I'm NOT Quitting YouTube, But...

[@ScienceAsylum]

WAYS TO DIRECTLY SUPPORT THE SCIENCE ASYLUM Patreon: www.patreon.com/ScienceAsylum KZbin Membership: kzbin.info/door/XgNowiGxwwnLeQ7DXTwXPgjoin Advanced Theoretical Physics (Paperback): www.lulu.com/shop/nick-lucid/advanced-theoretical-physics-a-historical-perspective/paperback/product-24250687.html Advanced Theoretical Physics (eBook): gumroad.com/l/ubSc Merchandise: shop.spreadshirt.com/scienceasylum/

KZbin is forcing everyone to use the premium pay as you go. As far as I know they will now pay you for all the ads I blocked or skipped before. So you might be getting more dosh on that front.

[@MarvinWestmaas]

same here, I'm hoping creators are actually seeing a notable uptick since I am 100% sure we are not the only one's who shilled out for YT premium just because it's not worth hunting after working add block versions, dealing with the intentional slow downs ect ect @

[@danquaylesitsspeltpotatoe8307]

Keep sponsorships as moral people are boycotting/blocking yt adverts and their profit making services! They said they couldnt underpay females so checked when they found out men where under paid by 30% they said ah thats ok we dont need to fix that! 😒 You should see all the bloggers on here they take their 5 staff on their "road trip" LOL

[@NoOne-bm1vy]

Count my support in before we only get only streamlined and shallow infotainment (probably by AI) ;-)

[@adamuk73]

Done! Good luck Nick. Awesome channel 😊

[@havocking9224]

I am going to be honest. 90% of your videos taught me something new, 100% of them were entertaining.

[@schitlipz]

Ditto on that. (Me too).

[@samchickensandwich23]

same here

[@invader_jim2837]

Indeed. His video on Hawking Radiation always comes to mind coz it made me accept that, unlike my bias for them, black holes aren't forever.

[@ScienceAsylum]

Good to know, thanks!

[@MrHds]

I 100% agree with this!

[@Jack_Redview]

Thanks Nick for all you do in the science community here on KZbin.

[@iambiggus]

As a random viewer, I'm going to say thank you for supporting the cause! Cheers!

[@ScienceAsylum]

Thank you so much!

[@someguy-k2h]

Thank you for not catering to the "average" person. We watch you because we don't want to watch what everyone else watches. My favorite videos you make are on stuff nobody else would watch. Also along those lines, I love it when your wife comes on and you explain things with her. You two are great together. The chemistry is just fun to see.

[@Axodus]

That is exactly why I stopped watching game theory many years ago, his transformation into "dadpat" (his words), basically ruined his content for me. I watched his content for videos like the companion cube and majora's mask theories, his channel became something entirely different that didn't mesh with my interests at all, it felt too watered down for me. I want that existential dread and dark humor, not dad jokes!

[@joparkcat]

Yep, when you cater to the average viewer they tend to hang around for a few videos and then move on to the "latest and greatest thing". A few channels i have been a big fan of have gradually changed their content over the last few years. Nothing wrong with the average viewer either, i tend to follow a channel, here and there from time to time and lose interest after awhile, but I will always support channels that are doing their own thing, like Asylum.

[@ScienceAsylum]

Thanks! I could feel myself slipping away and I had to stop it before I became cookie cutter.

[@Axodus]

@@ScienceAsylum I love your content just the way it is, I've shown it to my family and friends as the topics you cover perfectly blend with my own interests, I greatly appreciate the content through time, commitment, effort and your love for science has created, I have a lot of respect for you. Stay crazy. ✅ This isn't a para-social thing or anything, I just wanted you to know that your work is appreciated is all.

[@andrearaimondi882]

I completely agree, I watch Nick because he is an amazing teacher and because finding content like his on KZbin is impossible!!

[@MarsStarcruiser]

Love your channel, hope it never stops. Always look forward to your next videos😎👍!

[@ScienceAsylum]

Holy cow! Thanks! 🤯

[@iambiggus]

Bro doing work. Amazing.

[@howardOKC]

wow i love your donations too!

[@Amethyst_Friend]

How generous! 🎊 🎉

[@lasansanjula1909]

please protect this channel at all cost ! 🙏

[@GlenHunt]

This channel is a national...nah...planetary treasure. Been with you for a long time and support you as I'm able. You rock. Also: To the Timeline!!

[@jw8160]

Yes, planetary. 👽

[@GEMSofGOD_com]

Celestial. Multidimensional. Cross-multiversal - is that a thing? 😂 💎 gem

[@vincentp4629]

Thanks so much for all these years of knowledge and fun! Stay crazy and awesome :-)

[@ScienceAsylum]

Wow, thanks!

[@VictorGarcia-xr9yq]

¡Muchas gracias desde Europa! Y recuerda, no pasa nada por estar un poco loco!

[@ScienceAsylum]

Thanks for the support! (¡Gracias por el apoyo!)

[@kobrakalle6930]

Thank you for making physics and science in general more understandable for us "muggles"! And if it helps you make what you're doing sustainable, I don't mind you talking about sponsors at all. Much love from Germany

[@ScienceAsylum]

Holy cow! Thanks for the huge Super Thanks!

[@luishsantana]

@@ScienceAsylum That's something I'd like to comment too. I really don't like YT ads, (specially those in the middle), but I really don't mind seeing sponsored promotions! Sometimes I find myself entertained with the promotion and I think it's because of the same reason I kinda like them: because it's still you, Nick, passing the message, and we, the viewers, we like you. I find it fun to see how different creators adapt their way of communicating into marketing. It's still marketing, but the aesthetics of it remains of that person we like to watch and listen to. It's interesting and sometimes fun. Anyway, I just wanted to reinforce that comment because maybe the majority of people don't mind sponsoring that much (like I said, I kinda like it), but you know, Nick, in the end we all want you to do what makes you more comfortable. P.S.: just to exemplify, you might remember a comment I wrote once, that I was joyful to see you and a Brazilian youtuber that I like both promoting the same company (surf shark in that case) on what was for me, as viewer, the same day, and seeing you both maintaining your aesthetics during the promotion. P.S.2: already a supporter on Patreon! Wish you all the success! Cheers from Brazil! ♥

[@xcoder1122]

I haven't even subscribed to this channel, but I do watch it from time to time when it comes up as a recommendation alongside other science videos. And I'll be honest, you didn't receive any advertising revenue from me as a viewer. So please accept my modest donation in appreciation for the good work you have done over the years.

[@ScienceAsylum]

Thanks for the support! I keep hearing about people who are subbed to 300ish channels and I just keep thinking "Wow, that's a lot. You can't possible watch all that." I think a sub has become similar to a "like" on other platforms. It's mislabeled now.

[@umbrakinesis2011]

I've loved science asylum for years, and I'm eager for more of that weird content we all came here for. I don't care what everyone else likes, I just wanna hear about the weird stuff.

[@iambiggus]

Good on ya! ❤

[@umbrakinesis2011]

I remember watching the OG stuff, it's been a long time but I checked and I remember watching videos from 10 years ago like "what is energy really?" And many others from that time. I was homeschooled and used many of these videos in my free time to help me get a better understanding of the concepts. I cannot overstate my gratitude to Nick for his deep and nuanced explanations of concepts, as well as his humorous presentation.

[@ScienceAsylum]

@@umbrakinesis2011 Oh, you've been around since the "dark" times.

[@umbrakinesis2011]

@@ScienceAsylum Yes, the dog days of youtube when it was really awkward to use and loaded unreasonably slowly. Also, even if you were a bit cringe (to me) at some moments, it still was better information than I was getting from anywhere else, presented in a really engaging way that I really enjoyed, even as a teenager. And you've only gotten better at it! ❤️

[@gabrijeltravel]

Thank you Nick for your great work on science education here on KZbin!

[@iambiggus]

You guys rock!

[@ScienceAsylum]

Thank you so much! And thanks for appreciating my work.

[@Ubuntujukk]

Keep going please.

[@ScienceAsylum]

Will do! Thanks!

[@sergey5561]

Thank you, Nick! Your videos inspired me to continue learning physics. Keep them coming!

[@ScienceAsylum]

That's great! Thanks for sharing 🤓

[@slomo3937]

Thank you Nick for years of great content, for your honesty and for the decisions you made. It would be a loss if you stopped.

[@iambiggus]

Folks that donate keep my faith in humanity alive.

[@ScienceAsylum]

Thanks for watching and for the support!

[@carlosvigil1868]

You should be crazy to prefer to be an educator rather than a businessman, and that's why I love this channel!! So, keep going!!

[@nevans27s13]

Absolute integrity move here, massive respect. I can say I have never minded your sponsored segments so I wouldnt have minded if you kept it up. You have taught me so much and shown me ways of thinking that I never learned in my undergrad or masters mathematical physics courses, I am very thankful for that. You deserve the support!

[@steve_mills]

Can't spare much at the minute, but every little helps - hopefully. Keep being crazy! Much love to you both from the UK

[@ScienceAsylum]

Thanks! Yes, every little bit helps.

[@squirreltrucking1765]

Hate auto deducting subscription plans but I also hate mid-roll ads. So gotta say thanks for that. Love your stuff man, banger or not I watch them all.

[@ScienceAsylum]

Thanks! I understand the whole subscription thing. I hate it every time I have to make a new account somewhere. Feels like I lose a part of myself every time, you know?

[@squirreltrucking1765]

@ScienceAsylum yeah. It feels like if I was a Corporation and if I weren't careful, I'd wake up one day to find out I had been demoted, my cubicle moved into the basement, and they had confiscated my personal Red Swingline stapler. (movie reference)

[@rafamichalczyk6500]

Dziękujemy z Polski!

[@MlokKarel]

I am terrible businessman as well, so you have my full support. ❤

[@ScienceAsylum]

😆 I'm glad I'm not alone.

[@TheFlyingDogFish]

Thanks! Good luck with the changes.

[@ScienceAsylum]

Thanks! 🤞

[@inverse_of_zero]

Thank you for opening up and reaching out to your community! Your content does a huge service to the science education space on KZbin, and I sincerely hope more and more people will come to support your work financially. Wishing you all the best for 2024 and beyond 🚀

[@Clark-Mills]

Something for the tip jar; Google might nick some though...

[@ScienceAsylum]

Thank you!

[@howardOKC]

Nick, the membership thing may not work for me, coz I always have the deepest fear "if i die and forget to cancel, will it charge me till all black holes evaporate?" But I do want to support you because I got 3 years of free education from you. Here it is. And I will randomly do this in the future.

[@ScienceAsylum]

Thanks for the support! I appreciate what anyone can give.

[@DaveMiller2]

Thanks! This is one of the best channels on KZbin. Good information. Well presented. I like your style of humor. You are appreciated.

[@ScienceAsylum]

Thanks! I'm glad you like my work.

[@TheZombiejesus88]

You are by far my favorite science channel on youtube. I have no education on science but ended up getting into it as a hobby and i teach myself everything i can by reading books. Whenever there's something im having trouble understanding you have a way of putting it in a simple term i can understand. Although i understand the need for sponsorships as a viewer i hate them. Ive never given anything on youtube before but you deserve all the support we can give you. Thank you for the years of education and stay crazy.

[@ScienceAsylum]

Thanks for the kind words about my work _and_ for that huge amount of support!

[@PeterMatisko]

Nick you have a great educating style, keep the videos coming! :)

[@ScienceAsylum]

Thanks! I want to keep enjoying it.

[@Steeyuv]

Can’t do a regular thing but have this, great channel.

[@ScienceAsylum]

Thanks! Every little bit helps.

[@thebogsofmordor7356]

You were the first person who taught me to mostly understand the double slit experiment

[@ScienceAsylum]

Glad I could help. Thanks for the support 🙂

[@asprywrites]

Dude, as far as #2 goes, trust me - make the content YOU want to make. Do it for you and let the people who vibe with it ride along. Here's $25. I wish you the best. We didn't agree a couple times, but I like your style. 👍🏾

[@ScienceAsylum]

I don't think people are _supposed_ to agree all the time. It's good for us to disagree sometimes 👍

[@pdknox]

Thanks for all your hard work ❤

[@ScienceAsylum]

Thanks for appreciating it 🤓

[@MelloCello7]

Change 1 I understand where you are coming from. I am a Patreon Science Asylum member and I want you to know, that I do not, in ANY way, mind your sponsored segments. You do it in a rather unobtrusive and ethically salient way, it's inherently skippable, and its a structured way to further support some of my favorite content on the net. Unless it's morally objectionable to you, I support your unique use of Sponsored content all the same. Please do what you love and educate those who would otherwise have no means to do so by any means.

[@Miguel_Noether]

If you would quit 50% of the quality science KZbin would be lost 😔

[@socalrockclimber]

Thanks! You have awesome content. Hope you are able to keep it up for years to come.

[@ScienceAsylum]

Thanks! I hope so too.

[@adayigitsuer2259]

I’m a physics student and whenever I have a question in my head, you are the first channel that I check for an answer. Thank you for years worth of truly educational and entertaining content. Keep going Nick, wish you all the best. Love to you and AwkwardM from Turkey.

[@snowcrashshaftoe]

Me too!!

[@feritsecgn33]

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[@Grahamaan27]

I admire your business decisions.. not following the algorithm. Follow your instincts.

[@janutzki1716]

I really like your intuitive explanations on hard topics like general relativity! They help alot!

[@ScienceAsylum]

Glad you like them! A topic like GR requires a lot of thought to convey.

[@abirsadhu5538]

I'm a masters student in astrophysics and your channel helps me a lot. Thank you so much for your awesome content. Love you from India. ❤

[@ScienceAsylum]

Glad I can help! Thanks for the support.

[@Jesselaj]

Okay, you Patreon convinced me! This was compelling, so nice job. I've been following this channel since about 8k subscribers and it's been so great to see it rise after several years of relative obscurity, but there's never been anyone tackling these subjects in quiiiiite this way. So I'm on board. Just keep doing what you do!

[@josephdraper6923]

Just joined Patreon knowing you needed more support, keep up your amazing work, you helped me so very many times. I'm sorry it took me this many years to start helping you back.

[@greatPretender79]

Nick, I've been subscribed for about 2 -3 years now, and have watched every science asylum video you've made. I have never been a member of any channel, nor supported on Patreon, I guess this is where it starts. Thanks for everything, the entertainment (gravity squirrel, timeline), and the AH HA moments especially!!

[@vt2788]

Danke!

[@ScienceAsylum]

Bitte!

[@Turnip420]

I noticed how the scale of production volume vs quality for this channel tips in toward quality and absense of ads in a lot of videos. I respect that. I don't make big money but have been supporting him on Patreon for 1 Euro monthly. Continuous contribution adds a lot more value than bursts of cash.

[@SSMLivingPictures]

Been watching for about 2 years, and its about time I support beyond likes on KZbin. Im joining on Patreon. Thanks for tons and tons of content, and probably the best explinations Ive ever seen of many concepts. ❤

[@ScienceAsylum]

Thanks!

[@denizcanatal1479]

I know it's not a good amount, but I hope it helps (at least emotionally). You are a very valuable channel for me. Unlike other metaphysical, negative science channels, science shows that the universe is an amazing place, no matter what it happens. You are also a very good teacher. Conversations, confusions, etc. between clones. Gestures actually reflect the questions in the students' minds. And these little games make students feel like center of the subject. To me, you are like Senku from the Dr. Stone anime. Others reminds me Prof. Xeno. 🥰

[@ScienceAsylum]

Any amount is a good amount. Thank you so much for the support! Also, thanks for the compliment, but I don't know _nearly_ as much as Senku.

[@mirador698]

Maybe you could do the sponsor bits Ryan George style? You surely have enough clones!

[@ScienceAsylum]

I'm going to make more clones... I've decided 😉

[@itskelvinn]

I remember watching your videos when I was 17. I’m 26 now with a degree in physics. I think your switch to not care about what other people think/click/view and instead do what you love = very inspiring

[@inspecteurthierryroland3690]

I was thinking about buying your book for my studies anyway. I'll do it now ;) Keep doing what love !

[@WarrenGarabrandt]

I'm happy to support the channel! The content is top-notch quality, entertaining while educational, and the live streams are a great way to ask some questions I've been wondering about. I'm looking forward to the topics you are most interested in rather than having to try to appease the algorithm. That's also why I subscribe to Nebula, because there's a ton of great content on there and most of it could never work on KZbin. I've always believed that if I want something to exist, the best way to make that happen is to help fund it's creation.

[@hjmack7388]

TOTALLY resonates with me! Throughout my career (as a scientist, educator, and creator), I have resisted the push to be a manager or spend my time doing business tasks like accounting that I find deadly boring. It's affirming to hear somebody as talented as yourself say this! In the end, we have limited time on this earth, and how we spend our days and talents matters. If there is enough money to pay the bills, then trading quality time and freedom for money is "so-what?" pointless.

[@coco805]

Dude, I'm broke. All I can afford is an upvote and a comment. I like your science videos, hope you can keep making em.

[@ScienceAsylum]

I'll take the upvote and comment, thanks! 🙂

[@lukus_gomlegi]

Teşekkürler.

[@ominollo]

You are a great guy! 👍 Please continue with the wonderful work!

[@henryginn7490]

I love this update. It is nice to see youtubers deciding to put the fun back into their work and embrace their passion without worrying about analytics

[@tkgsingsct]

Your videos are among my favorites -- literally every post is not only vastly informative, but also we entertaining as heck! I just joined your Patreon and can hardly wait for your next installment (and I *love* when your wife joins occasionally, she asks the questions I'd ask!). Stay crazy!

[@tomlombardo6051]

Thanks! Here’s my contribution to keep this channel alive

[@ScienceAsylum]

Thanks!

[@Mahesh_Shenoy]

Your change 2 hits hard! As a fellow physics content creator, I understand the performance anxiety! Especially when they are sponsored ones! Keep it up, Nick. Maybe we can collab sometime!

[@MichalPlichta]

It would be the BEST collab EVER.... my dream will come true...Mahesh, Nick could be your EInstein/Faymann!

[@jkor9]

I know it's not much, but I really wanted to show you my appreciation for you great work and passion. Love from Italy!

[@ScienceAsylum]

Every little bit helps. Thanks!

[@localverse]

Really great to hear that you'll be doing the type of video topics you love to do. I fully support that path and personally prefer it. Also, your enthusiasm for what you do is another vital part of its being sustainable. Glad you're sharing about struggles with that journey, as we're in some ways part of the journey and can help.

[@ScienceAsylum]

Thanks Marino!

[@orestischiotakis2273]

Thanks!

[@ScienceAsylum]

Thanks so much for the support!

[@dannous]

Just do not quit.please

[@dennis1954]

Your channel is much appreciated

[@ScienceAsylum]

Thanks! Good to know 🙂

[@Jay_Perrotta]

Told myself I’d never get out my CC for KZbin Spinsorship, Patreon, Buy me a coffee, etc. But.. A) I love your content and enthusiasm. B) This statement on making videos for the pure sake of educating regardless of the paralyzing blender of algorithm focused videos was spot-on. Just be a good person. Say what you want to say / the way you want to say it. No overhyped, misleading thumbnail. No AI images. Just two people (content provider - viewer) having a conversation like proper humans. Thank you for all you do. My first (small) such contribution. $5/month. Cheers.

[@chevyinlinesix]

I'm in the same boat. Now, I have purchased shirts and such from a very few select youtubers, but here will be my first Patreon subscription. His videos are the very best (in my opinion). Keep doing what you love Nick.

[@digitaldave1576]

Thank you for everything you do Nick, we love your weirdness ❤❤❤

[@ScienceAsylum]

🤪

[@Jeep4X]

Thanks

[@ScienceAsylum]

Thank YOU!

[@caseytailfly]

Love that you are doing it the way you want! Patreon membership enabled!

[@ScienceAsylum]

Thank you!

[@diegofernandez4789]

Subscribed to Patreon! We all want you to stay in this space but you need the money to do it. I'm happy to help you and the continuity of your channel. Love your work Nick!

[@punditgi]

So glad you are staying on KZbin. We desperately need educators like you, Nick. The world needs to be much more lucid. And I will definitely buy your book! 🎉😊

[@luciddaze248]

Honestly, I find the videos people are passionate about the most fascinating. I love the fringe topics so I'm right behind ya, bring on the crazy!

[@MaskedMarble]

As a fellow KZbinr, I feel the pain. Good for you. You gotta make the changes towards self-sustainability. There will always be a tension there between making a living and doing what you love, and there are always parts of every job that you won't like as much, but being creative sure beats working in civil service...although that's what gave Einstein the time he needed to be brilliant on the side.

[@ninomojo]

I love your tone and your unique way of finding explanations for us lay people. I really enjoyed your conversations with your wife too (sorry I forget her name), they flow naturally and the interaction between you is great, like how she starts with her prior knowledge and you go from there. All the best for the future and mad respect for letting go of sponsors!

[@seanurquhart3179]

You could talk about just about anything and be entertaining while also being educational. You are one of the few youtubers I really relate to in personality and demeanor. I'm happy to start contributing directly, so no sweat.

[@youpagan]

Your style has clarified so much I was unsure about with physics - you are an educator and physics needs this style to be honest. Especially your myth busting

[@sentimeter233]

Just subscribed to your Patreon. Your circuit energy flow and Time-Gravity videos completely transformed my understandings of the topics. The knowledge I gained from those two videos alone is absolutely worth the subscription!

[@ryanheinrick5049]

Long time viewer. I am a Physician and only had to take physics in college for pre-med requirements. I've always been interested in it but I wasn't smart enough to know the math. Urgh. One of my favorite genres on the KZbins are physics and space channels like yours. After many years of watching awesome content, I have a pretty good understanding of a variety of fields such as qauntum mechanics, etc. Love your channel. I pledged to support you today (along with Anton Petrov and PBS Spacetime). Stay true to yourself. You will continue to create stellar contact and entertainment.

[@kwezicanca3698]

Dude no Mr Nick, I wish I could do something. I love your show so much, you're the best science show we have in South Africa.

[@sevenodonata]

We love the work of you and your wife! Thanks from your crazy friend in Dublin! 👍

[@TubeUil]

I find many of your video's of very high educational value. The way you are able to explain subjects often makes it very understandable for me as a layman (laywoman) interested in physics. Thank you so much for making these. I wish I could support you, and I hope my financial situation will allow it at some point. Until then I'm grateful you share your knowledge! You're not weird to me at all, I perceive an honost, kind, curious, intelligent and funny person. That impression is solely based on your KZbin video's, I know:) But an impression still. Hug from Amsterdam to you and your wife

[@adamuk73]

We need more squirrels! 🐿🐿🐿

[@ScienceAsylum]

Definitely more squirrels 👍

[@palmerbuss2649]

Thank you so much for being an excellent science educator and for doing the right thing. I fully support your changes and have joined Patreon to support your efforts. With so many trying to cash in on AI junk channels, we need to support high quality channels like yours.

[@sm5574]

Not a suggestion, just an observation: part of hiring a team can be hiring a manager. Indie bands hire managers for exactly this reason -- they want to focus on making music and not get bogged down in the business side of things. You would still be the director, able to focus on the creative side, and give your ideas to the manager to let them handle the details. Again, just an observation. I would never presume to tell you how to do your own thing. I will support as I can, and I look forward to the content you have in store for us.

[@ganymedemlem6119]

I love your videos and appreciate your integrity regarding your content. This has been one of the few channels that deliberately tries to demystify the peculiarities of physics, that presents information in a materialist way and breaks down metaphysical explanations. Thank you for your work and good luck!

[@ChookaTV]

We will be here with you all the way!

[@galilea78]

I hope this can help replace some sponsor revenue :)

[@ScienceAsylum]

Thank you so much!

[@reluginbuhl]

This is one of my favorite KZbin channels! Keep the high quality content! EDUCATE US! :)

[@CorneliuPaulLupulet]

Thanks you!

[@danielshults5243]

Glad to hear you are doubling down on the kinds of great content you have always provided! For what it's worth, I know I'll keep watching whether or not you have sponsored segments, midroll, or start wearing a "MeUndies" T-shirt in all your videos 😂 Do what you need to do - we'll be here!

[@grouchygeek4176]

More power to ya. I really admire that you're taking control of your channel and doing what you really want to do even if it means making less. There's a very small amount of people that would do that.

[@PistaKralovic]

the world needs more "terrible businessmen" 🖖

[@anon2497]

Been meaning to buy the book. Thanks for the reminder. :) Now take my money and keep doing the things you love, because I acquired a taste for your style on video 1 and haven't stopped loving your wacky but extremely detailed and accurate teaching style since. I love all your videos!

[@jessicamorgan3073]

Thank you for your work. I understand why you're doing this, Nick, and hope it goes well. Wish that I could support you financially, but that's not an option for me right now. Your videos are informative, educational, and entertaining, even if I can't always understand the topic every time! (I don't have any qualifications in physics, just an interest). Best wishes to you, Emily, and the clones!

[@ScienceAsylum]

I completely understand. The hope is that some people can support for the benefit of everyone 👍

[@TechSquidTV]

Thank you! I'm going to buy some of your merch RIGHT NOW

[@ShaunCKennedyAuthor]

First, I'm glad you're making decisions for your best life. As a viewer and a fan I want to make sure you know that *I* don't mind sponsored segments. I get that's how the sausage gets made, and frankly you've always done an above average job incorporating sponsored content. As much as anything, I see it as a testament to your creativity. I won't miss them, but if I'm choosing between more you with sponsors and less you without, I chose more you, sponsors or not. But if it's just a you thing that means you are dropping them, of they're just more trouble than they're worth, that's fine, I would rather see you take care of yourself and be here for a long time than make a little more money and burn out.

[@ThomasGutierrez]

Thank you for your service, integrity, and commitment to quality science communication. To support your channel a while back, I bought your book on theoretical physics and, as a physics professor, really enjoyed it and would recommend it to my students. Keep up the great work!

[@christaran]

It's not much, but I am proud to be a new Patreon $1 level member (believe me, I'll up it when I can). I adore your work here and love your unique personality and take on things. Thanks for being one of the best science educators on KZbin!

[@ScienceAsylum]

Thanks for the support! The smaller the support, the more sustainable it'll probably be. I value the $1 pledges 👍

[@johnmckown1267]

All the best. ❤

[@ScienceAsylum]

Thanks!

[@nmccw3245]

Do what you have to do Nick. Best of luck to you and Awk. 👍🏻

[@jeremiahnoar7504]

Keep doing you, Nick! The thing I've always loved the most about the Science Asylum is that it's YOUR perspective on things, and YOUR particular subjects of interest. A number of times you've touched subjects that I couldn't find answer to for years.