google Earth team to find out how they get images, how they process those into 3D imagery, and what insights one can glean from continuously taking pictures of our planet.

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Things People Believed 50 Years Ago

Things People Believed 50 Years Ago

Even if it sometimes feels like we’re going backwards, civilization really does move forward at a surprisingly fast pace. Grunge takes a look at some of the misguided things people used to believe less than half a century ago. Yup, feeding babies coffee was a thing.

Rick & Morty & Szechuan Sauce

Rick & Morty & Szechuan Sauce

(PG-13: Language, SPOILERS) Wisecrack argues that Rick’s obsession with szechuan sauce is no bombshell. Instead, it’s merely another display of the show’s advocacy of Albert Camus’ brand of absurdism: existence is meaningless, and trying to find meaning is a fool’s errand.

Quantum Mechanics in 5 Minutes

Quantum Mechanics in 5 Minutes

(PG-13: Language) exurb1a does his best to explain quantum entaglement, quantum superposition, the quantum zeno effect, and other elusive theoretical concepts in the only way he knows how – with ducks.

How YouTube Ads Work

How YouTube Ads Work

YouTube doesn’t have a schedule of shows to base the ads that will be shown alongside its videos. So instead, as CGP Grey explains, the site holds split-second ad placement auctions based on information and estimates about you and the video you’re about to watch.

Our Secret Fantasies

Our Secret Fantasies

(PG-13) “A fantasy isn’t a plan. It’s a disguised but very precise acknowledgement of what would never work but needs to be aired.” The School of Life reminds us that having fantasies – no matter how absurd or horrifying – is a normal part of being human.

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A History of Mavis Beacon

A History of Mavis Beacon

Lazy Game Reviews sums up the story of the first cover model for the Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing series before unboxing and running through the software’s original MS-DOS version. A 62-page manual for a computer game. Good times.

Why Train Trips Are so Expensive

Why Train Trips Are so Expensive

In developed countries, passenger train trips between towns or cities are often more expensive than a plane trip between the same points. Wendover Productions explains why that’s the case, and how ticket prices are adjusted to cover the operator’s expenses.

The Farthest Place from You

The Farthest Place from You

RealLifeLore ponders what is a fairly simple question to answer – what’s the farthest point away from you on Earth at this very moment? Our antipode is far off the coast of Perth, in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Find your opposite spot here.

Casually Explained: Alcohol

Casually Explained: Alcohol

“You’ll notice that alcohol quickly makes you better at many things…” Mr. Explained explains how booze lives up to its “liquid courage” nickname, and how confidence times ounces consumed is inversely proportional to the intelligence of your actions.

The Origin of the Power Symbol

The Origin of the Power Symbol

Introduced in 1973, the power symbol may not be the most intuitive icon, but it actually has a very simple explanation. It’s a combination of “1” and “0”, and is meant to convey that the same button turns a device on and off. More in Lazy Game Reviews’ video.

Breaking Bad: Crafting a TV Pilot

Breaking Bad: Crafting a TV Pilot

“A man whose fear is greater than his desire… cannot be a pivotal character.” Lessons from the Screenplay breaks down the basics of a TV pilot – the episode that is used to sell the show to networks – and how Vince Gilligan pulled it off for Breaking Bad.

Separating Recyclables

Separating Recyclables

A look inside Brooklyn, New York’s Sims Materials Recovery Facility, a high-tech recycling operation which uses automation to separate a wide variety of metal, glass, and plastic materials based on their weight, size, shape, and even molecular composition.

Mispronounced Band Names

Mispronounced Band Names

This video from Grunge makes a good point about how with radio DJs no longer being the main way we hear new music, many fans have no idea how bands’ names are pronounced. We bet there’s at least one band name in here that you’ve been getting wrong all along.

Music in Sign Language

Music in Sign Language

(PG-13: Language) American sign language interpreter Amber Galloway Gallego spoke with Vox about how traditional ASL is not suited to translating music, whether it be wordplay or melody. That’s why she injects creativity and motion to help the deaf appreciate music.

The Future of Airliners: Aurora D8

The Future of Airliners: Aurora D8

Real Engineering presents the first in a series of videos which look at future airplanes which could disrupt the commercial airline industry which has been locked up tight by Boeing and Airbus for years. First up, the Aurora D8, an unusual jet with a “double-bubble” fuselage.

Newgrounds & The Future of Animation

Newgrounds & The Future of Animation

(PG-13) Kaptainkristian tips his hat to Tom Fulp’s Newgrounds. Not only did the website pioneer several social and commercial features for online content creators, its continued independence and creator-friendly atmosphere makes it a great home for aspiring artists.

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