Find the unexpected | Destin Sandlin | TEDxVienna

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Discovery often happens outside your comfort zone. It’s when you step out into the unknown that interesting discoveries start to take place. When they do, it’s your responsibility to share the knowledge with society.
Destin Sandlin is an aerospace and mechanical engineer from Alabama and the creator of Smarter Every Day, a KZbin channel with over 2 million subscribers and 125 million views. He’s curious about the world and the science behind everyday occurrences. Some of his most popular videos involve investigating helicopter physics, finding butterflies in the Amazon, shooting an AK-47 underwater and dropping cats in weightlessness.
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[@bullhornzz]

Chicken + GoPro = ultimate budget steadicam?

[@jevnik542]

+bullhornzz he acually did this. check his chanel. he mounted a GoPro on chickens head and did a video with it

[@oscarzt1652]

+bullhornzz hahahahaaa

[@DaniMartVtbr]

+bullhornzz ...and it comes with a Free Breakfast Daily!

[@ericwWu]

+bullhornzz That was done already. /watch?v=UytSNlHw8J8

[@mikhailzaruykin663]

patent potential

[@teekanne15]

If we would have to choose one human to represent mankind when contacting "aliens" like in the movie contact, I think destin would be a great choice

[@DerZeldaFan1]

teekanne15 I'd vote for Hank Green

[@bradhintz2901]

+teekanne15 AINSLEY HARRIOTT

[@raphaelcardoso1194]

+teekanne15 I'd choose Trump. He will build a wall around earth to protect us against illegal alien immigrants.

[@alik5970]

+Raphael Cardoso and he'll make them pay for it ;)

[@yl842]

+DerZeldaFan Uhh its so hard to choose between hank and destin!! can we have both?

[@xOSolomonOx]

If this man became an astronaut, a lot of people won't be getting smarter everyday

[@rania9534]

But he would be explaining space phenomenon then

[@tohruihao2832]

Rozzane Juresr no, he will have dificulty, his 1 week in soace will be our couple months, it will be a problem, people will not get smarter EVERYDAY

[@Ultiminati]

@@tohruihao2832 What are you talking about? The time dilation does not happen at non relativistic velocities. Stop dreaming pls :D

[@shariklein5883]

@jmarks881 yep

[@goat6354]

Only Zuckerberg would get smarter then.

[@chopinbloc]

Destin is my hero.

[@AirIUnderwater]

Destin is my spirit animal.

[@HealthyFamilyVarietyChannel]

The Chopping Block I wonder if it was from your channel that I first heard about Destin. You too, and Wound Channel are awesome!

[@thecreepergamer41omg20]

The Chopping Block Destin is my city

[@frostedmantis6414]

The Chopping Block ᴍɪɴᴇ ᴛᴏᴏ

[@fluuxr4082]

The Chopping Block (

[@AlexTrusk91]

'you are supposed to listen to me. this is a ted talk' - i love this guy XD

[@briansmobile1]

Those caterpillars propelling the top layer forward faster than any one caterpillar could go- reminds me of the progression of mathematics and specifically the quote by the inventor of calculus. "If I am tall, it's because I stand on the shoulders of giants." That's the point of Destin's talk. When we inspire and teach the next generation, we propel civilization, science, and technology forward in the same way. We multiply our efforts.

[@Planet_Neptune]

Destin for president #destin2020

[@BaljeetSingh-qo6dq]

E T destin for India’s Prime Minister! Just lend him to us for 5 yrs please!

[@chadcreamer8146]

Destin 2024

[@AFriendlyTheo]

@@BaljeetSingh-qo6dq Destin for world leader 2025!

[@jeffinetlyjeffbi9770]

Lol I just commented that same phrase today

[@bunnyhug4365]

Damn, he is extremely smart and his kids are lucky to have him for a dad. I wish I could've been blessed with a dad like him. I hope he gets accepted to be an astronaut one day.

[@NeutronSplitter]

I wish I had a dad like that too. My dad taught me everything I should never do, not In a good way either.

[@CrazyLikeChris]

@@NeutronSplitter /r/ Ask reddit

[@whamham6117]

I agree, I love my dad, but he’s not the brightest bulb, I was just making a campfire with him and he put a ten-foot branch in a two foot fire pit

[@HarryBalzak]

no dad love in this thread

[@ArvindKumar-xm3tl]

To everyone complaining about their Dads... Your Dad also wish to have a more grateful son !

[@N3rdfightermom]

Great job Destin. My daughters and I watch all your videos together and discuss. Your videos where one of the reasons one of my daughters wanted a microscope for her birthday.

[@khango6006]

Alissa Frederick Omg one of the best gifts EVAR!

[@viviannegravel9700]

+Alissa Frederick You must be an awesome parent. I definetly wish my parents would do this with me.

[@josin007]

You are lucky that they didn't ask you a rocket

[@Mordekev]

@@josin007 hate it when it happen

[@carriewilliford1225]

Microscopes are awesome

[@Sarah1627]

Great message Destin. You are an amazing genius human being.

[@tictac_oe4590]

no doubt in that😎😎

[@HealthyFamilyVarietyChannel]

Sarah1627 I definitely agree with that! And we love that he is so family focused!! He is a very cool role model!

[@moflyboyblanquito541]

Sarah1627 man isn't he great.

[@unlokia]

Destin is a lovely man who is passionate about science and loves God, what a blessing you are, Sir! :) BLESS YOU!

[@tohruihao2832]

i find it so cool that my fav youtubers make it onto this show

[@OriginalGabriel]

Destins magnetic worm video would have been perfect for this presentation.

[@sundaypro]

Dustin is in love with Prince Rupert's drop.

[@Matthew-307]

Sunday pro his name is Destin, not Dustin. 👍🏻

[@subjectmatteramateur16]

@@Matthew-307 who in their right mind isn't?

[@drego5]

If you think that's love, you should see him talk about winches and more specifically a snatch block.

[@sayyedahmed]

I like this guy, he's really inspiring.

[@MJ-em2ix]

But he's a Christian... and that equates to an infidel. Fact.

[@dedsecwd]

@@MJ-em2ix wtf?

[@UncleP4pr1k4]

This is by far the best TEDx talk ive seen.

[@miky8788]

+Purp McBræfjæl check Destin's channell , is one of the best. is SmarterEveryDay .. cheers

[@miva1214]

One of the video's i like from his that's quite philosophical is "The Backwards Brain Bicycle" you should check it out~

[@Aliawadalla]

Purp McBræfjæl because you've seen 2

[@rafaelsalazar7888]

The talk from Chris Hadfield is still the best, but this is great too

[@kentneumann5209]

This is one of the top 10 Ted's I've seen.

[@Seamemaria]

I just love the curious and enthusiastic way Dustin looks into the world. It´s contagious!!

[@digvijay990]

Destin sandlin making the world smarter and happier every day .

[@TheTrueRandomness]

Wow, the crowd had NO reaction whatsoever. Guy breaks glass - no reaction... Ok, understandable. Guy has glass explode in his hand - NOTHING...WTF?

[@khango6006]

TheTrueRandomness I think that were in awe of some weird things they have never seen before. Of course, it would be much more excited if they reacted outloud. Different cultures I guess :p

[@The85Maxim]

TheTrueRandomness The conference was held in Austria (a Germanic country), their reaction was pretty normal. Also consider the cultural history of Vienna; many world changers passed through there.

[@alexdaland]

+ I doubt this group of people was surprised of his glass-trick, it was a way to open the conversation..

[@ganeshgajavelli1487]

TheTrueRandomness I think that this video's audio was only sourced from Destin's microphone so it probably filtered out outside sounds. Like he was reacting to them laughing but we couldn't hear it through the video. Idk

[@panszuba]

Because they might have seen that already on his channel or a few others. Just saying.

[@josorr]

Destin's channel is the best on KZbin.

[@NeilCrabbe]

The balloon in the car earned my subscription and is one of the first videos of yours I recommend people watch when I recommend your channel. Which is something I do when I meet an enquiring mind.

[@garrymatthews5598]

This is one guy in amongst millions on our little planet that has me glued to every word he speaks. He is so interesting to listen to. Go Destin

[@korratheaustralianshepherd5804]

gotta love viscosity, fluid mechanics, and a bit of mother nature thrown in for good taste :)

[@drunkenfrog]

"never read the comments." this might be the most underrated piece of knowledge this man has ever shared with the world. lol

[@Ch0pStix]

Yes from wreck it ralph

[@jcr1g235]

When will TED give a TED talk? *HE IS THE FINAL BOSS*

[@christianheichel]

At the end of the world

[@michaelthompson9261]

Inspires hope and vision. His KZbin stuff makes you smarter everyday, but this Tedx speaks "matter everyday". I'm in!

[@mrkb34]

I love you, Destin. You are the light of the world.

[@rdf430]

Although i have never met Destin. I can see in his videos, his body language and the way he explains his thoughts that he is a genuine down to earth person. I am a big fan and look forward to every video. Keep thinking and doing, I am smarter everyday because of your channel.

[@DungarooAdventures]

This guy is a true gentleman. He's smart, educated and yet very humble and nice. Respect.

[@buriedblessman4781]

Im a big fan of dustin and i swear to God he deserves way more than this audience

[@LiamMoquin]

"Hey you guys are supposed to be listening to me, this is a TED talk."

[@ibukiupheaval]

why this video only have 47000 views? SmarterEveryDay you should share this destin!

[@user-ht3tp3uj4v]

YES!

[@HealthyFamilyVarietyChannel]

Ibuki Upheaval yes, Destin, can you put this video up on your channel? Or link to it!!!!

[@lucca7716]

It has 424k views

[@johnmillard2931]

Wanna go to the forest?

[@matthewgray9896]

That was a great speech. You're smarter than you give yourself credit for.

[@kitemanmusic]

I didn't think there was an audience present, until they applauded at the end, politely. Destin, that was fantastic. Did you get the feeling that you were talking to yourself?I felt like you should have said, is that anybody out there? I know, let's all join hands and try and communicate with the living. I love your videos. You are inspiration.

[@guitarplayer1293]

kitemanmusic Tha's probably because the audience doesn't get a microphone, therefore we (the viewer) won't hear them. Plus, in Austria, panto crowds are usually looked down upon, so there might also be a cultural factor there. The audience actually liked him a lot.

[@kitemanmusic]

Ted Wres I'm sure they did. Destin does everything with enthusiasm and wonder.

[@guitarplayer1293]

I am not just saying that, I was there ^^

[@kitemanmusic]

Ted Wres Is TEDx associated with TED? Or is it a copy?

[@guitarplayer1293]

TEDx is basically a TED event by independent organizers, like TEDxVienna, TEDxBerlin, etc. In the US, many Universities organize their own TED conferences. I think TED gave people permission to do that only a few years ago. TEDxVienna was founded about 5 years ago.

[@TinyFord1]

Finally Ted got the smartest KZbinr to talk

[@FunnyMemes-dr3se]

Destin is one of the OG science KZbinrs... I am huge fan, along with a lot of other SciTubers... Destin is a huge inspiration to me, and a lot of other people, including other SciTubers...

[@JamesAllredWriter]

I would love to just sit and chat with Destin. I would start getting smarter every minute.

[@farzanr.nobakht3022]

The concept he brings in is so underrated, this exploration method and insight can change lives

[@MikeyDL69]

He just made me really sad when he said that he didn’t meet the requirements for being an astronaut

[@jacizh]

yeah, i was pretty sad too. but if he did, then we wouldnt have his amazing videos.

[@DavidFrat123]

Fantastic talk, Destin. I'm a big fan of Smartereveryday.

[@Lord_Baphomet_]

These people have no idea they are in the presence of greatness. I would’ve killed to be at this Ted Talk and meet Destin.

[@cjtramm8]

This talk always chokes me up. I want to be a thinker and a doer

[@ich7941]

I can't believe Destin gave a talk in Vienna and I totally missed it! Great job, I love his KZbin-Channel :)

[@gortnewton4765]

He is a great speaker an educated man, civilized and intelligent - he is one example of many of the best that Western civilization can produce.

[@musashinagatsubo9574]

The best from Destin, ever.

[@davidwilkie9551]

Demonstrations that show "learning by doing" are the best kind of KZbin videos. Thank y'all.

[@rogerdotlee]

He earned my subscription years ago. This video is a good description of why.

[@Fadez77]

To this date, 'Getting Smarter Every Day', is my favourite channel on KZbin. Amazing dedication. Awesome vids.

[@johnjhill3]

Seen this all before and it's just as fascinating all over again. Keep your eyes open, keep your mind active. The wonders of creation have not all been cataloged as yet. :-D

[@samanthadunn2695]

This makes me so proud to be from Alabama

[@paulrb7914]

Congratulations

[@arnauddupasquier8978]

the most underrated TEDx talk on the internet!

[@hamedmatari2577]

even in 2021 its outstanding, spending time to see a tedX from 2014 by destin

[@waitinroom]

i wish most teachers in school could do what you do. excitement in the basics of whatever subject you choose incites the want to learn more. simplicity is key. thanks man.

[@EvanMoon]

Thank you for dropping cats!!

[@TheDisabledGamersChannel]

Destin is the greatest youtuber ever !, you just don't see true, rea; kind hearted out going people like this anymore, what a great person he is, wish we had more like him in the world today.

[@kimmead3683]

He has such an amazing life! We've seen every video.

[@barefootnotion]

great conference, I have been getting smarter everyday with you videos Destin, thank you for all your efforts

[@trinathon36]

Destin's videos are a staple supplement to me and my roommates college educations. SmarterEveryDay

[@RiverNaiad]

+SmarterEveryDay Talk! Worth every second.

[@dwellspompano]

Destin this is a great TED Talk video. At the end of the video you mention inspiring children on KZbin. Well I for one am not a kid watching you on KZbin. I'm a 54 yr old guy who writes transit schedules for a living and loves watching your videos and getting "Smarter Every Day". Keep doing what you're doing!! I Love learning new things😁👍🏻

[@derauditor5748]

My Hero! Love his Channel!

[@fostercathead]

We love Destin!

[@ckdk6445]

yes that definitely make sense sir..!! love you

[@alexeifando747]

Destined for mars! hahaha yes!

[@squeaky2384]

+Alexei Fando Hahaha so funny

[@migueldejesus443]

Destin is the man!

[@curtisjordan9210]

One of the best channels on KZbin - SmarterEveryDay

[@orionfirestorm3624]

BRo. You inspire me every time I watch. Thanks for doing a Ted talk. Your message is awesome, good job

[@vijaychandra223]

we totally got ur message Destin.... anyway y does this has only 47000 views.... share this people.... help Destin like people make world smartereveryday.....

[@JonDavidCroel]

Brought tears to my eyes brother! My Grandfather was the same way....Roll Tide!

[@justinjwr]

What a beautiful closing message

[@AbhishekNigam]

Blown away! I wish I was more like him. But he has where to start, think differently and be a thinker and a doer

[@christianbello7583]

something i learned in my life is. limitations are only imposed by those who limit them selves. he docent have where to start! he put himself in that position to be able to accomplish his dream to be a astronaut! same thing that you could do with yours. Stop thinking "if where in this situation i would..." and start thinking what do i have to do to be able to be in that situation? If you want to change something in your life all you have to do is change things in your life. Never forget that! life will not change on its own. you are who you are because of past decisions. If you want to change all you have to do is make different decisions!

[@AbhishekNigam]

Christian Bello 😊

[@xpndblhero5170]

Great job Destin...... 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ConstantinosJkay]

Go DESTIN GO GOO!!

[@chaimavet9893]

With most KZbin hosts there a sense of detachment he or she and myself. You have an ability to close that gap and I truly enjoy watching you.

[@matclair82]

Does that make sense?

[@homes8352]

I don't know if he's making sense.

[@vikramsarabhai1]

He's humble and competent. Not something you come by everyday.

[@eliasjosephsson3994]

yes

[@mattyjazzz]

In a world full of talkers be a thinker and a doer.

[@chemicalsweet13]

Smartest person ever to talk on TED. bar none.

[@ahmadnawaz6612]

Destin is inspiration ❤

[@timgray6006]

Destin is the best!

[@Maggot44ever]

Genius! Really a wonderful person.

[@A1i1988]

my favourite ted talk of all time. Destin is a humble, natural honest guy. Love watching his videos.

[@salexsurya]

You are awesome Destin!

[@hasunrathnayake1948]

Yes Destin, this DOES make sense!

[@obfus]

He said never read the KZbin comments but all the ones below are super nice, I think Destin attracts a good group of people. Great talk Destin!

[@epipe4]

That makes sense Destin. Good speech.

[@TheSqoou]

Chickens see the world in motion much like we see a Google Earth Street View fly through. Thanks Destin.

[@maybeapacifist]

I love you to the comet belt AND back. I'm gonna use that. Thanks Destin

[@thidaswinathsara6164]

This is my hero. DESTIN.

[@DarrenChen]

This is the only TED talk that made me tear up! Good luck Destin!

[@jianyuhua]

Smarter everyday!

[@Major3ammoul]

Destin, you're awsome!

[@marylagua5079]

Very good message. A thinker and a doer.

[@userGGG702]

The Legend's Speech

[@johnfuhrman1352]

Destin has inspired me!

[@thomashanson6607]

I've never been anything but a thinker and a doer, no matter the trouble it got me into.

[@LoiteringReaper]

The definition of smart

[@xposhr]

I've been trying for a year to get my bosses to understand the "you need to be a thinker and a doer" because that's what I'm always trying to DO. They sit in meetings and talk and accomplish nothing. I try and test things and ask questions to solve problems. Been following your videos from the begging Destin, you're awesome. I'm happy you're having such great success.

[@davenezrapappas4589]

YEEEEEAH DESTIN! WTG!

[@solivagant9902]

thank you for showing the world the quiet awesomeness of the every day so commonly overlooked. I see the world like that too. I wondered if you noticed the other oddity of poured honey. when the stream is extremely thin it will bounce or reflect back off its surface. the tension so strong and the stream so thin as to not have energy enough to break its surface. like in Quantum physics, it's the observation that can change the reality. Oh, and I love your KZbin channel. well done.

[@wr9917]

one of the best TED talks I've ever watched in my life.