How Humans Did the Impossible

[@johnnyharris]

Hi friends! I made a poster about maps - order now & get 15% OFF until April 4th: store.dftba.com/products/all-maps-are-wrong-poster

[@sohamthapar1012]

wow

[@Mistyped]

That's an awesome poster!

[@sherlockmaverick]

When's this video coming to Nebula?

[@Mastertexter]

Johnny CIA 😁

[@hyrox9049]

I’d love to support and grab the poster but $31 is wild 😭

[@notnixon]

Before sattelite mapping, my dad worked for Decca mapping the antarctic coastline by radar. He has some amazing photos of that period in his life.

[@joykumarshill8430]

can i contact you through any social media platform?

[@Nightshade_goblin]

Would it be ok for you to share them? I'm currently in the middle of doing a project on the mapping of antarctica for my grads degree and I'm scouring the web for contemporary sources

[@hopithop]

Yeah

[@Meandbroafter2]

Make a google drive link and make it availible for everyone with link then share it

[@21LAZgoo]

whats pretty crazy is pieri reis map was made in 1513 and that was even before these europeans

[@mrbfros454]

About half way through this video I suddenly realized that this video felt very different from your other videos. It’s still has your high quality finger prints all over it but it just feels more relaxed and calming. I really love all your content. Thank you so much for what you do!

[@afrosymphony8207]

its the music! i need him to release the official version

[@gallectee6032]

It's the music.

[@Crypto2638]

It’s because he’s talking about maps 🤣

[@mrbfros454]

Yes, it’s the music but his vocal tone also dramatically changed for this video. It’s not as intense and dramatic as usual. I like the other style just as much but it’s really cool that he can do either style depending on what is appropriate. I think the visuals and the editing style also reflects that more calm/relaxed style choice. This takes a lot of time to get each element to blend well with the rest of the video and it’s clear that he really knows what he’s doing.

[@MakoTheFrog]

This video is a masterpiece of storytelling, and as a navigation officer i really really appreciate it. Well done to Johnny and the team behind this video, it's beautiful.

[@teddycambosa9910]

This, is why I love effective storytelling. In just 16 minutes, Johnny and his team were able to piece together a video that tailored to the poetic storytelling of Antarctica: from the emotions of awe for discovery, awareness of our desires to explore, to the music that spoke to the magic and the desolation of this icy continent. I can't help but gush over at this new format, being able to elevate a topic that most of us just pass by into something memorable, something beautiful, something...impactful. Kudos to you Johnny and the whole team behind, superb storytelling here~

[@johnnyharris]

thank for the kind words and for appreciating the amount of delicate work that went into bringing this video to life.

[@Oliver2000]

​@@johnnyharris This was your best video. ❤

[@zaq_hack4987]

@@johnnyharris It shows that this was a passion project. Cook was a singularly fascinating figure in history. You've already covered Hawaii, but other parts of his legacy might be fun to receive Johnny Harris treatment. Especially the "soft bigotry of low expectations" that kept him from understanding Polynesian Navigation ...

[@bananawitchcraft]

Agreed, but I think Antarctica as a topic is already really interesting, and I'm sure it's not just me. It's basically like being on another planet.

[@jahazbrooga309]

Wow, just, spine tinglingly good. I can't wait for the next video.

[@athenaparthenos9092]

The way that Johnny tells these stories is nothing short of a masterpiece

[@bryanlim9817]

He can tell me how paint dries for 10 minutes... and I will still listen.

[@MarsMan2482]

He is very good at narrating

[@6000.]

@@bryanlim9817 his content perfects almost everything, something SunnyV2 can’t really do (he uses views as his point last video I watched)

[@claudiorosier4418]

He’s very good at storytelling, just like the person who wrote Spiderman stories. There’s a lot of topics he’s not getting into. You know…he’s trying to be “safe”. We’ve probably been lied about a lot regarding the earth.

[@narwhalsrawesome2718]

Feels GPT'ie

[@sebastianaguilar3924]

This new video format and new way of story telling Johnny and his team just did here, took me on a very emotional ride I was not expecting. The soundtrack was one of my favorite parts, it was just so flawless. I’m not even sure what to say other than thank you for bringing the content you do on this platform. I experienced emotions I didn’t think were possible to experience watching a KZbin video. This is easily now my favorite video you’ve ever done on this channel. I thank you very much for all the hard work and dedication you put into making these videos.

[@saldan3985]

This was your best video yet IMO, it's a perfect blend of your beaming passion for maps and geographical places as well as your outstanding ability to tell a human story. You've outdone yourself, this was amazing!

[@marksnow7569]

Yes, Wonder is important

[@JaysonT975]

much better than his simplified explanation of things we all know like the government funds the lottery,

[@krisM____]

When you manage to make an informative video, that is 16 minutes long but feels like it's 5 - then you've done an excellent job. I do love this video format for this sort of content!

[@MODElAIRPLANE100]

@Khalid that's why we come to Johnny Harris right? For a funny but often quite inaccurate retelling of history, then afterwards we can go to a thunderfoot video (to debunk the alien video) or a present past video (to be told the real history behind something).

[@MODElAIRPLANE100]

@Khalid true but it was still a retelling focused on entertainment. I like the poetic storytelling as it attempts a look beyond the facts to the reason behind them, yet also highlights that there might be some inaccuracies for the sake of storytelling.

[@armanke13]

damn I just realize the duration.. you absolutely right.. I thought why is this so short? turns out it's 16 minutes long.. omg

[@natandessie]

I would love a Johnny Harris video on the Bric Nations and your thoughts.

[@sitesdaniel1986]

Natos opposition That which Natoma nation should fear

[@gizConAsh]

That was quite simply beautiful. The visuals, the music, it feels like watching cinema on KZbin. I really hope you never stop making videos Johnny.

[@timlecount8690]

Thank you Johnny, this was a beautiful video and I'm stoked about your poster as well! Amazing work by you and your team!

[@cherhalsall]

This one brought tears to my eyes. I shuddered with joy at the beautiful words that completed it. It's truly a work of art.

[@littlecrimsonwyvern8083]

Without question, this is the best video you’ve done so far. I can tell you and your team are only going to get better. Congrats, Johnny!

[@zoran.rosendahl]

yes!

[@johncarter-jp7hz]

Not enough penguins

[@loust1264]

give this man penguins

[@Daweetbix]

More!

[@mema7948]

To eat?

[@puma2334]

penguin

[@Devestatix]

Kaboom?

[@ruthjolly]

I'd love to see a sequel and hear your thoughts and discoveries about the Piri Reis map that accurately maps Antartica (partially) way ahead of its time. Loved this! You did an amazing job. Thank you for your beautiful and factual work R

[@pabloparraguez4724]

I LOVED this format. Almost teared up at the end. We humans sure are despicable at times, but I'd say the average of the human experience, is that of discovery and curiosity. Amazing vid johnny

[@Gltdoors]

"Beauty" is not usually something that comes to mind when I think of Johnny Harris videos, but I've got to say, this new piece of yours was definitely awe-inspiring, and yes...beautiful. The music, with the nearly lyrical narration layered over a story of human grit, perseverance, and determination, was absolutely a site to behold. You even got me misty-eyed at a point or two.... Truly great work guys.

[@tiel1]

Your storytelling ability is exquisite! Keep up the amazing content and great work! Respect to you and your team!

[@josephdesousa]

We all know that Johnny’s map game is right up there in the ‘League of Extraordinary Map Gurus’, but is there a word that exists that describes Johnny’s writing used in the narration, and if not, we need one. The voiceover modulation, the storyline and the storytelling in this video are absolutely captivating! You can’t step away from the video at all, you want to stick around to see what’s around the ‘corner’ at every moment of the film.

[@imdelta-rj8ow]

@Johnny Harris this was by far the most beautiful and well written video of yours I've had the chance of indulging myself in. The script was impeccably written, and please consider giving whoever came up with this absolute masterpiece a raise. Kudos Johnny!

[@BrandonDBaxter]

Proud of you man, this is probably my favorite video of anything I’ve seen on KZbin. I’ve shared this with my family, something I’ve never done. But I think it’s awesome. Keep up the great work. You might get a award for this one

[@auntiehollyd6395]

PLEASE never stop telling stories the way you do. It draws me in and makes me excited to find out what comes next.

[@ivs721]

It's astonishing to see the amount of progress within these 200 years. We should definitely focus on ways to continue this trend.

[@potatoeater3000]

We did with the moon solar system, but then it took the back seat after moon.

[@Devestatix]

We are continuing this trend, you should look into efforts taken by scientists to explore our oceans. We have been able to get to Antarctica for quite a bit longer than we've been able to explore the depths of the oceans and as you probably know oceans cover quite a bit more surface area of Earth than Antarctica does. Except it's not covered by kilometers of snow and ice but instead with kilometres of water

[@orkkojit]

no. return to monke.

[@MODElAIRPLANE100]

Could you give a reason why you think we should continue this trend?

[@123FireSnake]

i mean we are, the accumulation of knowledge is at least an exponential curve i think there's calculations that even put it at over exponential.

[@VincentClarke]

It is mind blowing how we are just able to have free access to documentaries like this one and to knowledge in general. Despite all the things the world is going through right now, we are living in a true Golden Era!

[@deirdregibbons5609]

I think I like your map-related videos/stories the best. I learn so much from these. And the storytelling format is beautiful while still being very educational. You have a real talent for natural and social science documentaries.

[@trebotski]

Johnny, you show us the absolute craziest maps and we are so grateful for that. Thanks to you and the team for the amazing graphics and animations

[@Thesixwolf6]

What craziest maps

[@sidneydhoro1554]

This level of story telling deserves another Emmy

[@Telleryn]

I love the fact that it's become the best mapped continent on Earth and what that says about the human spirit, as if the universe went out of its way to make it inaccessible and hard, just short of putting up signs saying "don't come here, this isn't for you" and we were like "stuff that, I'm gonna map it even harder now just you watch"

[@jayandrusiak]

The human spirit to complete difficult tasks just for the sake of accomplishment is amazing

[@paparoach007]

The same human spirit that likes power, control and a step-up against their opposition or the entire world. I did read in to the Antarctica a little bit more after watching the video and the amount of countries wanting to capitalise and control the Antarctica is/was very under-stated at the height in which exploration was in full swing in that point in history. I'm just glad that we as a species came together to unlock the mystery surrounding the Antarctica, it's a vast place on Earth which needed collaboration, courage and smart minds. I really like this video it's definitely one of the best Johnny & Co have created.

[@flamingmanure]

mapping is one thing, living is another. its not a sustainable place to live, same with most of the planet actually, cities, towns, villages etc etc practically every place in civilization is set up next to resources we can use or trade, in other words, it is sustainable, and most of the world really is not that, the human spirit is truly effin amazing, that is 100% correct!! but nature is far more amazing, and far more terrifying, i think humans reached state where they take for granted, but we forget we are basically microscopic parasites on a city sized organism called the earth, and its an organism that survived cataclysms literally trillions of times worse than us, and those cataclysms happen from time to time, if we happen to be alive at the same time, like sharks and crocs were when the asteroid killed the dinosaurs or when the Permian extinction happened after a series of dino asteroid-level disasters occured in quick succession, then and only then can we say our spirits our strong and truly tested, so far we may have beaten animals in raw power and intelligence, but experience in surviving the unimaginable hell this planet can make, we arent anywhere near alot of animals, the earth can easily one day just take all of our current advantages with a single catastrophe, and then were back to being really smart cave men that lost most of their nature based skills.

[@mishmash86]

Love this format! The script is so well written, and the way you enunciate the words just really bring the story to life. Stunning visuals too. More please!

[@emilyyost]

I really liked the pacing of this video. This one slowed down a bit and presented the story in a beautiful way

[@ModCraftServer]

Johnny, this is one of your best videos, in my opinion. The soundtrack was incredible. I welled up 10 minutes into this video. This is amazing work. Thank you for this. I hope you know how much of an impact you have on people on an individual level.

[@thevisualkidd]

Thanks Johnny and the team. Been a fan for the last 4-5 years and I realized it's my first time leaving a comment. I love seeing the storytelling and production quiality improve with each video. Brilliant

[@SysterEuropa]

Superbly done and captivating. Perhaps the best and most succinct presentation ever done on our history of Antarctic mapping and exploration. Thank you Johnny. Please keep them coming!

[@bigozimak]

That was awesome story telling. The visuals, the exploration and the progress we have made is amazing. And then we finally decided, NOT to exploit Antarctica! You (almost) made me proud of Humanity.

[@sir_prize_ma_the_farcar4547]

There is nothing to exploit and plunder there😂😂😂😂😂

[@gabrielrousseau_NM]

Yeah. To busy killing and exploiting Vietnam etc. at the time that extra care was taken lest we murder on the tundra. Decisions made together by the exact same murdering parties. Right!

[@jekasolomon]

Weird how humanity went from taking pride in conquering the earth, to now being ashamed of it. That's not good for survival.

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

True, but there's definitely a big asterisk next to that statement. Our agreement not to exploit Antarctica is certainly worth celebrating, but I can't help but fear that it's impermanent.

[@InsoIence]

@@jekasolomon Conquering, in this day and age is not necessary for survival. Sustaining and maintaining is. Recycling resources. Except we are not there yet.

[@MichaelRBlair]

This was an incredible video. The visuals were very well done and I can't imagine how much work went into them. Great work!

[@netgnostic1627]

This video is really something special. I read a book when I was a kid, about Amundsen and Scott and their competing expeditions to reach the South Pole. You brought the excitement back just now, that I felt when reading it.

[@jesseguevara]

Wow, Johnny really coming up with great content every single video. It's informative, engaging, and interesting. Good job!

[@Victoura56]

This video is just a joy to behold; the visuals, the music, and of course the information being presented! This is going to be one of my all-time favourites that I’ll watch again and again

[@BkSMedia]

This is an absolute masterpiece of not only the videography, but the storytelling and the sheer artistry demonstrated is nothing short of beautiful.

[@DKMarik]

It’s like poetry! 16 minutes of joy! I cried a lot. The music, the storytelling, the pictures, wow Johnny 😭 🙏

[@clayjones553]

You cried ?? 🤔

[@cjwhite7801]

Bruh this had you crying lmao

[@targaryenXoolf]

the level of production and scripting Johnny and his team provide, is top notch. unbelievable that its all out here for free.

[@Vfulncchl]

The team really struck gold here! Very inspiring! This would be perfect for showing in history class. Super interesting video and SUPER NICE FORMAT

[@danialshaikh]

This was really, really good Johnny + team! You took a topic I didn't think I'd care much for and made it enthralling. The soundtrack was the perfect backdrop and I'd listen to it on loop if I could. Keep up the amazing work!

[@vegardpedersen]

One of your best videos, Johnny! Amazing job. Also, fun to see Norway on the map. We don't get mentioned too often, so nice to see. We also were the first to the North pole, I believe, and America, Greenland, and Iceland :-)

[@hydrolifetech7911]

Norway is mighty popular actually. Also my favourite country after my own though they are vastly different in climate and culture

[@vegardpedersen]

@@hydrolifetech7911 Oh, what country do you live in?

[@giwat3]

Johnny, this gave me the chills. Best episode I’ve seen. It’s also very orienting to see how this time in humanity was shaped by advances in technology and how we I turn shape the future of technology. We are simultaneously the past and future. The way we look at “technologies” from the past as archaic, but they were futuristic at the time is the way this generation of humans will be viewed as archaic in 200 years. We’re marvelling at Chat GPT and AI now. Imagine 200 years from now! Wow. For all our faults as a species I still marvel at what we’ve accomplished and can still accomplish.

[@FacelessOnes]

Thanks!

[@jameslk68]

Johnny this is incredible. Loved every second. I thought the pacing, visuals, and definitely score were all on point! Looking forward to more like this in the future!

[@williamwallin2708]

This was one of the absolute best film experiences I've ever had. Thanks, a lot Jhonny for all your hard work, you're a true artist!

[@Snookbone]

Well done on Liking The Thing

[@IbrahimIsmail95]

You are one of the most impactful content creators of our age. Full of substance and yet entertaining. And the videos just keep on getting better and better. Hope to see you grow even more.

[@challe535]

Yes, unfortunately he is impactfully spreading propoganda for the capitalists (i.e. the rich) though.

[@josephsmith3870]

I loved this! I hope you make more videos in this style, it was immersive and inspiring!

[@jdz2258]

I can’t understate how great your videos are they are nothing less that a documentary

[@awaterplease7885]

Format is on point! My favourite video of this channel. Great work guys

[@salokin3087]

Imagine every river in Europe, every city in America, every farmland in India, every mountain in Australia, and it all fits well within Antarctica's frozen tundras. It really is a whole other world

[@abhigyanganguly]

This video felt different, felt emotional, felt inspiring! Thanks Johnny for making a video essay in this format!!

[@athelstan5794]

u r indian mate

[@TommyJefferson1801]

​@@athelstan5794 what's your problem?

[@sarahDB6719]

Incredible video. The soundtrack, imagery and storytelling are beyond next level.

[@alrightymedia]

I never expected that I would be a bit emotional at the end of the video. This video made me feel like a child, a child who used to look at the world with awe and wonders, thanks Johnny for the beautiful experience through your story telling ❤

[@PokhrajRoy.]

I’ve been so excited since you first announced there’s going to be a video on this. The exploration stories are the stuff of legend.

[@slightlycaffeinated1]

I was skeptical that I'd find a video on Antarctica interesting, and then Johnny made it. Absolutely mesmerizing, succinct, and still packed full of information. Thank you!

[@intisarsalam4337]

How do you end up making so many amazing videos, within such a short space of time? You are truly a gift, marvellous storytelling

[@fridaynighttherapy]

This was one of the most beautifully produced episodes thus far! Thank you 👏

[@theaceventurer]

That was absolutely beautiful!Masterful storytelling, with gorgeous visuals and a soundtrack that hits you deep in the core.

[@timvantori]

My gosh what a masterpiece. The story, the visuals, the music...16 minutes of pure gold! Amazing work ❤

[@nzt29]

This was beautiful. I like the new format and it feels almost like art. It'd be cool to alternate between this style and the other that people are more used to from you. I love both, but for different reasons and its really dependent on how I'm feeling on any particular day.

[@Scramalope]

That video was amazing! And the music was absolutely perfect, it had a spatial quality to it. I freaking love your channel

[@UpperDeckerCards]

Johnny is an absolute beauty with the reporting lately, keep um coming

[@loust1264]

more mapping content 🤤 also loving the slightly different vibe and editing style on this one

[@soaringAnn]

Everything's just so spectacular - from the story itself to how it's told visually and audibly and importantly with which message. Thank you, Johnny and Team! Please keep training in that format

[@StudioDylon]

That was wonderful Johnny, thank you! It's great to see what can be achieved when we set aside our pride and focus on working together.

[@jeddanel]

The score and narration on this is magnificent. You guys do bloody amazing work! 👌

[@jaspherdansalan635]

I’ve been watching Johnny for years now, since his borders days, and this tops everything! The poetic storytelling is just brilliant!

[@map_explainer]

Amazing video 😎 Total BOSS

[@aledrogo2982]

Johnny is the best

[@-Scrapper-]

Did u even watch it?

[@ultradimensions]

Sure

[@map_explainer]

@@-Scrapper- Yes. The quality of the episodes is of such a high standard that each time I am very impressed by how much work is put into such works of art 😎

[@Snookbone]

Well done on Liking The Thing

[@christopherspecht2660]

This is easily one of your best, Johnny. I love the optimistic side of the human spirit that you unveil through mapping Antarctica. After world events and reflections of history have injected a lot of cynicism about humanity, this video reminded me of a beautiful side of us that brings a unique excitement.

[@christiancook3118]

I'm a first time viewer, but I wanted to respond to your end statement. The content itself was fantastic, but the experience was very immersive, specifically the sound track. Very well composed and the music itself was great. I haven't viewed any of your previous content but this whole scheme was pretty captivating.

[@inbreve]

Alright, this video you anticipated for so long that I didn't know whether to buy into the hype or not, but omg, I am still watching it but the production value is insane Ps: Se sei italiano/a e ti piacciono i video di Johnny io sto provando nel mio piccolo a portare contenuti simili in Italia. Del feedback sarebbe super utile :)

[@ashishthapayt]

Beautifully portrayed the story of Antarctica. Hats off to this great storytelling !

[@Steven-vh2vw]

Ronald Amundsen was a Norwegian explorer who was the first to reach the geographic South Pole and the first to make a ship voyage through the Nothwest passage. Also, being one of the first to cross the Arctic by air. He is my ancestor, so this was a really cool video to watch. I just wanted to say thank you for the awesome video!!

[@michaelanthonymoreno1701]

A very poetic kind of storytelling. Great job Johnny and the team

[@jiandraalda5576]

I noticed that the narration, dialogue, written words to be spoken are different from your previous videos. That, I commend. This, indeed, feels more immersive, poetic and it hooks you at the right pacing of delivering the words, the choice of video snippets and the sound effects. If i were to watch this as student for educational reasons this kind of approach for the video has a remarkable way of keeping attentions. Great work!

[@kingace6186]

I agree. I was completely engaged.

[@christianhorner001]

The quality of this short film is amazing! You tube needs a proper set of awards and a recognition system.

[@Musiclover-qh2mv]

This is a really awesome video. Hope you guys keep making ones like this.

[@AshlarPhoenix]

Fantastic work! Maps are so fun! Thank you for sharing so many of yours :)

[@austinsonnier4838]

Hey Johnny been watching your work for a couple of years I do have one comment about this video and it’s about the perry Rees map that was drawn back in the 1500s accurately showing Antarctica I was half expecting to see you build up the climatic reveal of this technological human achievement to map and then shatter the brains once we discover that an ancient map had done this with great accuracy. Great work keep it up

[@jennifermyers7852]

This was an incredible video. Your script was like poetry and I learned to look at the world in a different way. Thank you for opening up history and the world to us.

[@napoleonibonaparte7198]

Uninhabited? The Empire of the Pingus would like to have a word with you.

[@TarunRanjan812]

I've read a lot about Antarctica but the way John presents is like learning something new.

[@andrewhendrix2297]

This might be one of the finest films you have created. The acknowledgement of our flaws, but uplifted by our boundless creativity and optimism, is quite moving.

[@jpcough6591]

Hey Johnny, what are your thoughts on origins of the Piri Reis map, showing Antarctica as a warm environment with animals and whatnot, LONG after it had been frozen over? Pretty crazy history behind that thing

[@markashworth472]

That was proved to be ancient aliens 😂

[@Robert.Dacesin]

Amazing video as always Johny❤️

[@SrinivasanSampathvenkatSV]

Johnny Harris’s best video to date. Incredible storytelling, phenomenal production, and passionately narrated by someone with a palpable love for maps. Absolutely enthralled.

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[@David.Quiring]

This information really makes the Piri Ries map more of a spectacle. Made in 1513 as a compilation of a bunch of older maps. One third of it exists and Antarctica is said to be drawn on the bottom.

[@miguelaguas8699]

yet no mention by Johnny. Pretty lame

[@elliotclayton910]

Always been a fan of you mate. What a sublime visual story. Incredible video progression and channel growth. Vox dumping you was the best thing that ever happened for KZbin.

[@mrhasta1]

I've watched every one of your videos over the years. This was one of my all time favourites! Story of humanity, history, geography and so much more beautifully woven through immersive storytelling. Thank you for all that you do.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

As always, the maps are on point. You have to do a series on your map collection.

[@-JohnGalt-]

I second this motion!

[@chedkosovac8320]

I am a long time viewer. Haven’t commented just wanted to say that getting these videos for free is a huge blessing. This is Netflix quality stuff. Well done.

[@demorbe-official]

Jhus a few seconds in the video i feel like i wanna watch the whole of it 😂 I love your editing style. I try my level best to replicate your style into my videos and get a johnny Harris feel in my videos and on my channel but it's not as easy as it looks. Much respect for your work

[@alliomaeson9136]

This is no way a 16min video, your storytelling is sooo smooth that I thought it was a 5 min video when it ends. Great job!

[@andresluzunaris1084]

Wow!! LoVe this format, right to the point. Congratulations Johnny 🎊 👏🏽 I don't comment anywhere, but always like your videos. Keep doing this amazing job!!!

[@chrisaguilera1564]

Incredible work Johnny. You and your team outdid yourselves. As a map enthusiasts this is literally GIS candy. Beautifully narrated as usual.

[@naarealy]

You always do an excellent job, but I found this piece exceptionally well-written and delivered. It's an entirely new genre; poetic documentary