A New Box for Isaac Newton (feat. Adam Savage) - Objectivity 275

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[@SutherlandBoswell]

As the saying goes, there's nothing more permanent than a temporary death mask box.

[@winterlighthome]

This needs to be a new Objectivity tshirt.

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

ah, #relatable

[@meatballg8655]

i can just imagine in like 200 years time someone doing an isaac newton documentary with the death mask included and talking about how the box was created by the great engineer adam savage

[@Swarm509]

Talking about future Fellow Adam Savage! (although I have no idea if or how he could become one!)

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

3,000 years later, an archaeologist working in the (fairly well preserved, but now underground) Royal Society archives will come across the signature on the box, ecstatic to find an attestation to the historicity of the legendary Adam Savage.

[@furzedefur]

Archeologist will be thrilled to find a genuine Adam Savage box but everybody will be baffled which dude's face is in the box...

[@Merennulli]

@@furzedefur "This must be what Adam Savage looked like. This Newton guy must have made the box."

[@beefchicken]

I honestly think Keith was a little sad to see his box usurped.

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

If it weren't for Adam, that box would've housed Isaac Newton's death mask forever. Now, I dunno, Keith is gonna have to carve his initials into a shelf or something.

[@edlawrence1107]

I got that impression as well while watching Adam’s video

[@tenthz]

A little sad, but he is grinning more than I've seen before in this video & Adam's!

[@MikeWood]

From blowing up a cement truck, to creating a bomb proof housing for Isaac Newton. That is a journey.

[@erikhendrickson59]

Actually his journey started *_long_* before that. He worked in film special effects for over 15 years, including nearly a decade at Lucasfilm's infamous Industrial Light & Magic, *_before_* he and Jamie ever conceived of MythBusters.

[@MikeWood]

@@erikhendrickson59 I knew all that. but thanks for outlining it for others.

[@MacDrai8]

The smile of Adam Savage is incredible, looks like a 5 years old that knows he did good.

[@danielland3767]

😂😂😂😂so true

[@LeonardChurch33]

Gotta be a very proud moment for Adam to have something he made in the Royal Society vaults.

[@rin_etoware_2989]

with these sorts of specially-designed things, there's two options: it either lasts 11 weeks because of a critical design flaw, or it lasts 11 centuries because by then the box itself would need special conservation

[@RobWVideo]

Well, as Adam mentioned in his video, the galvanic reaction between the steel screws and the aluminium plates will eventually cold-weld them together, so after a while the only way to take the box apart will be destructively.

[@mauri7959]

This was amazing. I have been following Objectivity for years and now seeing a new object is being added to the collection feels special

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

What's really cool is seeing a _new_ object go into the collection, right alongside all the old stuff.

[@robertbackhaus8911]

There are some nice contrasts, and similarities, too, between this box and the old, ornate timber containers made for the instruments seen on this channel.

[@jellezwaag]

In 10.000 years, some dude will earn his PhD researching this whole story 😂

[@PaulG.x]

Yes! His name will be Brian and he will be an evolved megabat researching the anthropocene extinction and how animals stopped it

[@jellezwaag]

@@PaulG.x hahaha, 'Brian'

[@jazzabighits4473]

@@jellezwaag where are you from that you put a full stop between your numbers instead of a comma or space? No judging, just wondering. I read your comment as 10 years (with 3 decimal places of 0)

[@jellezwaag]

@Jazza BigHits The Netherlands!! It can be very confusing these traditions, there has got to be a Numberphile video on this!

[@mk_rexx]

WHERE IS THE ORIGINAL BOX???

[@scottjacoby2594]

I didn't watch the build video, yet, so maybe it was mentioned then, but not only is his box forever enshrined in the royal society, but Adam Savage actually got to build something for Isaac Newton, ,even though it is a few hundred years posthumous. Not many people living today, outside of the librarians and archivists at the Royal Society, can say they did something to serve Isaac Newton himself.

[@danielbender4327]

Now I would like to know more about the container that was used BEFORE Keith’s temporary box.

Oh, the grin on Adam's face is priceless.

[@praveenb9048]

Most satisfying "reboxing" video on the internet.

[@erikhendrickson59]

Adam Savage is one of those guys whom everyone loves. How could you *_not?_* He's incredibly humble and always willing to share the knowledge he's amassed over his past 30 years working in special effects.

[@LordClunk]

Now the temporary box has become a relic itself. We need a box for the box now.

[@JawbreakerSD]

This video really feels like a piece of history. I'm sure in decades and hopefully centuries to come, this box will be displayed as the final resting place of Isaac Newton's likeness. How amazing for Adam!

[@digitaIgorilla]

Adam can hardly contain himself. Ever the professional but still like a kid in a candy shop. And he's so proud of his work that's clear. Well worthy of Sir Isaac Newton's Death Mask

[@Qermaq]

Don't worry, Brady - I'll bet your video love-letter archive of this collection will become a prized part of the library once you're beyond the mortal coil.

[@Pagliacci_Rex]

Keith defending his box was sweet. I hope he signed it and gave it to Adam.

[@pequodexpress]

I love how Keith keeps defending his original cardstock box.

[@pekaca]

i feel we now need a new sturdy box to preserve the temporary box

[@louis-philip]

That clicking sound as the lid is secured...

[@zapfanzapfan]

Now Adam has made something that will truly live forever. What an honor and gift!

[@scottjacoby2594]

Rupert is great, I don't want to minimize that, but finally getting to see Adam and Keith together is just want I wanted when watching the other Adam videos. Glad we got to experience it! Will Adam have another crack at the white gloves of destiny?

[@Qermaq]

The snaps of the latches at the end were so satisfying. I don't know it for a fact, but I'm 100% certain Adam feels the same way.

[@maxx_2245]

He absolutely feels that way. He's obsessed about tactile feedback like that in the best way possible

[@ryanhenson5259]

"don't know for a fact" "100% certain" 🤔🧐

[@Qermaq]

@@ryanhenson5259 It's the difference between "I know Adam felt that because (reasons)" and "I would bet the farm on it, based on what I do know about Adam."

[@cjacked]

This is, without question, one of the coolest things Adam has ever done. Bravo Sir!

[@dielaughing73]

I'm sure he'd agree

[@ym160]

I’m curious about what caused Keith to replace the old old box when he made the cardboard one and what were the features of the old old box

[@pretzelboi64]

Same. I wish Keith archived it and I hope his own box is archived with the new one

[@boredgrass]

As beautiful as this box is, the most beautiful aspect of it is the spirit of community that created it❤️

[@ThisSteveGuy]

Brady's Twin Peaks shirt is pretty great.

[@dwarftoad]

Grey color is a nice homage to the previous box!

[@juliusreiner5733]

I’m imaging a future version of Objectivity in 100 or 200 years mentioning Adam in passing when reviewing this mask

[@jeffreyhoadley5697]

What an honor! Thats amazing.

[@Dlehnerswe]

Adam should defenetly be considered as an member of the royal society. He has done so much for getting the sciences to the general masses and to the younger generations, for many, many years.

[@TheNapalmFTW]

I love that most of us watched him make this

[@maxbowen6482]

As soon as he started talking about the box with Adam there you just know what was gonna happen

[@donaldasayers]

In a hundred year they will have to make a new box for Isaac and an archival box to keep the precious Adam savage artifact in.

[@backwashjoe7864]

Was waiting to hear a 'snap' when he closed the lid, of the nose being broken.

[@electricindigoball1244]

If I learned anything over the years it's that "temporary" solutions have this annoying tendency of becoming permanent over time. :P

[@georgeprout42]

I said that to my partner when we put parcel tape over the leak in the shower. That was 5 years ago and we joke about the brown styling stripe.

[@PrimalRenegade17]

Okay Adams box is fantastic but I honestly love the original box. It is so modest and unassuming. I hope they keep the original box as another artefact.

[@TheyCallMeNewb]

I knew that Brady should have been there after watching Adam hand it over on Tested! Unadulterated bliss.

[@minor_edit]

Fantastic video!

[@KnowArt]

"nothing acidic, right?" "Yeah, nah, just engraved the thing with ferric chloride"

[@chillsahoy2640]

Before Brady pointed it out, I was thinking that now Adam Savage has become part of the history of Isaac Newton's death mask. I mean, I hope that Adam's other work also passes the test of time, but I'm pretty sure there will be annotations and records stating that "Between 2023 and 2XXX the death mask of Isacc Newton was kept in a box constructed by Adam Savage, using inert materials to better preserve the mask". Everyone's actions will echo through time of course, no matter how mundane, but it's truly special when you become involved in something as unique and historically relevant as this.

[@damianknight8064]

what a wonderful thing Adam made and he did it for the love of building things

[@Laser2120]

This box will most likely be its forever home. I wonder if anyone in the distant future will be watching this video and reading the comments.

[@pretzelboi64]

I hope Keith's box was archived with the new one and the mask. The entire history of how this mask went from a rotten cardboard box to Keith's box to Adam's archival container is tied to the mask's own history at this point. People would definitely want to know what Keith's box looked like if they were told Adam was a newer version. Like, I personally wonder what the box Keith got rid of looked like

[@xliquidflames]

Instead of eBay, keep the original box next to the metal one. Then give it its own card in the card catalog. In 100 years when someone does a White Glove of Destiny, the card will just say, "Keith's box, empty. 2023" They'll be disappointed or not understand. They'll have to go to the digital archives and find their local copy of this video (because KZbin won't exist anymore) to understand what Keith's box is.

[@TesserId]

I ADORE the crossover between two of my favorite KZbin channels. So happy. 🥳🥳🥳🎉🎉🎉

[@TesserId]

These three. This moment was destined in maker/nerd history.

[@arekwittbrodt]

My old physics teacher used to say, that temporary solutions are often most lasting ;-)

[@ibgmbl]

My mom says "What's for a while is forever" (actually she says it in Spanish "Lo temporal es para siempre"). But she would say it in a bit negative way 😝 in the sense that, if you are going to take your time to temporarily fix something, why not take you time to do it better for it to last as something well done...

[@AudioThrift]

Death Mask in Keith's handwriting... that's gonna be the name/logo for my next Metal band.🤘🏻

[@leppeppel]

"Hand autographed by Adam Savage in Isaac Newton's signature." Something about that, both as a sentence and a concept, tickles me pink.

[@bigsarge2085]

Incredible experience and work!

[@notfeedynotlazy]

5:00 Best comeback ever

[@465maltbie]

Now that box needs its own asset tag...thanks for sharing, good on you Adam. Charles

[@TheGreatAtario]

I bet that box could protect that mask for the next 500 years

[@DemnRaig80]

I hope someone keeps the old box. It's history now.

[@devjaxvid]

Now to make a “Jack in the box” version for the Digital Scan.

[@gguttr]

I'm sure that there must be some really really precious things in the Royal Society that can be stored in that cardboard box

[@RBuckminsterFuller]

Amazing! Very cool collaboration. It's fun to think how many irreplaceable items might be contained in simple cardboard boxes.

[@Atlene]

Look how proud Adam is! Lovely!😊

[@LQhristian]

Fine job!!

[@kiwibonsai2355]

I believe that's the rare human quality of respect. Well done Adam ✌️❤️🇳🇿

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

There's something incredibly endearing about the fact that even an extremely important historical archive has moments where they just go, "eh, that'll do." Though, at the same time, I'm slightly concerned that it might be a common phenomenon.

[@aaronl_trains_and_planes]

@tested That has got to feel amazing that you have achieved such a marvelous stature, that you got to make Sir Isaac Newton's death mask box. It will live forever now!

[@MajorYass]

I think Adam really liked the idea of being a part of the Royal Societys Collection in this fun little way

[@darinpringle5611]

First time ive seen someone else with that pfp

[@mrpalindrome3067]

The vampires at the Royal society are draining your life force Adam! Quick, kitbash something together to fend them off! In all seriousness though love the work you put in and always a joy to see you being what you love. Looking forward to tell this one to the great grandchildren.

[@shafron1]

Holy crap! Brady looks waaaay different.

[@inkland2003]

so amazing to see this episode! all three guys are fantastic.

[@EnricoBalducci]

I have to ask... who kept the old box? We need to know! 😄

[@horsetuna]

Does Keith know the Royal Society was in Cats 2019?? Im pretty sure thats the exterior of the building during Bustofer Jones, and theres the painting of Sir Isaac Newton inside

[@petersage5157]

Adam should have included a bit of a tongue-and-groove in the mating between the lid and base for better dust exclusion. An alternative that could be added after-the-fact is a rim of foam (naturally wrapped in the tyvek fabric) that extends above the edge of the base.

[@hunterwyeth]

Congratulations on getting something you made into the Royal Society!!! (Technically)

[@iambiggus]

Adam Savage. Who knew he could protect things as well as he destroyed them?

[@ASSamiYT]

Keith is such a captivating person.

[@TheEmir5710]

This is so great. Love seeing two of my favorite KZbinrs collaborate like this!

[@Martyntd5]

Man, that is amazing. I would be so proud. Can you imagine how long that is going to be in the Royal Society? The box has become part of Isaac Newtons story.

[@afhdfh]

Keth is really awesome. Great sense of humour!!!

[@adpirtle]

You know if you shaved Brady and put a powdered wig on him...

[@Stewz66]

Seems like you need another box to protect the Adam-box. .

[@scrotiemcboogerballs1981]

That’s wonderful congrats Adam for building a great box and it’s going to be hold newtons death mask for the rest the time thanks for sharing

[@likebot.]

The previous box should be kept as an historical piece as well. To have Newton's death mask's former home just shredded and tossed aside seems so callous.

[@Scruffi]

That oh so satisfying >snapt< sound of the closures... Just delicious.

[@smaakjeks]

I kind of love that the death mask of maybe the smartest human to ever live is stored in just a box. There is no need to embellish or be baroque about Isaac. His work speaks for him. Edit: Oh. Well, never mind. I should have read the title, shouldn't I.

[@wtspman]

Is it just me, or does anyone else think there is more than a passing resemblance between Isaac Newton and Brady?

[@douglasboyle6544]

Well, now the Royal Society has a genuine Adam Savage item in it. Movin up in the world 😉

[@realspacemodels]

What a beautiful box!

[@winterlighthome]

This video made my Grinch heart grow 3 sizes. It's been a pure delight to watch Brady's career develop over the years since the earliest days of PTOV. Brady is a good human. And, now, to see him having the likes of Adam Savage as a playmate?!? *happy sigh* The best of my geeky worlds keep colliding! side note: I can't be the only one who has a crush on Keith, right? Because, I have a massive crush on Keith (with all due respect and apologies to his significant other).

[@sillywabbit]

great episode, loved it.

[@levmatta]

Congrats!!!!

[@veramae4098]

Would it be possible to get a copy of Newton's death mask -- or the 3D printed copy Adam already made? I'd really like one.

[@erikwinkler]

Well done Adam! 👍🏻

[@rentristandelacruz]

Keith, Adam Savage, and Jared Harris.

[@KarlRoyale]

If saw the cardboard box on eBay- I'd definitely bid on it!

[@Dormikon01]

Absolutely brilliant! QUESTION: Is there any chance to get the 3D data for private use? It would be awesome to print and display these item at home and the size seems manageable on a regular 3D-printer?!

[@shrimpeye]

What a lovely gift! Great work :)

[@A2Z1Two3]

I wish he would not apparently carelessly handle the box like he did there 😮

[@Rugged-Mongol]

"There's nothing more permanent than a temporary fix."

[@I_am_Irisarc]

I think Newton and Cody kind of favor each other a bit, like they might be on different branches of the same family tree. Not saying they are. I just think it's an interesting possibility.

[@iainburgess8577]

There's nothing so permanent as a temporary solution. And, notably, Keith did such an excellent job of His temporary measure that it passed the use test for decades longer than interended, giving all of us this wonderful moment here. So great respect & many thanks to everyone here, for each of their personal parts in preserving this particular piece of history.

[@una_10bananas]

Aw every time i watch one of these i fall in love with keith