Week as a Theoretical Physics Student | Covid PHLOG

[@PapaFlammy69]

How tf did you leave the basement to film a vlog?!

[@AndrewDotsonvideos]

I only leave when you're distracted with your cartoons (I think the kids call it anime)

[@kshitijsalunke2620]

@Andrew Dotson lol, best reply

[@pigasso1493]

Hello my master

[@garvett6660]

How could you forget he is a quantum particle he was staying in your basement while filming a vlog outside

[@mastershooter64]

@@AndrewDotsonvideos no I think they call it hent... hentology

[@maureendotson4634]

119th and you posted it 23 minutes ago! I can TESTIFY on how much you lose things. ~ Love Mom ❤️

[@AndrewDotsonvideos]

Oh thanks mark!

[@maureendotson4634]

@@AndrewDotsonvideos Well you do 😂😂

[@josephnorgrove5916]

Hello Mrs Dotson

[@maureendotson4634]

@@josephnorgrove5916 Hi Joe!

[@zackarysemancik5491]

Hi Mrs. Dotson!

[@BlackRose3610]

As a fellow graduate student working during covid: damn, look at you putting on real clothes

[@AndrewDotsonvideos]

Only way I can get work done haha

[@NtotheGMC]

same haven't worn pants in like 3 weeks. My supervisor doesn't suspect a thing

[@BlackRose3610]

@@AndrewDotsonvideos I'm wearing holes in my sweatpants, real clothes are a distant memory. I put on a hoodie, rather than a blanket, to signal "work time" to myself, though.

[@captainsnake8515]

Andrew Dotson: “not everything physicists do is fundamental or interesting” Also Andrew Dotson: “So I’m figuring what the inside of a proton is like”

[@genghisgalahad8465]

Very quarky!

[@questforenlightenment441]

I randomly checked if daddy Dotson posted again, and I’ve not been disappointed.

[@noether9447]

imagine not having notifications on

[@nestorv7627]

Daddy?

[@raychi871]

@@nestorv7627 OF COURSE

[@ekt2656]

This comment was sponsored by...

[@maxwellsequation4887]

Or did he

[@alexbyard9358]

I enjoyed hearding about your research and being taken through the process a bit. Maybe this could be a more regular thing?

[@AndrewDotsonvideos]

Good to know! It’s difficult to know how much is too much to talk about

[@Gouravthappa]

@@AndrewDotsonvideos this much is good...just keep it up..

[@thattwodimensionalant4626]

@@AndrewDotsonvideos PhD vlogs are awesome, especially when you are doing physics. You should so do them if you are willing to, Simon Clark has a great PhD vlog series and one from you would be the best.

[@Germanyduck]

Yes i love it too!!!

[@rhealastname266]

"My loud ass neighbors probably went to bed an hour ago so... I'm gonna go stomp around because I'm petty." Damn Andrew!

[@monojitchatterjee3185]

Hell yeah!

[@rhealastname266]

@@griselgriselda2901 TRUUU

[@PapaFlammy69]

17:49 omg xD

[@AndrewDotsonvideos]

My happy meal was delightful as usual, thanks Jens!

[@PapaFlammy69]

@@AndrewDotsonvideos You need a good diet. Dust 6 times per week, A happy meal once per week.

[@mastershooter64]

@@PapaFlammy69 also pee in cupped hands, don't forget that. You gotta stay hydrated amirite!

[@tofu8688]

@@mastershooter64 Nah dawg, he lays down, mouth opened waiting for the waterfall

[@ethan_martin]

@Flammable Maths Make me a sandwich

[@improlawl]

Hey Andrew, I just wanted to let you know that you helped push me back towards physics and I am now applying to PhD programs! Thank you for re-inspiring me.

[@AndrewDotsonvideos]

Best of luck!

[@improlawl]

Thank you! I’m looking at like 12 universities, hoping to do quantum gravity or dark matter theory 😍

[@TheLJShow-ys8wr]

@@improlawl how did it go?

[@guyus5469]

@@improlawl yh, did it work out?

[@vardhanmittal3318]

"Andrew improvement term news! That's what we are dying to hear about!" Honestly, I was here just for the cat. On a serious note, Huge fan of the videos, man. Keep it up.

[@rentristandelacruz]

Dotson the Phlogger is back.

[@DistraDistra]

Hopefully things start cancelling is my motto on my physics life

[@keplercreations]

Andrew you have single handedly cured my physics major depression, that is until the next day when I went to class

[@garywei1386]

The first thing I thought when I saw this video was that "theoretical physics student" could mean that you haven't been proven to exist hmmmmmm

[@AndrewDotsonvideos]

Theories are never proven. I must always be falsifiable

[@evandroserafim733]

Only thing we can say is that we have good evidence for his existence.

[@RC32Smiths01]

He is back! Very much love the Phlogs

[@josecordova32]

4:05 *nods head throughout entire explanation as if I understand what Andrew is talking about*

[@connorbrown5267]

Very helpful video, I'm shielding myself and so my first two months have been mainly just researching lots of DM. Its nice to see that life still goes on, stay safe !

[@alvaroalvin6388]

I’m nowhere near the physics you’re doing, despite that, I like learning from these videos.

[@JaxzanProditor]

Very cool to see your research! I am hoping to be able to follow in your footsteps and do theory research in a couple years.

[@SwagmanDude]

The ''Hello there'' pictures in the background are legendary HOWEVER How did Papa flammy allow you to see Kelly?

[@AndrewDotsonvideos]

As long as you leave a bowl of sauerkraut under his pillow, he’ll be in a good mood

[@SwagmanDude]

Sounds about right

[@christophebrou1178]

@@AndrewDotsonvideos 😂

[@Taylor-rx4yb]

I cannot fathom doing calculations in latex. I really need to physically write stuff (preferably on a board because I really like pacing). My jaw opened when you said that lmao

[@shubhamgupta9029]

I just started my masters in physics and I feel like I don’t know anything.

[@AndrewDotsonvideos]

You learn a lot your first couple years, you’d be surprised how far you’ll come

[@animeshsah5843]

Same bruh I too just started masters

[@chrisdenison3273]

I'm on my undergrad and boy does that worry me xD

[@arielgenesis]

Well, that's the whole point right? If you start a studying something and you already know everything, then you are wasting your time.

[@Epilogue_04]

Yep that happens, im on my 3rd year undegrad and i feel the same, some phd guys have told me the same lol

[@danushtv1807]

Trying to negotiate with papa flammy to get you out of his basement

[@PapaFlammy69]

I have no fkin idea how he got out wtf

[@danushtv1807]

@@PapaFlammy69 didn't we negotiate

[@arnaovdiwan]

ive been following you since 2017 and when i saw a phlog being uploaded after such a long time......YAAASS

[@leoskip7368]

Amazing video ! Idk why I always search if u posted a knew video but it was worth it.👍

[@AndrewDotsonvideos]

:)

[@taw3e8]

I enjoyed it very much :p thanks for all your videos!

[@roberthuber2770]

Perfect portrayal of the slow descent into madness that is studying Physics

[@javidfazilov3362]

YAY! Vlogs are back! Love your videos.

[@PrettyMuchPhysics]

11:30 Damn, I thought the first rule of fight meetings is not to talk about them?! 🙄

[@AndrewDotsonvideos]

Deleting my vid now

[@ALPlays]

hey man your vlog gave me a little motivation, i'm a physics masters student and i plan to do my PhD in particle physics, but I've been feeling pretty demotivated for more than a week now pending some work and research ( and not trying to contact my supervisor xp) but listening to you talk about physics and stuff made me feel less lonely xp, and now I shall hopefully do some research tomorrow on this two higgs doublet model.

[@joaoinacio1038]

Fantastic cideo Andrew! Make more vlogs, it helps a lot to know what to expect from a PhD in physics!

[@alix_grb2763]

It was such a great video, I could actually feel that you had fun making it :)) also you're so productive and sooooo funny keep it up !!

[@AndrewDotsonvideos]

Thank you!

[@siggy2023]

"I can finally throw myself off a building....... in Assassin's Creed." He had us in the first half, not gonna lie

[@Daler1213]

I really enjoy watching the vlogs of a grad student in nuclear physics, always wondered how smart people live day to day. I would love to see vlogs when you get your phD as well!

[@spyderkam9225]

Andrew, I love these phlog/general physics talk videos. I think you should make more of them (although I get it if you lack the time)

[@tp_2301]

I'd really enjoy a video about theoretical nuclear physics, some basics like QCD (although its very complex). It would be very interesting hearing it from a grad student. Greetings from germany :)

[@pigasso1493]

Daddy dotson back with the epic vids

[@josewui414]

I was taking my chemistry exam and the notification for this video popped up and I was so tempted to just dip and watch this. Luckily I finished though. Keep the vlogs coming! A lot of us need motivation nowadays at home haha.

[@garrettlasalle2415]

Hey, I really enjoy your videos--nice combo of humor and substance! Just as a side point, I work in the medical field, and if you have cold symptoms (as you mentioned), it's probably a good idea to just get checked for COVID. You're young and will almost certainly be fine, but just protect others. Thanks, again, for all your content!

[@banish1265]

Im a med student, I know close to nothing about physics at this level, but im fascinated by all this. Love your videos man!

[@nishatiwari9212]

Tensor boi returns.

[@nora_8080]

I remember seeing the types of physics students video when I was in high school and there was the undergrad students looking at grad students like they were celebrities... I understand it now

[@zeynepy7936]

okay I didn’t understand anything about your research (you explained it really well but it’s been a long day my brain doesn’t except new information) but I enjoyed the video! My motivation came back after seeing your grad school life. I hope I’m gonna get there someday

[@andrewtran6669]

Thank you for the content Andrew! I've watched you since you were in your last year of undergrad, back when I was in high school, and now I'm almost halfway done with my Astrophysics degree. Keep killin it, future Dr. Dotson

[@AndrewDotsonvideos]

Oh yeah I remember seeing your name back in the day! All the best with your degree

[@mastertoru5531]

I really loved your Gradschool vlog series! I really would love to see the PhD version!

[@priyanujbordoloi9071]

That cat be vibin with the tensor knowledge

[@yosefschmidt5155]

I love it, you always could make vídeos like that

[@vgmduarte]

I cried at the YuGiOh Duel Disk part, so nostalgic

[@volbla]

It's was very interesting to see how theoretical physics research is done!

[@runashams8936]

Love your vids.BTW you inspired me to want to study physics like in coll and uni in the future.Thnx bro.

[@kapishbarik9013]

Yooo finally. Was waiting for some amazing stuff like this!!!

[@saad_ghannam]

That was the smoothest sponsor segue ever.

[@wetasspaddington]

Loving the Overleaf in the background lmao

[@jordandionne2814]

I study forest engineering (forestry) but I absolutely love your videos. It makes me so excited to be a grad student and inspires me to keep on keeping on.

[@J58LRJ]

Really enjoy these vlogs. I know now may not be the best time to do this, but it would be cool to see some of the NMSU campus and whatever city you're in in future vlogs

[@markos1623]

Never have I watched such an entertaining vlog that lasts twenty minutes... And it has to do with physics... Idk how you did it but congratulations 😂.

[@AndrewDotsonvideos]

Thanks a lot!

[@michaelg8755]

LMAOOOO the ending killed me. Been a fan of the channel for a while now. I completed my undergrad last semester in physics and math and now I'm doing a masters in mathematics. Keep up the awesome work!

[@AndrewDotsonvideos]

Awesome!

[@loganlancaster4809]

This is the first of your videos I've watched since starting my PhD program. It was really encouraging to watch your videos while applying and it is no encouraging to see what the next few years will look like (roughly). I know the first year is often busy but with classes, TA duties, and all the required courses for new students not to mention cobid I have only been into the lab twice this quarter 😔

[@sakshamsharma4184]

Thanks for listening to my request And by the way love you💚

[@skylarkhamphou3306]

9:09 "where we can exactly find out what the answer almost is" The most confusing yet most logical sentence I've ever heard...

[@nicolerch445]

I’ve been waiting for a Phlog so long.

[@mel5u990]

omgg i miss these vlogs so much please do more!

[@sachietkapur]

Really nicely done and those aesthetics👏👏... This channel has really grown through the years 10:28

[@dimitris713]

16:50 Andrew dotson on a flammable maths intro while a wild obi wan kenobi is looking at him ready to drop the hello there line Seems legit

[@vimalsheoran8040]

Good to see you doing well sensei.

[@michaelupdike-bz6rg]

I'm a freshman physics major at UT and online labs are awful. Mostly bc the prof. wrote the manual in like 10 minutes and the TA doesn't even know what's going on.

[@joshuapasa4229]

I like how you're still reading/liking everybody's comment's, when your channel nearly has 200k subs. Great Video!

[@AndrewDotsonvideos]

:)

[@fatal_moon4570]

I love these vlogs! Keep up the hard work!

[@theorixlux]

Loved the research talk. I'm not sure how many of your subs enjoyed it, and in terms of youtube growth, it may not be the biggest market to pour your videos into; nonetheless id love to see more shit like that.

[@ThRandomBomb]

yes! i missed the phlogs. at the perfect time too to get my mind off of my horrible biology class and professor. thank you andrew!!

[@rhealastname266]

Biology cringe This message brought to you by post-humanism

[@giu_mal]

Great video Andrew as always! When will there be a meme review again? Love them.

[@MrOrazze]

Loved it, always enjoy a video from you

[@illusque6547]

I just submitted my report on my online speed of sound lab, only I'm 9000 km away from you haha Happy to see a new video :)

[@leonine5216]

Great video it refreshing to see how your still pushing through in these Covid times✍️

[@rowankelleher6848]

I remember doing that same speed of sound lab in IB physics in high school and this makes me miss taking physics, definitely looking forward to taking physics when I start college next year

[@Maxwell_Piper]

been waiting for one of these!!!

[@simasima5255]

very nice Andrew, thanks

[@PhysicsOH]

This was really well done!

[@joaoneiva1500]

Hug from Portugal 🇵🇹 Love yours vlogs

[@Airsofter4692]

If you're taking a graduate course on GR, I strongly recommend David Tong's notes on the subject. I honestly believe they are way better than his QFT notes, and I feel genuinely privileged to have been in the lectures they are based on

[@AndrewDotsonvideos]

I'll check em out, thanks!

[@kylewhite5688]

When you get your PhD after years of being a graduate student and looking at the next chapter: “What are you now, Bayek of Siwa.”

[@AndrewDotsonvideos]

Such a good game. That and odyssey are my faves

[@arnaovdiwan]

you are an inspiration to me bruh......respect

[@mastershooter64]

dy/dx is a fraction

[@AndrewDotsonvideos]

Cross section gang

[@andresyesidmorenovilla7888]

Duuuuude, learning about your research is really interesting!

[@witutekashiwashiwoo8321]

Having Andrew as the TA running my online labs might actually make them tolerable

[@juangonzalezdemendoza5713]

That was the cheesiest ad ever. That being said, I don't think I have ever laughed so much from an ad before, absolutely loved it

[@jesusdavidrinconpuche2193]

I was lucky enough to finish my TA and masters before the pandemic. Keep the great job, Andrew :)

[@LavenderTown40]

Quality physics content and quality cat content. A buddy of mine is applying to NMSU for grad school, among other places.

[@jeff-hc8ux]

Yes! I love these phlogs

[@yenyelinito]

Now this is a quality channel

[@yourdisappointedmother9449]

the editing is so dope, good job physics dad

[@AndrewDotsonvideos]

thanks!

[@astroza_science]

You gotta love that video ending!

[@MrCaptainFrosty]

Ah- VLOG!? At this time of year, at this time of day, in this part of the country, localized entirely within your bedroom !?

[@davislast7891]

I love the editing on this video omg

[@AndrewDotsonvideos]

Thanks a lot!

[@davislast7891]

@@AndrewDotsonvideos np man, keep making the hella good videos!

[@user-SA.]

And this is why I wanna be a physicist. Just you wait for me undergrad school ... and all that's to come after that!

[@KirbyTheKirb]

Man, I love when you upload videos. I have stated before that I followed Simon Clark´s whole PHD journey here on youtube as he uploaded his vlogs and it was an amazing journey. Keep up the good work! Much love! At 7:15 wee see your PC standing on some sort of stand, what is that? I'm looking for a solution myself like that!

[@AndrewDotsonvideos]

Yeah I got a bed desk that didn't fit my bed so I repurposed it to carry my pc!

[@KirbyTheKirb]

@@AndrewDotsonvideos Smart! Thanks for replying!

[@aarnavchaturvedi2552]

Hey Andrew, there's a very real chance I got into Columbia as a Physics major, and a lot of the credit goes to you for introducing me to what a major in Physics entails, so thank you

[@aarnavchaturvedi2552]

@@michaeltulskikh1446 CC. Hey man hopefully I get in. What's Physics like over there?

[@aarnavchaturvedi2552]

@@michaeltulskikh1446 a bit late, but could you please tell me how the accelerated Physics track works?

[@theoreticalphysicist9241]

We missed you dr Dotson

[@youtubegaming3281]

How much time to become physics generally

[@AndrewDotsonvideos]

You can knock it out in a weekend

[@rigmahaore6274]

Yeah where I come from becoming physics is the first unit in second grade math

[@hasanhelal9474]

And how much does it weigh

[@gibbs-13]

11:26 most of the Nobel Physicists were used to be worst grad students

[@jonathanstupidcheesespaghetti]

Ahem john nash