How I Boarded a US NAVY NUCLEAR SUBMARINE in the Arctic (ICEX 2020) - Smarter Every Day 237

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[@smartereveryday]

Note: The US Navy put no restrictions on me about what I should say or how I should present what I learned on this trip. Other than making sure my footage was cleared for Operational Security, I am free to say whatever I want about this experience. And here is what I want to say: This was an absolutely incredible experience. The Navy personnel and Academic Research Scientists who kept me safe were incredibly professional. Every person I met was exceptional. Also, can I just say that the experience of going underway in a submarine was INCREDIBLE. I'm still trying to decide how I want to release the footage (when I receive the last of it after it's been OPSEC cleared). Right now I'm leaning towards a series of videos similar to a Smarter Every Day Deep Dive on the submarines. The name is certainly fitting! I've also given a lot of thought to recent events here at home and around the world. It occurs to me that the US Navy brings stability and security to the world in a very unique way these days. I'm grateful that I had the opportunity to meet these individuals so I now know how professional these people are. I also want to say thank you to people who support Smarter Every Day on Patreon. My goal is to make intelligent, humble, respectful content. I was given approval for this experience provided I could purchase all the necessary cold weather gear and find a way to get there. Patrons of Smarter Every Day made that happen, so thank you to everyone who partners with me to make this kind of content by supporting at www.patreon.com/smartereveryday. If you're new here, please consider a sub! (lol) Warm Regards, Destin

[@__-cd9ug]

I'm not going to criticise you for bringing us entertainment, have to admit it's pretty cool, but I still think this is the navy's way of trying to reach young audiences and I don't particularly agree with their strategy

[@maxmccormick4274]

Thanks for clarifying!

[@quadconjures]

Hey, as a long time fan from a different walk of life, I have a lot of respect for what you do and how you present this channel. Pointing out this kind of freedom of information is worth a lot to me, at least. Good luck in your future content, I'll make sure to ping my EDIV nuke sub guy when the series goes live!

[@john_bob6466]

I think that you’re super lucky to be able to do so much with the navy! I really want to be a naval aviator when I’m older, so you should put in a good word for me, Destin!

[@crazyhyena3214]

@Ty (In Dr. Evil voice) How about *NO*

[@nochkeiner836]

It is kinda funny how everyone tries to explain his stuff like Destin wouldnt understand but when he sums it up they all have the same "oh he knows his stuff" reaction.

[@aubreypatterson1773]

Destin*

[@DoNE021]

@@aubreypatterson1773 Dastin*

[@brandonfrancey5592]

Generally, unless you are talking to other professionals, you need to set the bar low when talking to other people. Then based on their responses you can raise the level of techno speak. Especially when speaking with the media. Most of the media are looking for a story or a headline where the facts or details aren't always important or the reporter just doesn't have a clue so sometimes you need to choose your words carefully.

[@Fluvance]

Well it's also for all of us. I'm sure the commanders were told ahead of time that someone was doing a KZbin video on all this. So they're expecting to lecture a bit about their own expertise.

[@jjtomecek1623]

To be fair, the simplification does help for the viewers

[@veritasium]

FYI Destin filmed the call for my video on zero notice less than 12 hours before he flew to Alaska. He’s a class act. Thanks Destin!

[@smartereveryday]

Backatcha Derek!

[@diegofernandez4789]

I saw your video too! You guys rock!

[@bread_man_of_doom2123]

Hello

[@gingeroots1405]

You guys are the best bromance since LeBron and Wade in Miami. Both of you better keep up your amazing work .

[@Scotty-vs4lf]

oh hey I saw ur video they're all great and that goes for both channels

[@devil3r813]

when Destin gets wherever he goes and speaks THEIR language and they are surprised. That never gets old. Great vid bro.

[@MianCowell]

That's my favourite too "oh so it's [technical thingy]", "err, yeah! you're exactly right"

[@aveshsingh491]

"So what my understanding is" you know he is gonna come up with something can be understood

[@khoatrinh2093]

Meanwhile your average viewer with Google opened

[@davidlee4942]

I was noticing how the scientists lower their guard and become more comfortable talking in greater detail when they realize he's the real deal and genuinely interested in what they're doing.

[@dustin4811]

First video and I see this message lol

[@catfish552]

You know Andy's a pro because it takes several minutes of walking around outside and chatting before he puts a hat on... and he's still not wearing gloves.

[@SugaryPhoenixxx]

I was thinking the same thing. People from warm & tropical climates do not realize just how frigid -30 degrees really feels, because it looks peaceful & looks are deceiving. The body interprets cold as pain, especially when it is that frigid outside. There is a reason that almost nobody lives in the arctic circle voluntarily.

[@jonathanspivey5842]

Destin is the only person who turns a scientist's layman's terms into technical terms for his audience.. I love it.

[@hunterlabier3774]

I agree. Mark Rober does this too.

[@gimpy1091]

I just wish he'd drop the blind patriotic speech at the beginning of the video.

[@That_Awesome_Guy1]

@@gimpy1091 I wish he wouldn't.

[@Baamthe25th]

Patriotic for sure, but I don't see how it's blind ? He literally talked about Coronavirus, which is arguably a big failure in management in the us (just looking at the number of cases), and George floyd, who became the latest symbol of a long running issue, and how the USA didn't manage to get past race. I would also argue it's a symptom of the failed war on drugs, leading to the militarization of police and this constant stand off they are in. Anyway, mentionning these 2 subjects immediatly refers to tons of stuff where the US isn't perfect at all. As for the patriotism part, well, is it really that unjustified ?

[@user-ls9ff4cu9x]

Veritasium, mark rober,tom scott

[@SsjaonT]

That whole trip felt like a classic RPG, like he just walks around meeting people who give him quests and so on

[@BigBoss-sm9xj]

True!

[@ifalone]

ya i love videos like these, feels like youre going in an adventure.

[@covodex516]

"try the frozen saltwater and describe it's briny saltyness appropiately. This Quest rewards you with 50 XP and thirst"

[@aleccheckerfield7100]

almost as though rpgs are based on real life

[@NMND.]

@@aleccheckerfield7100 based on what? Oo

[@matthewcollier3482]

Love it when the scientists and stuff clearly get so relieved when they're trying to explain something in a super simple way and Destin realizes what they're talking about and offers the name.

[@sailor87guy]

I used to serve with the chief of the boat on my last submarine, a true legend! I cant wait to watch the next video

[@9Rollotomasi]

I love those brief pauses by the scientist, when they realize Destin understands what they are talking about and is following along, the relief that they don't have to dumb it down for the interviewer.

[@aSinisterKiid]

Yeah it's always cool to see his interactions with people on a highly technical level. It always starts out super general because the people are so used to having to be simple and general with their conversations. But it quickly becomes apparent to them that Destin actually knows specifics about the fundamental physics/math/mechanics etc within a few mins and then their eyes light up. And they can really talk intricately about their area of expertise and the passion shines through.

[@Andurian]

@@aSinisterKiid And I'm sure we'll see that he got the same on the boat... that shift from "tour guide explains hot rock" to "[intricate details that only someone in my specialty knows]" is always neat to see. Had some big brain types from ONI do a ride on my boat a few years ago, and being able to discuss the finer points of SLBM accuracy with an understanding audience was amazing!

[@livethefuture2492]

He did work for the military as a missile tester.

[@KalRandom]

When you speak with a southern accent most expect you to be of the low iq status. Extremely handy in some situations.

[@clevername8832]

Yes I totally agree!

[@moeykaner1]

Soon: How i boarded the ISS in Space - Smarter Every Day 500

[@stevenkarmazenuk2540]

I would donate to that Kickstarter.

[@chee5e234]

Calvin and Hobbes is cool... cause my name is Calvin 😎

[@karthikreddymothe2217]

It could be true with future plans of crew Dragon spaceship. A planned part of Astro tourism.

[@closingyak17894]

Of we all donated £2 he could go

[@Argail8137]

Elon should read this

[@nic12344]

15:23 In other words : The submarine knows where it is at all times. It knows this because it knows where it isn't. By subtracting where it is from where it isn't, or where it isn't from where it is (whichever is greater), it obtains a difference, or deviation. The navigation subsystem uses deviations to generate corrective commands to drive the submarine from a position where it is to a position where it isn't, and arriving at a position where it wasn't, it now is. Consequently, the position where it is, is now the position that it wasn't, and it follows that the position that it was, is now the position that it isn't. In the event that the position that it is in is not the position that it wasn't, the system has acquired a variation, the variation being the difference between where the submarine is, and where it wasn't. If variation is considered to be a significant factor, it too may be corrected by the acoustic navigation and communication system. However, the submarine must also know where it was. The submarine navigation computer scenario works as follows. Because a variation has modified some of the information the submarine has obtained, it is not sure just where it is. However, it is sure where it isn't, within reason, and it knows where it was. It now subtracts where it should be from where it wasn't, or vice-versa, and by differentiating this from the algebraic sum of where it shouldn't be, and where it was, it is able to obtain the deviation and its variation, which is called error.

[@Sebastian-xw9wy]

bru this is legit the definition for AAM (air to air missiles)

[@spencegame]

Makes sense thank you

[@jonnylee5000]

Yeesssss!

[@sumitmann2181]

In a nutshell: Where it was, where it wasn’t, where it is, where it isn’t

[@zargabaath7880]

Classic meme. "It knows this because it know where it isn't. By subtracting where it is from where it isn't, or where it isn't from where it is, whichever is greater, it obtains a difference, or deviation. The guidance subsystem uses deviations to generate corrective commands to drive the missile from a position where it is to a position where it isn't and, arriving at a position where it wasn't, it now is. Consequently, the position where it is, is now the position that it wasn't, and it follows that the position that it was is now the position that it isn't. In the event that the position that it is in is not the position that it wasn't, the system has acquired a variation; the variation being the difference between where the missile is and where it isn't. If variation is considered to be a significant factor, it, too, may be corrected by the GEA. However, the missile must also know where it was. The missile guidance computer scenario works as follows: because a variation has modified some of the information the missile has obtained, it is not sure just where it is, however it is sure where it isn't, within reason, and it knows where it was. It now subtracts where it should be from where it wasn't, or vice versa. And by differentiating this from the algebraic sum of where it shouldn't be and where it was, it is able to obtain the deviation and its variation, which is called error." Source Video: "The Missile Knows Where It Is..." This was a legitimate educational video.

[@alexpeltzer6762]

"so most of you are scientists?" that one guy went: "heee :)"

[@CelphTitled7]

@@xmikeox when it's classified how do you know ?

[@CelphTitled7]

@@xmikeox please hire me too ;( i want an exicting live too

[@camtisxr1430]

@@xmikeox you know a guy is lying when he spells enough like that lol.

[@burtonlang]

@@camtisxr1430 tru, shoulda been "anuff"

[@thaimeup5545]

@@camtisxr1430 and when you spell life "LIVE"

[@jiggermole]

I love how each time you asked the right question the ice guy went a level deeper in complexity

[@mikel5582]

It's often challenging for scientists to know how much to "dumb down" their explanations of what they're working on. My field is protein biophysics and I usually can't discuss the topic at any depth, even with co-workers who should understand. It's always a pleasure to converse on a complex topic with others who "get it" so I could feel that scientist's guard dissolve as he realized Destin could carry on an informed conversation.

[@Yada_690]

"ice guy"

[@estout324]

He went from "who is this tourist" to "finally someone I can talk to"

[@fredriks5090]

@@Yada_690 Multi-type macro-fracture predictor guy.

[@alex0589]

And he never said “ice to meet you” once. A pro.

[@Awgolas]

I love how it's like all the branches of the armed forces are trying to 1-up each other for Destin. A year from now, we're gonna see "How I boarded a US SPACEFORCE LEO SPACE STATION"

[@dickystipper4887]

There is a difference between something that actually exists and something still on the drawing boards.

[@billclinton3201]

@@dickystipper4887 I bet you're fun at parties

[@watcherofwatchers]

@@dickystipper4887 what is wrong with you?

[@johnptrsn]

Bill Clinton I bet you're fun in a marriage

[@rovers141]

@@johnptrsn Apparently Epstein had a lot of fun with him, they were together a lot!

[@adama4791]

This is seriously one of the best series of videos on the internet, time to watch it for a 4th time

[@gloeckle]

17:16 "This is not Texas!" February 2021: "You sure about that?"

[@Potato2017]

lol

[@NP_MurrayMax]

You had one inch get over it

[@dylanlauro8591]

@@NP_MurrayMax actually it was more like 4 inches

[@ssijon]

@@dylanlauro8591 I had 11" in canyon lake, tx

[@wodddj]

Cinema guys: Cold weather reduces thermal noise on your camera sensor, so you will have crisp clear footage. Battery:

[@yeeturmcbeetur8197]

Haha. Dead battery noise go brrr

[@kristianperez7288]

yo shout out to Destin for being smart enough to have real, coherent, interesting n engaging conversation with literally anyone he comes across ANYWHERE!

[@dmuth4484]

Honestly, he really is able to connect with everyone so well, especially those awkward professor and PhD students.

[@bamholian4567]

I was going to comment something similar. Conversation with Andy was interesting from a communication perspective since Andy seems constantly surprised by Destin's comprehension and ability to relate complex topics, but almost seems to have some sort of block preventing him from loosening up. No insult to Andy of course, but it's interesting to look at the fact that somebody who is brilliant in a sort of niche scientific field might have difficulty communicating their knowledge or an explanation of their knowledge to normal people. Tl;dr Destin is a legend at taking complex topics making them understandable to normal people.

[@DOPYT1]

This! 👏🏻

[@oswack]

@@bamholian4567 my thoughts exactly, awesome that I'm not the only one who notices these things

[@jpatt1000]

Just started re-watching this series and at the beginning Destin is talking about the changes that happened while he was on board. Here's something else that has changed since this video aired. 1:36 The USS Bonhomme Richard suffered a massive fire while in port and is being scrapped. This may be some of the last footage of her at sea!

[@nukebert1]

I am an exNavy Nuke. I did my time on FBM submarines and still enjoy seeing this stuff. Keep it up!

[@andrewshehan6154]

There was a Navy Nuclear Propulsion interest meeting at my school the other week and my quick practice ASVAB says I should be qualified for it. In the event you do end up seeing this comment, do you have any advice for going through A school and prototype? I've always had the curiosity and passion for math and science but I've struggled to keep above an 85 in classes related to those topics.

[@nukebert1]

@@andrewshehan6154 if physics, heat transfer and fluid flow and thermodynamics are something you are naturally interested in, then go for it. But it is a very hard path. Keep in mind that I went through the Navy Nuclear Propulsion program a long time ago. My test results in boot camp indicated that I satisfied the program requirements. Math has always been easy for me, so I signed up early for the program and for the great adventure called submarines. But Nuclear Power School and Prototype both required a LOT of after hours study. Then came submarines. Being a nuke on a submarine was a lot different then the fleet Navy. Underway there are four people in the Maneuvering Room, three enlisted and one officer, all Nukes. The atmosphere was much more casual than the fleet officer-enlisted setting. I enjoyed my time in the Navy and am proud of it. I left the Navy and immediately went into commercial Nuclear power. So the Navy nuke training set me up for life after the Navy. If you are comfortable with this stuff, go for it. Good luck!

[@landsproduction6702]

@@nukebert1love to see this, good luck to you both in your future careers i hope all is well for you both !

[@akasynergy5504]

16:16 I felt second hand embarrassment when the guy left Dustin hanging 😂

[@EverettWilson]

Destin didn't feel it first hand until he got the bump.

[@McJerkins]

That's part of the joke. If the kid didn't understand, he would've fistbumped him. The joke was that he does all the boring work for his professor

[@fernandovillarreal4982]

I loved it...

[@Akotski-ys9rr]

Uhhh cringe

[@dougg1075]

Me too

[@wideputin6586]

Destin basically does everything that we've ever dreamed

[@Shadow_of_Christ]

We?

[@381delirius]

He still didn't go to area 51

[@Thestuffnope]

Next, he will board a Falcon 9 and fly to the ISS.

[@Shadow_of_Christ]

I mean if you want to go freeze your balls off in the Arctic go ahead I have an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and a morbid curiosity but there’s not enough money and women in the world that would make me go to the Arctic so yeah

[@blackoak4978]

Check out Tom Scott's channel, lol

[@TVaughan667]

Dustin - I just found and started watching your excellent series. I am a 64-year-old, public school educated, veteran of the U.S. Navy (an Aerographer's Mate). My first thought after viewing your two ICEEX videos, "Good Lord, to be forty years younger again!" Another thought, "So many young people are in the streets upset about various issues in this pandemic, George Floyd, and anarchist driven moment. If they could only see the opportunities being missed to make meaningful differences in other ways, like those you are presenting." I look forward to the coming videos and will be looking through your archives, too. Stay well and engaged.

[@JamesLeffel]

This by far the best look into the Silent Service I have ever watched. I should know I qualified on USS George Washington SSBN 598. I was MT-2 SS. Keep em coming

[@realiteatimeforall]

Sometimes I feel empty too

[@TheTikiMan]

Cab Driver: Do you want to see a polar bear? Dustin: No. Take me some place I can buy a Pressure Transducer.

[@tabel4844]

Destin: "So tell me what you do." Everyone: *ICE*

[@Cmdr_Slayer]

Everyone: Solid... water

[@ToddHowar.d]

Revan Bonus points for people who use the long-form name: hexagonal ice (ice Ih)

[@rezenebeholz379]

nICE

[@MassDynamic]

ice ice ice....cue music

[@outandabout259]

Everyone cares about ice. As long as it is not melting, the horrors the book I am reading (Ark by Stephen Baxter) won't be happening at any significant level.

[@Charzilian]

"the voice of the sea dragon" this sounds like a movie title or a metal band.

[@DavidSaintloth]

Every academic laughs at "you're just here to get your name on the paper." 🤣🤣

[@CPT_Nelson]

I love how everyone lights up when they see you understand what they are doing.

[@Naexus01]

I was going to mention this. There's definitely an amount of vetting that goes on and the people who operate these stations generally have an idea of who Destin is, but you can pick it in the conversations, testing the waters on terms used only to have that conversation reciprocated with equally intelligent questions an a "translating a complex concept for the audience" interaction

[@dadaimiza]

😄

[@vrrdnt]

Hah, my Dad’s the pilot around the 3:13 mark.

[@Skelstoolbox]

No way, that's such a cool coincidence for your family.. Is he aware he's in this video? Good for him by the way.. You Canadian too? (here in Victoria, BC)..

[@VF_Collective]

Liar

[@vrrdnt]

@@Skelstoolbox He is aware! He's the one who showed me the video, actually. We're not Canadian - just based in Seattle.

[@vrrdnt]

@@DevynnEBMusic He has, he's the one who showed me this video :)

[@thepubgchicken1925]

nice

[@gamingrepublix7968]

It might sound insane but I was actually driving past you when you were crossing the street

[@justforever96]

And laughing at him?

[@advaitpathak4330]

Man!! How is it living out there?

[@christinamack5200]

My son joined the Navy in March of 2020. He is currently stationed in Kings Bay on the USS Georgia SSGN 729.. we live in Andalusia Alabama. He sent me your channel tonight to better help us to understand what he does while he’s gone! THANK YOU SO MUCH for allowing us to better understand where our son is while he’s underwater

[@JamesBartholomewMusic]

What I love about Destin's conversations, is you really see how people's confidence and demeanour change the moment they're able to talk about what they're passionate about.

[@MaximusMuleti]

That's because he is a really interested in what they have to say and appreciates the time he is given. You can totally tell Destin is immensely greatful for this journey, this channel, and his very own life. Being appreciative is totally undervalued in our culture right now. If you only had what you were thankful for from the previous day, what would you have left?

[@JustAKomiFan]

So I'm the outcast at my school so no one talks to me but when they do i just blast my thoughts at them with the power of a hurricane

[@cfneal1459]

@@JustAKomiFan LOL. Sounds like you're doing fine. Tip: 2 ears, one mouth -- listen twice as much as talk. Good luck.

[@germ5347]

Hey man, I listen to your songs on a daily basis, glad to find one of my favorite youtubers here.

[@mattbox87]

I know! At the start they never know what the tone of the filming is going to be, but before long there will be a moment when they think "Oh cool, this guy just geeks out on all this stuff that I also really like" ... Like all the viewers!

[@rossmcdowall8672]

I love how as Destin spends more time with each person the conversation becomes more complex as they begin to find confidence in his amazing understanding.

[@PyroDREW.]

That’s deep man

[@DanishJoe394]

AQUA- HOLIC I don’t think you know what deep means my guy lol

[@AbteenSanaee]

Destin! At 7:38, what you saw is called a 22 degree halo, and you're absolutely right, it's due to hexagonal ice crystals in the atmosphere 😎

[@dominicphillips2865]

Dustin: *Boarding a submarine in the Arctic through a path much more difficult than normal after nearly falling* ... Hi, What's your name!

[@mattbox87]

Darn flexible ladders; they weren't joking when they said to take a good grip!

[@anewmessage6669]

Next video: "How I partied with aliens in Area 51"

[@jahimdmour3306]

😂

[@MrKaidman]

well its 2020 sounds normal to me lol

[@hafidhraditya8196]

@Azeem Siddiqui who tf care

[@ditrelrogers1567]

Weak nf🤣🤣

[@janardanram9259]

Lol

[@mulcade]

Just think... Many years ago someone looked out on the ice and said, "I bet I can land a plane on that."

[@ithmiths]

Kevin Albers i refuse to think

[@goatvision6908]

Hubert Wilkins April 1928 Spitzbergen, Australian aviator first ice landing I believe. Antarctic runway at Wilkes Station is named the Wilkins Strip.

[@The_R_Vid]

@@goatvision6908 I'm surprised it wasn't a Canadian!

[@Shinkajo]

"I bet I can smash a submarine through that"

[@hamburbers]

"Huh, mighta takin a wrong turn there mate...hopefully they've got Foster's here."

[@JamesLeffel]

the episode on oxygen was a reminder of the amine smell. When I got back to sub-base at Pearl my wife would dump my seabag in the back yard. For days before we did laundry . Too funny

[@davidaubin3449]

I’m a submarine designer and found your videos fascinating, your questions were fantastic and you explanations even better. I’m glad I found your channel, and yes I subscribed and liked.

[@peervermeiren8902]

This proves again how KZbin is more interesting that standard TV.

[@Dave7heRave]

Exactly. I haven't watched standard tv in years.

[@ZackWolfMusic]

Yup I'm on the streaming service forget about the cable tv such as comcast, comcast use to run my bill up each month with a new high price.

[@AzureDefiance3701]

Eh. You can find some very educational and fascinating stuff on cable TV sometimes. You just have to explore.

[@ZackWolfMusic]

@@AzureDefiance3701 Nothing is interesting or educational on tv! I guess you're talking about discovery channel, history channel, science channel, and others all offer pesdho science and fake reality TV and history.All of which you can watch live on streaming services save huge from cable companies.

[@ZackWolfMusic]

@Frisko Jack Or just get KZbin tv.

[@daviddayan7602]

Dang Destin left us hanging about how they land a plane on first year ice

[@crazycarl509]

Very carefully

[@EggBastion]

I guess he probably (in hindsight woulda) meant to 'why' instead of 'how' and just never caught it in editing?

[@Netherexio]

Yeah i just got to this, its because the multi year ice is just rougher, hard to land on.

[@BouncingTribbles]

@@EggBastion he talked about why several times, it's because the young ice hasn't been destroyed by a summer melt or winter storm so there are no pressure ridges. The new ice is smooth enough to land on without much extra work (leveling). The how would indeed be very carefully, but I would guess that it can also be just as thick as the old ice. The issue is last year's ice disrupting the surface, not the thickness; once it's frozen, it's frozen. That's why they have to pay attention to where the runs are happening, and how deep into the old ice they extend

[@yazaan5303]

it was a twin otter,that bad boy can land anywhere and it is a STOL plane

[@dan725]

This is one of the most important videos on youtube. Thank you Destin for sharing this video to the public. I’m so happy to see so many faces I’ve worked with on here; especially the ice queen and the others at NIC!

[@loganavery4951]

My grandpa used to do what you do, he used to be a photographer in weapons testing and development as well as a liaison between lockheed-martin and the US gov't testing and developing those aircraft during vietnam and the cold war. He worked in alaska testing weapon and aircraft function in extreme cold weather and would go to Yuma to do those same tests in extremes on the opposite side of the environmental spectrum. Seeing the landscape and hearing you talk about the cold--he told us about how some days in the winter it was so cold, they had to hook up massive heaters to the helicopter engines in the hangar, and they had about a full minute to get the helicopter out of the hangar and get the turbine started and after about a minute if you couldn't get it started it was too cold to run. The turbine would slow down and eventually wouldn't want to turn anymore and they'd have to roll the heli back into the hangar and on a heater to heat for another 30-45 minutes again before they could make another attempt to turn it again. It's insane to think about the temperature physics at play with that. It can be so cold outside that the cold can suck 45 minutes of heat out of a massive turbine in such a short period of time.

[@Edifieth]

13:31 “So most of you guys scientists?” Undercover agent in the front going with the flow. “yeah~ students yeah professors, staff.”

[@donwilber1628]

Because we have so many reasons for an undercover agent in the middle of nowhere. I'm glad they're keeping an eye on all of those evil scientists.

[@ehtikhet]

CIA AF

[@SymeonPhronema]

@@ehtikhet Nah I think that dudes who he says he is at MIT. He has a thick German accent, and so doubtful he'd be CIA.

[@sukhpreetsinghmankoo]

Best comment.

[@dickderilict3036]

Is it true about the basalt room with the unknown hieyroglyfics?.

[@kennethjansson8743]

-20c almost mosquito free... as we say in the northen part of Sweden...

[@baddreams0919]

Here in mexico we have mosquitoes all year long XD Winter? yeah mosquitos. Summer? yeah.....bigger mosquitoes

[@drummerdoingstuff5020]

@@baddreams0919 yeah we got em pretty thick here in Texas too!

[@FieryCoal]

I just swatted a mosquito off my hand, can you see the future?

[@angelandazola1568]

Y’all need flame throwers. f a mosquito

[@greatnate3816]

@@drummerdoingstuff5020 absolutely

[@chadzturtledove]

Destin, this is amazing! We are using these videos as part of our science in school, and my daughter cannot get enough. Thank you so much for your dedication and commitment to making the best content you can and sharing it with the rest of us!

[@r3cy]

This series is genuinely my favourite bit of 'content' on the internet in the last few years. Thank you to yourself and all those involved in making it happen.

[@roninsteel]

I love how everyone he spoke to, was trying to dumb down their explanations for him, and he cuts in explaining that he actually understands. And they just roll with it. Start talking to him like a scientist

[@Cam_Wight]

Well they probably know he knows some stuff, it's probably just be best practice to dumb it down a little for the regular viewer

[@TheBenchPressMan]

James Wharton - for sure. I work in finance (equity investments), when someone asks you “how should I invest my money in the stock market”. The best response is to say, I probably can’t tell you much about it until you understand some of the more basic principles of investing.

[@Youtuber12345]

This channel has come a long way from “look at my chicken”

[@clamum]

@@edmonddantes3066 Yeah, you can look at it like that (spokesperson for MIC) but to me, his videos show these companies and the military are made up of actual people, who are just trying to do their jobs, which are very important. We don't live in a utopia where militaries aren't necessary.

[@edmonddantes3066]

clamum Agree with you 100%. Which was the point of my comment. I support our troops and have military family. But I also acknowledge that we’ve been at war in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other areas in Middle East since 9/11. Nowhere did I state I didn’t want a military, but I do want to bring troops home and defend our country from here at home.

[@mattymcsplatty5440]

not very far.....on smarter2 he looks at a turkey for 3 mins haha.

[@fatetestarossa2774]

indeed : ))))))))))

[@troublewithweebles]

Which I am still interested in, for sure.

[@navyholesnipe9469]

From a Navy Veteran, thank you for recognizing us. You are the best! Thank you! Thank you!

[@daytonajimduey2068]

I served in the Navy during Vietnam. I'm proud of the Navy than and now. God Bless America.

[@rafabdc04]

Amazing how Destin can make friends with everyone in any part of the earth

[@jonnyreh001]

Exactly my thoughts. We all can learn from this guy in many ways :).

[@Old_Ladies]

and keep up with most of the conversations. I would be so lost.

[@genericgeneric1606]

The fist-bump was a bit sad xD..

[@craigcorson3036]

My parents were like that. No idea what happened to me. I guess I just never liked people much.

[@thevaultdwellergaming]

(The media) it’s white privilege🙄

[@lynndonbarr3153]

One thing I really like is watching how someone's demeanor changes once they understand that you understand what they're taking about. They get noticeably more relaxed and chatty, and I think that's interesting.

[@civ5934]

I know absolutely nothing about the mechanics going on with regard to the ice floes but this has been absolutely amazing to watch and learn about. As for Destin, I couldn't imagine how amazing it was to be in an area with that many experts in their respective fields working together to accomplish these things!

[@mikeotten6797]

My all time fave? 16:00 "It's just Calculus right? That's what PhD students are for ... you're here to get your name on the paper!" That is, as good as it gets! Thank you Destin!

[@drewdane40]

10:11 I didn't expect to see anyone I knew in this video, but I forgot that Bob still works for ASL! We went to the Arctic Circle together on SCICEX 96 aboard the USS Pogy, back when we were both in the Navy. I have some photos of him dressed up as Santa at the north pole. One of my favorite human beings!

[@jodiecornell4665]

He still dresses as Santa during ICEX

[@drewdane40]

I'm sad to say that Bob passed away yesterday morning. The man was a legend, and the world sucks a little more than it did on Sunday.

[@kovac2527]

16:16 the most awkward moment ever caught in the Arctic

[@moogle68]

Yes! Thank god someone else noticed it! I get that you have to sacrifice some significant parts of your social life to be one of the people on that plane but, come on man, how do you not notice request to fist bump?! Oh well, that's why they are out there doing amazing things and I'm sitting at home waiting on a stimulus check to pay some bills :/

[@alanmtz8054]

@@moogle68 It is literally freezing cold, i think he just didnt want to move lol, might not have even noticed it, when its that cold you get kind of numb to everything

[@moogle68]

@@alanmtz8054 Yeah, I'm sure he just didn't notice. I don't think it had anything to do with not wanting to move though, because in that kind of cold you have to move in order to stay warm. Standing still is not going to increase your body heat the way that moving around will since it circulates blood and creates heat via friction with clothing. He was probably just focused on why he was there and didn't notice the gesture, but you can't deny it was super awkward to watch and must have been more so for Destin XD

[@AKSHUNAK]

I'm on a tropical island and i felt that cold 😂😂😂

[@blue10dragon34]

Lol

[@yellow6ird]

This is by far the coolest video I've seen on KZbin yet, & I've got a feeling that wouldn't last long.

[@MrPropanePete]

I came across this by accident and it is one of the most amazing videos I have ever seen. Walking over to a nuclear sub sticking up out of the ice, incredible. Have subscribed and am looking forward to the sub footage

[@emosewasikcin]

This guy started a KZbin channel to help teach concepts to curious minds and its lead him around the world to some of the coolest places and people. GG Destin

[@SVAFnemesis]

He didn't started a youTube that leads him to where he is today he is a retired missle engineer and was behind some of the cutting edge military technologies.

[@danield5760]

He did a good job sharing his stories

[@elevown]

Well he is fairly recently retired from working for the military in rocket work- he has connections :)

[@BothHands1]

quite literally the coolest :p

[@Adamborries]

"I just kept walking until I saw a rocket." Classic Destin. 🚀

[@davidlee4942]

Destin! This is the most amazing, captivating, and educational series I've ever seen on KZbin. Love it!!!

[@rondadams]

Destin, I love watching your videos because you're always like an excited 10-year old kid exploring and learning about the world! Keep it up, and thanks for the great content!

[@ColonelJ1]

The whole boarding scene feels like a Far Cry cinematic

[@gh0stly_rip207]

I know it does

[@holywatergum6890]

😂😂😂tru

[@DFX2KX]

"It was hard to point my camera anywhere without pointing it at something classified". Destin, seeing as this appears to be a Seawolf class attack sub based on what I can see of the sail, I'm going to crown you this week's master of understatement, that is all.

[@aSinisterKiid]

for real. I can't imagine trying to go through the footage and blur out all the important stuff hahahahaha.

[@mmcfreds]

The Virginia’s have the same sail as the Seawolf class (the scoop on the front).

[@rileyroden6496]

Not a seawolf class sub. Its the Los-Angeles fast attack USS TOLEDO (SSN 769). We only have 3 seawolf class subs and 2 of them are cannibalized for parts, so that the 3rd one can do missions once in a blue moon. -Petty Officer Roden

[@AndreAndFriends]

Riley Roden sorry to hear that. What can we do to help? Write a letter to a senator? Someone who donates to the campaign? I’m in California.

[@onlytoughonline3159]

As somebody else already said, it's a Los Angeles. The Seawolf has a different shaped sail from the LA boats, part of which wouldn't easily be visible with the ice. The forward most part of the sail has a curve to it as it connects to topside. But your statement on classified material is still true.

[@xmsw359]

Dear Destin, Thank you for sharing the dedication and hard work of so many people which goes a long way in making every aspect of your country so much more beautiful.

[@derkavondangerkill7628]

I love this video. My best friend worked on one of these and he'd tell me stories but now I can picture what he's talking about. Thanks Dustin. This video is an amazing opportunity for civilians. The contents of these subs and their operations and missions are extremely classified. Think about that one navy serviceman that was court marshalled for taking cell phone pictures of the reactor for personal catalogue.

[@Chu_Strums]

I still remember clicking on a video of a guy showing how a chicken can isolate its head years ago out of pure curiosity. It's amazing to see how far we've come. Thank you for posting great content, pursuing knowledge, and asking all the important questions on behalf of us!

[@SpencerPetersen]

It was Prince Rupert's Drop for me.

[@FLPhotoCatcher]

I find it impossible to believe that Destin did not know about the Covid threat in March, and what it could do. I was following it in late January! And I'm sure the gov knew about it much sooner than that. It seems this is really a recruiting tool, as well as a social change tool.

[@garyt4394]

Ah yes, the chicken! That reminds me, also, of Destin dropping his cat, lol.

[@Kumail1on]

299, don’t want to spoil it

[@MARKOUTTV]

The chicken was my first video too!

[@Pilot8091]

Destin 2 weeks ago: yo this weed wacker is pretty cool; Destin 2 weeks later: so I’m in the Arctic right? Then BOOM SUBMARINE

[@nickdesert7304]

Pilot8091 lol

[@damnfk063]

I actually laughed.

[@RichardAmmo1]

Pilot8091 HaHaHaHaHaHaHaHa! Watch this weed whacked spinning in slo-mo! Now I’m above the Arctic Circle! Now I’m in a U.S. Nuclear Submarine below the Arctic Ice! I am at the top of the World!! 🤣 He is awesome!

[@konather8065]

"my camera gear might not work at these temperatures" my video instantly freezes

[@stevenq99]

This is the best KZbin video series! Makes me want to go join the Navy as a bubblehead. I especially loved the conversation about sonar and the back and forth of what was allowable.

[@jaydavis2839]

Finger rafting is the coolest phenomenon that I never knew about

[@smartereveryday]

Absolutely agree.

[@MonsoonEast]

It looks like a non-sinusoidal periodic waveform

[@_Hell_cat_]

I had an almost tactile sensation just looking at pictures of it! Who knew as an Ohioan I had so much left to learn about ice. What a sweet, summer child I was.

[@Robot404_]

i mean i did a lotta finger rafting for my girlfriend but ye cool it's in something cold too

[@dio66791]

Bro

[@kaylonjacob3823]

💀💀💀 the “you left me hanging” killed me

[@microxx]

Thate why i came to the comments😂😂

[@ksiyaskid]

It physically hurts my stomach when stuff like that happens. lol

[@prestonbateman3077]

@@ksiyaskid Baby. He probably will release part two, Don't be negative bro.

[@Bensam123]

They know the pecking order. That was a better option then agreeing with him. >

[@freedomofmovement3376]

george floyd = psy op

[@kennethherzer7737]

Two bucket list experiences covered in a single trip. I am so jealous Destin. Love the series sir, keep it up!

[@pcpiratepete]

Total respect. To the way, you handle yourself when questioning people who share the chosen dedication. Respect to all those people you meet. Thank you.

[@alfiepicton1339]

18:26 " you wanna taste it?" said jokingly Destin: YES I DO ACTUALLY

[@sokrates297]

I love the surprise in his voice afterwards 😆 "oh, uuuh..."

[@jaberosier9853]

Not every day you get to taste frozen artic salt water lol

[@toolatetocolonize]

I love that you talk to every person you see, especially with these officers

[@raeyadmasu1590]

That’s how you build connections, Dustin making moves

[@decaf8754]

Excellent, Destin! I'm so glad you were able to do this. I'm riveted by the footage and your conversations with the many people involved. Superb job!

[@GodlikeIridium]

"tactical beard" xD love it! Great video Destin. With great people doing a great job.

[@GrantWilliams81499]

Everybody: Destin: Hi, what's your name? This is the reason we love him

[@MidtownSkyport]

*Hears a southern accent* Destin: Where you from?

[@marcoronzani7197]

The beauty of people not being numbers!

[@ehsanalmassi453]

That’s one of my favorite things about him

[@SyNcLife]

Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you!

[@BlameItOnGreg]

Destins Mission Statement: Find the humanity everywhere.

[@marcoronzani7197]

This is the most incredible thing I have seen on KZbin in 10 years, nothing I have ever watched comes close to a so amazing real life story!

[@AM-nv4ol]

Honestly! At first I figured I'd just skip through it because I didn't want to watch a 30 minute KZbin video. But I got glued real quick and watched the whole thing lol

[@erneststreeterjr1230]

7:37 They're called "Sun dogs".

[@JavSusLar]

Formed by light refraction through prismatic hexagonal (pencil shaped) ice crystals with a preference to be vertically oriented. Disoriented crystals form the halo. Oriented ones form the sun dogs. Curious fact: the top face of the oriented prisms make that clouds reflect the sun like a mirror when seen from above.

[@JavSusLar]

And, by the way, they can be seen in quite low latitudes, not just "where the atmosphere is so cold", since the upper layers of the atmosphere are quite cold even near the equator.

[@justforever96]

I imagine he knows what sun dogs are. I don't see how a person like him could have possibly gotten through life without learning about those. I don't think he was talking about those anyway. He said "a corona completely around the sun". That's not the same thing as sun dogs, although it's probably from the same causes. He means there is a full ring, but it probably doesn't show up very well in the camera. He is seeing super-sun dogs, basically.

[@Deafgreekboy]

I live in Alaska, and I love watching Smarter Everyday. The look on your face at -30 degrees is fantastic! Way to go! -30 is fun times!

[@sogerc1]

Next on Smarter Every Day: I tried dropping a pencil on the ISS.

[@RaphaelBrandaoS]

Smarter every day 2024

[@paulmorrow8372]

The Russians figured out pencils in space are a bad idea. That is why we have the space pen now. The pencil lead breaks off and can float into someone’s eye.

[@kcinkg]

😂

[@AJlion]

@@paulmorrow8372 false the reason why they dont use pencils are because graphite on paper leaves dust that can float off the paper and into the air and go anywhere it wants and well graphite is conductive and there as could possibly damage electronic equipment on the iss

[@peleritoorange1861]

On 𝙩𝙝𝙚 iss

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

Destin: So what is that you do here? Everyone: Shiver, mostly.

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

@ElijahMFearon Yeah I don't doubt that but that doesn't lend itself to a joke as well now does it?

[@charliebowman785]

I thought outer space was the last frontier. What a thrilling experience. I always think of the ISS every time I see a sub interior. Great idea Dustin and great video.

[@jasongonzalez9842]

Man keep on keeping on. I always enjoy your videos. I like how you describe everything where normal people that aren't as knowledgeable as you to understand. I have been a fan of your channel for a long time. My old google account was deleted so just got my new one back up and going. So now i will stay posted on all your new content. I work on electrical controls and cant relate to alot of stuff that you talk about. Thanks again man.

[@MrBinthestudio]

It's hard to wrap my head around the enormous amount of effort that went into this video. This is remarkable.

[@fewwiggle]

To be fair, all the effort wasn't just for the video :-)

[@CookieR3aver]

I love the moments where an expert is explaining something to Dustin and Dustin interjects "so, it's

[@KeatrithAmakiir]

The more of Dustin's videos I watch the more I realize just how little I know about EVERYTHING outside of my tiny area of expertise (solar power). Keep up the great work!!

[@richhflies]

I found this very interesting as I was in a submarine during ICEX '89. I only got out of the boat for about 10 minutes, so I wasn't even aware that there was an ice camp nearby. I just knew it was cold. I look forward to seeing the rest of this video series to see what was going on outside of my view.

[@philipgallagher69420]

Canadians are pretty good at flying in the Arctic, huh? *It's all we do*

[@DesertFernweh]

I got a fiver that says there was fishing pole hidden on that plane.

[@suokkos]

@@DesertFernweh , Ice fishing?

[@yeeturmcbeetur8197]

DesertFernweh I’m not taking that bet lol.

[@theruralrenegade8911]

Ice fishing, arctic flying,and general winter stuff, it who we are

[@schwags1969]

Well, we do winter well. Canadians do have the best bush planes, I figure though.

[@matthewmoser1284]

Can i just say: Admiral Dollaga has to be one of the most articulate speakers in the military that ive ever listened to! Very high level of professionalism and skill in presentations.

[@adamhale6672]

All Admirals/Generals that I've listened to have been incredibly articulate. I was in the Reserve Officer Training Corps for several years. I noticed that positions held by the officers I encountered made them wise beyond their years! They really have a hand on life and learned how to present themselves.

[@KlepticHeist]

This the reason people like him are high ranking officers. They're capable and the best there is.

[@Zenigundam]

I served under that man when I was a Navy SEAL ten years ago and he's one of the most influential people that I've ever met. He helped peaceably resolve a naval standoff between our ship and an Iraqi warship so that no one was killed.

[@simonmoody2419]

@@Zenigundam Lazy Deal i was told.....but then maybe a Team member will collaborate this claim?Falsifying valour is a big deal stateside i believe its not cool here but US service personnel take a very dim view indeed!

[@evanrocks51]

Met him in real life multiple times. He is a great guy and very knowledgeable.

[@MyRetroWatches]

So happy I’ve found your channel . What a well mannered and humble guy you are. Now binge watching everything . Greetings from England

[@jarenmauery]

i've been on the polar star ice cutter before, I went on it for a boy scout project, i didn't know it was such a big deal.

[@mythralt]

You know how weird it is as an Alaskan to see one of my youtube idols wandering around my tiny little town? Thank you so much Destin for making the trip through. Also, when you took that shot of those cold stacked rigs in Prudhoe, I was probably asleep about 1500 feet away at the blue camp on the other side of them. So that's cool.

[@TheRon3141]

Wow small world!

[@ggibby0450]

This is the kind of stuff you see on triple A documentaries. As an amateur film maker, I am unbelievably jealous of what you get to do. As a human, I am *so ridiculously jealous* of what you get to do! I can't wait for the next video. Keep living the dream!

[@unlokia]

It's not only what you know AND whom you know, it's your reputation as having integrity and being utterly trustworthy which count A LOT. Of course, his background helps, but not just ANYONE could get the access Destin is blessed and priveliged to have.

[@steventallant2970]

This is awesome to see someone from my hometown doing this and teaching people thru science!! I work for the navy as a civilian on their hydrographic survey ships throughout the world! I always support science and teaching people.