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[@kurzgesagt]

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[@notarock8039]

Hi

[@antnogerden5996]

Hi

[@CrimsonWud]

7 hours ago? On a 1 min ago vid?

[@kester1342]

Hi

[@계말년-f6r]

give us lyrics

[@electroninja7419]

Thank you all for acknowledging the criticisms without making it a massive drama that drags in your unknowing fans.

[@n0madfernan257]

yes, some channels talk about their investors to sway opinion using a video they wanted this channel to produce.

[@taiteakopyte1286]

Be a fool always...as a fool you're born, as a fool you'll die

[@NUFCOfficial]

This is straight out of the bill gates playbook. Deceive with the stats and make a sob story.

[@uncannyvalley3190]

@@shApYT What are you getting mad at? That people have different opinions? That experts disagree on outcomes? Besides, they said that they do the video then the sponsor pays for it, whichever sponsor that happens to want to pay for it.

[@dontevenlook]

What exactly have they addressed?

[@AfterSkool]

7 years ago, Kurzgesagt was a huge inspiration in starting my own youtube channel. Thank you for the transparency.

[@brodydeacon4090]

so dope ily both 🎉

[@WATCHMYCLIPSZ]

That's CRAZY! I love both of you!!!

[@thijsd]

Love your channel!

[@buufl45]

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[@eastwestsmith1070]

Will the be vr game be on the original oculus quest

[@themightychondria]

Your bacteriophage therapy was the video that inspired me to get back into academia. Now I am in my second year in pursuing a PhD degree in chemical genomics research. I truly have a huge respect for Kurzgezagt team. Thank you for what you do!

[@Etheralysium]

As a guy with only a high school diploma thank you for doing the hard shit!

[@effendyculster1203]

Maybe I just random, but I love your photo....

[@xYzBuLlet]

I hope you eventually get to contribute in leading the way for emerging knowledge in your field. Good Luck!

[@asdfafafdasfasdfs]

Another interesting angle is that Kurzgesagt motivates people too to get into science without degrees (consider Phillip's, who has a design degree, book about the immune system). Opening up sciences a little to not be so extremely dependent on academia is important.

[@geickolonian8697]

One day you will achieve great things, i can tell

[@adventuringchemist]

I love behind the scenes. Ads and the occasional merch buy are an easy way to support a good channel.

[@sohamdas1250]

The fact that a single teacher basically started kurzgesagt is crazy. One person can really change the world.

[@flamingscar5263]

The butterfly effect is a very real thing

[@Noonegivesadamn]

And what’s mind blowing is that the guy who started all this actually hated learning

[@LuisSierra42]

A single teacher basically INSPIRED kurzgesagt

[@organicleaf]

what changed?

[@PrintScreen.]

where the world change lol

[@RyanSoltani]

The impact that teacher had on the founder of this channel and the long lasting inspiration it gave really shows that anyone can be the catalyst to something great. The best kind of Butterfly effect

[@eua4808]

Like 10k ? Or half all the money they get ?

[@eua4808]

Wait the first vit was 9years ago not 10

[@iamthirdyt]

One person can change the world.

[@pvic6959]

imagine being that teacher. most teachers are good and just want to make an impact and help kids. ive had amazing teachers (and bad ones, but mostly good or neutral). I hope theyve reached out to that teacher because this would fill him/her with immeasurable joy :')

[@mateussilva635]

@@eua4808 Yeah, because our society runs so well with monetary motivation as it's core driver. Sorry if you were being sarcastic because I am.

[@Alphalafel]

Nobody talks about how amazing the background music has developed. It got more melody and a bigger variation of chord progressions. Great job Epic Mountain!

[@darthsoxx4839]

still very basic but its easy to listen to

[@305killer]

no way you people are real humans :D

[@darthsoxx4839]

@@305killer weirdo

[@Vestige_]

wait theres music? man I never noticed-

[@yewandeoyinlola1405]

Yes 😊

[@RangerBloxs]

You guys are one of the only educational KZbin channels who make genuinely good and honest videos and motivate some of us to learn more about geography and science and math and your animation and hard work and kindness is great!

[@InoGamerz]

The animation is god tier but the music and sound effects are criminally underrated. Massive appreciation to all the team effort.

[@deepysingh800]

Facts! Also btw you can find the individual OSTs for each video on the Epic Mountain channel, the people who produce the music for Kurzgesagt videos.

[@andrelin4345]

@@deepysingh800 Oh! A fellow Epic Mountain enjoyer. I remember the feeling when I first realized I could actually listen to the OSTs of my favorite Kurzgesagt videos on that channel.

[@martincornejo7273]

Why have i seen this exact comment somewhere else?

[@InoGamerz]

@@martincornejo7273 Like same? Idk if someone already type this or similar comment Credit goes to them anyone who wrote similar or exact same

[@luctan881]

ok

[@LancMancify]

Hi, I taught science in the UK for 15 years. You were definitely a positive influence and your videos inspired many of my pupils. What you have done, do and will do matters. You are appreciated.

[@charthom]

The impact a teacher can have on a kid's life is remarkable.

[@fernandovillafuerte2529]

I would say for mankind, without her we wouldn't have this channel

[@Zed9659]

I agrre

[@IdOnThAvEaUsE69]

@@fernandovillafuerte2529 Phillip the Sigma Chad lmao.

[@krASHExxx]

It can... miss you, Mr. Rowe

[@newlineschannel]

from 1 story to 20 million subs, and millions.

[@Epicmountainmusic]

10 years already!? Time flies when you're having fun ❣ Congratulations friends and a big shout out to Philipp's teacher 😉

[@clevergirl4457]

and thank you guys for making their amazing soundtracks for all these years! 😄

[@___chebz___]

keep making awesome music 🎉🎉🎉

[@Weichen-bv7ch]

thank you for making music for them! your music are awesome and i hope you guys will still make music until the end of time

[@twandepan]

I’ve listened to quite a few of your songs on repeat. absolute bangers!

[@guadalupehuambachano2027]

Tienes 0 y te quedas sin recreo

[@borg_cube]

The transparency and honesty is amazing and a rare treat these days.

[@lestmak]

Congratulations on your 10 years. My kids and I have learnt so much from your videos, we are forever grateful for your content!

[@steverogers7601]

I’m in my late 30s and I’ve learned so much in my adult years thanks to these videos. Your kids are fortunate to have parents that expose them to this kind of content.

[@maddoxmonteza]

10 years of spreading information

[@alizabelle06]

I actually learn more in this channel than in school lol

[@veryuncomfortablecat7087]

​@Maddox Monteza provide proof for your claim or you're just talking out your ass🤡

[@astraxyz5286]

@@alizabelle06 not all of it is accurate information

[@wonpon2138]

One good teacher is all it takes to change the world. Phillip's story is a perfect example of this. Due to that teacher's efforts, today we have Kurzgesagt.

[@the4spaceconstantstetraqua886]

Until every "Change the world" opportunity is taken. That doesn't say anything about the present.

[@so_dumbshu]

​@@TA--- what does the person really mean by his reply under the comment? Also, is it a reddit reference?

[@fpsgod3028]

@@so_dumbshu I don't know either

[@theroaringdino7263]

@@the4spaceconstantstetraqua886 you aren't deep

[@TimeBucks]

You can make practically anything into an interesting and fun to watch story

[@nasirazam277]

Nice

[@irfanpasha-bo8nn]

Nice

[@SanaMalik-gc9ch]

Very nice

[@SanaMalik-gc9ch]

Very good

[@СергейКоновальчук-й3х]

very nice

[@백인줄어든다]

Keep up the great work. This channel is my favorite one to build my english vocab !

[@jordinford3272]

Dropped out of college a few years ago for a lot of the same reasons Phil dropped out of HS. Saw the "Limits of Humanity" video and it reignited my passion for space. Now I work as an aerospace engineer at a rocket company with my Calendar on the wall in my office 😊 thank you all for all your hard work

[@slickuid2260]

How long did it take for you to finish school for this. I’m really interested in stuff like this

[@fid_hivemindscape]

Whoa 👏 what a W

[@robertotoole4522]

​@SLICKUID I don't know what country you're from. But in the UK there are some really good apprenticeship schemes for aviation and aerospace engineering and the military can be a really good way of doing this too

[@robertotoole4522]

​@SLICKUID I don't know what country you're from. But in the UK there are some really good apprenticeship schemes for aviation and aerospace engineering and the military can be a really

[@robertotoole4522]

​@SLICKUID I don't know what country you're from. But in the UK there are some really good apprenticeship schemes for aviation and aerospace engineering and the military can be a really

[@8bitbonsai]

i really hope that the teacher knows what an impact she had in creating this channel and what difference a single passionate person can make

[@burnt.cheerios1106]

gangrene

[@MrPyromanic1]

The BEST kind of butterfly effect

[@velderyx2135]

Having that kind of teacher is a miracle, I think I have teacher like that back in high school, she actually do nothing on motivation but the way she teach is very engaging and make hard topics easy to digest, even for people who don't want to learn at all. She even won annual most favourite teacher in the first year she come to school The mind-blowing part for me is that she can make my extremely lazy friend think her lesson is very-very important and won't skip her lesson while he's still be lazy and skip classes at other subject

[@tumblingartist]

:D

[@ItsKoryn]

Don't forget Crash Course, please.

[@FireHairXCS]

Back in 2016 your videos made me want to become a geneticist and since then I have gotten to work with professionals researching human disease. Thank you for the inspiration

[@Peter-xx6tz]

Did you end up becoming a geneticist?

[@kirarakurokawa8747]

no you didn't. stop lying.

[@FarrellFilmsReal]

​@@kirarakurokawa8747 shut up

[@RootEntry]

@@kirarakurokawa8747 Bro personally knows That one guy 💀☠😹

[@kirarakurokawa8747]

@@RootEntry bro believes everything he sees on the internet. kurgesagt made me a billionaire fyi.

[@WatchYoruba]

Been watching you guys for years. Been encouraging the people close to me to watch your videos to expand their minds. And now I just want to thank you guys for the quality, moral and determination you guys have been pushing out for such a long time! :)

[@dash_vet]

This is how a response video is done properly. No emotional backlash or victimisation. Facts and transparency. Seeing that the Bill Gates foundation is responsible for 3% of your funding and that you cut off others in the last year supports your integrity. We should all still take every information online with a grain of salt, but I can comfortably watch your content again after this video. Thank you. Edit: Slight change of mind. They should have more openly showed when a video was funded and their sources for funded videos shouldn't contain research funded by the same organisation.

[@sealoftime]

Same feeling, I really did not like that the conflict of interest between Kurzgesagt and Bill Gates foundation was not explicitly mentioned in the videos, that were sponsored by that instituion, and would to love to know reasons for that, but I really love, that the criticism was not left unattended after all

[@bishop51807]

What's the saying "in God we trust, everyone else bring data"

[@yourdoom9868]

Even if you get a dollar from a billionaire, especially that one is tainted

[@jorgeramirez7761]

They are panicking

[@Selatapey]

I was thinking about how professionally they handled it.

[@JMHusin]

Started watching kurzgesagt when I was in high school, now I've got my medical degree and I still love watching kurzgesagt. Thank you guys for constantly creating awesome content

[@ISS_AM]

I read they you were high in school but then read is again

[@brainandbodytraining]

dam girl are you a construction worker? because you are building

[@doantranvan1844]

ok

[@nicolausteslaus]

Ok

[@user-cc2it7ix5q]

Actually, they often use Bill Gates-funded sources and studies to tell the audience Bill Gates's position on different problems. For example, they dismiss completely the academic battle between the degrowth concept and the "green growth" concept and tell the audience that "green growth" is the only viable solution.

[@yaseen157]

It's cool to see you guys acknowledge the controversy so openly! I can't believe it's been 10 years already

[@GrandPoggers]

What controversy?

[@yaseen157]

@@GrandPoggers some youtuber made an exposé of this channel talking about seemingly conflicting admissions of where their funding comes from and a lack of transparency in who might control their editorial direction. This youtuber in question also attacked kurzgesagt's use of "ourworldindata" (a point I don't agree with so I didn't really care about their criticism here). Kurzgesagt was transparent in this video about funding and editorial direction, and I am satisfied with their explanation.

[@GrandPoggers]

@@yaseen157 thanks for the explanation. I work shift work so barely read comments on videos I "watch" (mostly just listen), but the title peaked my interest and seen people mention controversy of some kind. I personally never got the impression any of their content was being influenced but maybe I missed a few videos of interest? Anywho, thanks again for taking the time to explain

[@Broockle]

@@yaseen157 it's eerie going through the comment section of that video. It's full of disillusioned people that are all disappointed with Kurzgesagt without much critical thinking. But half the video is pretty much just badmouthing billgates's enterprises so it kinda lost its plot for me half way through.

[@gavinwilson5324]

@@yaseen157 Kurzgesagt has always said their sponsors have no editorial influence, and the exposé acknowledges that. The real source of the controversy lies in the indirect influence sponsors have. If the the channel wants sponsorships from these institutions in the future, they have to be careful what they say in their videos, and there are a few instances where this can be seen, like how the video on "neglected tropical diseases" implicitly painted the pharmaceutical industry's response as an act of good will instead of a way to expand their influence and profits. Also, the exposé noted that Kurzgesagt has a tendency to neglect to explain who their institutional sponsors are, and often only mention the sponsorship at the very last second of the video, when most viewers will have already clicked off. Even in this response, they kind of brushed past the issue, and failed to address these particular aspects altogether. I can only hope they try to do better in the future, but there's still reason to be skeptical of them.

[@Absurdyssey2002]

Kurzgesagt is one of the few channels that inspired me to create content of my own, thank you.

[@yashgarg209]

Hey Kurzgesagt, I am a college student that is majoring in biomedical engineering. I want you to know that your channel is one of the main reasons of why I love science. Everything you do must take so much work, I can't even fathom it, but you really are changing mindsets. Thank you so so much

[@hawahardy]

I’m also interested in biomedical engineering. Any specific courses or topic in Biomed that’s got you really intrigued

[@choc058]

@@hawahardy Research in new Antibiotics would be nice

[@antrapz6307]

Im a senior in highschool and i am interested in biomed engineering, do you have time for a small chat?

[@jandekalkoen]

Damn lots of biomedical engineering people here( I was planning to do it as well)

[@jacobthueson32]

I too am interested in BME. Just had to pop in here too lmao. Thank you Kurzgesagt!

[@kyzr666]

I'm a teacher and I use a lot of your videos on class. I agree that a good story or conversation is better to teach than simple facts. After watching one of the videos in class, I know some of my student give a click on the subscribe button, and that makes me happy. Thanks for sharing all that knowledge and I wish to the whole K team, 10 more years of success.

[@scvrlett18]

Don't think biased youtube videos are part of the school curriculum. No wonder kids now a days are brain dead

[@PeachiiWubs]

I would have loved this in school.

[@Adam46221]

you are a good teacher

[@wabbit4936]

I found kurzgesagt through school and needless to say I’ve been a subscriber ever since

[@Jetster26]

schools really do need kurzgesagt, its literally free

[@IanGrams]

It brings me such joy to learn that Kurzgesagt was inspired by Crash Course World History, a production of Hank and John Green. Those two have had such a big hand in my passion for learning and Kurzgesagt has only further amplified that. Thank you so very much to Philipp and everyone else that is involved in making Kurzgesagt a funny-sounding but truly wonderful thing. That a channel like this can end up so successful actually gives me some hope for a better tomorrow. And I say that as a long time pessimist.

[@Real21.]

Thanks man ❤ I’ve watched your videos for 6 years you are a great inspiration to me and many other people I hope you all the luck and fortune you will need to keep this going for a long long time 🎉

[@gesuusderv6325]

being transparent and so honest is super rare nowadays espiacally in bigger channels! Thanks for this and thanks for everything you do

[@charliecasson1643]

just shows they have nothing to hide!

[@Kalorag]

@@charliecasson1643 yea, no, they missed the part that they got literally more than 6mil from Bill Gates and other bilionares... they have plenty to hide, but its pretty animation so y'all can trust it, right?...

[@comfyspy2123]

I do feel much more comfortable supporting an organization that is this transparent about their goals, business model, and even origins. I love the content you produce, and congrats on a full decade.

[@maomekat2369]

dear... such a ripoff video...dont fall for this, begging, we dont make enough money video.. only narration & badanimation. atleast add some real world nat geo lvl sciency mazing real images to show the science. now kurz has 12,500 patrons aka 100,000$ monthly plus sponsors worth 10,000$...and free hosting on youtube, and 100k+ from shirts/cups. dont fall for this, begging, we dont make enough money video

[@WhoMadeThisBurger69]

​@@maomekat2369 not at all the point of it, it was to respond to recent criticism

[@santhoshkannath2681]

@Maome kak how is this a money begging video? All they are doing is explaining how they manage their business. Are you not even listening to the video and simply commenting this for fun?

[@99prxp]

1:30 is a blatant lie. they have received hundreds of thousands from the bill and melinda foundation

[@wtflolhahe]

@@santhoshkannath2681 Ignore that idiot/bot/npc

[@vectoralphaSec]

Crazy what having money can do. Also congrats to that teacher who unknowingly created this channel and helped educate billions.

[@StickDK]

My grandfather was such a teacher. When old students of his recognize our last name, they tell me how my grandfather changed their lives, inspired them to do this or that, and in some cases become teachers themselves. It is really touching and awesome, and it serves as a reminder to never give up on anybody

[@henrycarlson7514]

@@StickDK So Wise , Grand fathers are generally wise

[@infochan6776]

Billions not really, millions sure.

[@dwaynewilliams3077]

20 million... Not even close to a single billion... 😂

[@Grimmjow095]

@@dwaynewilliams3077 20 million subs, not views on their channel or views on any specific video. Views reach over a single billion. The “20M Subs” in the title gives it away pretty quick, if you think for sec.

[@Jadxn503]

I’m glad I could help support you guys! You make learning fun !

[@jamesthompson3099]

As just one of your millions of subscribers I want to extend a personal thank you for everything I have learned at Kurzgesagt and for all the work that went in to creating a presenting it. Thank you!

[@horiama]

Rational, researched optimism is such a beautiful core tenet. Thank you for your dedication!

[@Liv-of1dc]

You guys were one of the reasons I went to a school with Biotechnology as a major. After 3 years, I have written my final in it two weeks ago xD

[@babbisp1]

Neuroscience is the weirdest science imo. It's the brain studying itself 😮

[@Troyster_Ratsou]

This channel has also given me a larger sense of things in the world, thanks guys! 🌍

[@Zipxa_Raya142]

Let's have a round of applause for that one teacher, Without her, we wouldn't be here now watching this masterpiece of a channel.

[@Talik13]

This video is really just a corporate finance spreadsheet… and somehow Kurtzgesagt STILL made it interesting and fun to watch. A testament to just how powerful story can be for learning.

[@aditusoferu8171]

Gigachads

[@linuxares]

and we all watched it!

[@arcanine_enjoyer]

Honestly I don't see how people can still continue with the critiques about Kurzgesagt after this video. Do you seriously expect pop science- where in the name already should explain every minute detail ver batim from a science paper?

[@LineOfThy]

@@arcanine_enjoyer if you're related to something controversial, in the eyes of the internet, you're controversial

[@banned2911]

FRRR😭

[@ahmedslab8666]

Happy 10 years anniversary yall realy deserved 20 milion subscribers with your Memorable learning and animation

[@ceebad8985]

ratio

[@meanone4886]

Ratio

[@ahmedslab8666]

@@meanone4886 ratio 2x

[@scrammypenguin]

This channel is one of the main reasons why I'm even pursuing science as a degree. I didn't learn much science in my early years of school and this channel was where I learned most of the stuff that made me want to take science classes later on. So thank you Kurzgesagt.

[@pneumoll]

Your sober and informed optimism for the future of humanity is truly moving. Thank you all for being a force for good in this world. I hope that, someday, Kurzgesagt will be able to make videos about how we, as a species, were able to overcome our issues in the 21st century and achieve all of our potential.

[@ary3880]

left a comment just because I cannot like your comment twice

[@l.b8896]

That’s beautiful

[@l.b8896]

@@ary3880 same dude same 🥹

[@umaikakudo]

They do a great job at putting lipstick on a nihilistic pig while disregarding their hypocritical self refutation.

[@Cosmic_youtuberr]

Wow 10 Years ??..I still remember watching one of their Black Hole and Fermi Paradox videos for the first time and getting awestruck with their visuals and narration..It's been such a great journey till now..Would love to see them grow more and more

[@JuliennePrincee]

Yo Keep uploading and Your Channel will be Huge one day as well

[@David-kw6xp]

The narrator and his way of story telling played a major part in their success imo

[@Psecter]

I am thankful for that teacher who was so passionate about her topics it inspired her students, and that led to a channel that also inspires other people.

[@andefinus]

Kurzgesagt has become so much better over the time. I started watching the german version way back and you guys still got it.

[@whaatisaweirdname]

This channel (and other channels alike) really are the biggest reason for me to love science and not look at the world as if it’s gonna end! Their work is amazing, and that one teacher did the world a giant favor

[@robertvermillon9728]

you know what, hat happened to him with the teacher, was like me discovering his videos. It’s a loop but from one person to another, to millions from that one person

[@whaatisaweirdname]

@@robertvermillon9728 Not forgetting that this changed the way science videos online are presented.

[@roshinsoni]

the amount of transparency is remarkable and makes me respect this channel even more

[@jeronimas7148]

They didn't even go over what they were criticized for. In case you're wondering, it was carbon capture (see Climate Town's video on that) and their general opposition to degrowth (i.e. buying electric vehicles which still cause 40% the pollution of a gas car instead of building places where you don't need a car)

[@saiph8007]

@@jeronimas7148 They explained how they didn't get those ideas from Bill + Melinda Gates Foundation though, as the sponsor could only give ideas for the broad topic (climate change)

[@BenjaminCronce]

@@jeronimas7148 There's no one size fits all answer. Kurzgesagt goes with practical possibilities with the intent to make one think. They don't provide "answers" to anything. If you think degrowth is "the" answer, I have a bridge to an ivory tower to sell you. Kurzgesagt is known to encourage degrowth even if they don't think it an viable answer to the problem. Because.. human nature wants growth. In my heart I want degrowth, but my brain says "good luck, focus on reasonable goals". But that doesn't mean I don't believe in degrowth. Just means that my personal focus is on other things that I reason to be more practical. I'll leave degrowth to others with more inspiration. I still don't agree with them, but I hope they do well.

[@jeronimas7148]

@@saiph8007 of course they didn't. However, I doubt if they would've used literal sentences from the Gates' book if they weren't sponsored

[@paulszki]

@@jeronimas7148 I'm prettty sure they weren't critiziced for that one thing. A ton of people got hung up on financing and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and sources and being overly optimistic etc. and all that was adressed. I don't think "oh and we had a different perspective on electric cars, so lets go over that too" would have fit in the video. I mean have fun being super against Kurzgesagt because they said one thing that upset you. But do you agree with kurzgesagt's core value or not? I am a huge fan of climate town channel myself. I can appreciate both. This urge of people needing to find someone they can cancel for the slighest perceived transgression is just so disheartening. Kurzgesagt just is not "the enemy", even if they truly do get something wrong, maybe you should be banging on other people's doors first.

[@chandrakurniawan157]

Hello Kurzgesagt, I'm an English teacher and I used to show your videos to my students. My intention was teaching them about English grammar but they got so hooked with the science/content of your videos. I just wanna say Thanks a lot for all of your videos. Good luck to you and hope your channel and company becomes bigger and more successful.

[@clanka5509]

@@TippyHippy 🗿

[@robbobb4050]

I've been subscribed for over seven years now, when I was just a wee lad. Now I'm in my senior year of high school and I must thank Kurzgesagt for sparking all the curiosities I had about how anything in the universe works. I'm so glad I live in a generation where science content is so easy to reach and I thank you guys for being a big part of it. So proud to hear about how far you guys have come in these years, to over 20 million subs!

[@caleightilson8030]

The transparency and accountability here is so refreshing. Its amazing that you are not only willing to share how much you make, but are also being transparent about where it all comes from and acknowledge the controversy of some of those sources

[@FolliYt]

I've been watching Kurzgesagt for many many years, and it's still as hard for me to pronounce that. But it's lovely to see that a quality channel such as this one is getting the attention it deserves! Here's to another decade of Kruckazard 🎉

[@Daanish_YT]

😂 kruckazard, however i agree they are an awesome channel.. the fact they've grown from nothing to everything is key process and educational. 💯

[@Nell_Hell]

and actually gave a good response instead of spreading drama and negativity

[@FolliYt]

@@Nell_Hell That too, which is so reassuring.

[@matthewtoohig977]

When I first started watching you 8 years ago, I too had no interest in ‘school learning’ - but you ignited a love for science, kudos!

[@AkiraDesmondes]

Well, I've been watching you for 10 years. I am so insanely happy you diffused all the crappy talk that's been going on. I seriously cannot believe all the gossip but I am beyond happy that you cleared the air WHILE giving us oneof your classic lovely videos. I hope you guys at Kurzgesagt will go strong for another 10.

[@thanhnguyenminh3180]

in my short 10 years on youtube, this is the first time I see a youtube channel try to be as transparent as possible with their viewers regarding their history, situation, finance, values and visions.

[@YOEL_44]

Then you haven't seen that much KZbin. Linus specially during the WAN Show, evey now and then speaks about their process and gives some numbers, without a video dedicated to it, just as part of the regular content, and that is one of the biggest channel groups of the platform. Wintergatan does the same, and the rest they might also drop a "channel update" kind of video. It's not out of character for personality driven channels to show the inner workings, and yeah, talk numbers too.

[@Caesar--]

​@YOEL _44 seen a few others as well like disguisedtoast, somewhat asmongold, iwilldominate

[@TheBauwssss]

Louis Rossmann even publishes full, unredacted bank statements, credit card purchase histories and much, much more. As far as I know, he is literally the only big KZbinr who's 100% open and transparent with quite literally everything. + he has been an right to repair advocate in the US for somewhere around 5 to 8 years now, and as of last month he is now finally, FINALLY beginning to achieve results with (if I remember correctly) him being absolutely instrumental in Ohio being the first US state to adopt unprecedentedly broad right to repair legislation, which for the first time ever *includes any and all farm equipment,* so after almost 10 years of blatantly f-ing over farmers world wide, at last John Deere has no other choice left other than to suck it up, bend over, and _TAKE IT_ for once! What a welcome change of pace 😂 🥳🥳🎉 So yeah, if you eeda cool channel to watch with loads of technical coverage and stuff I can highly recommend him. Search Louis Rossmann to easily find his channel on KZbin if you're interested!

[@Annie.s_Galaxy_404]

I love how each of the team members have their own Kurzgesagt OC its super adorable

[@whynotdean8966]

If you're looking for a business motto, Google dropped their "Don't be evil" so it's up for grabs. Also the last point about staying positive really deserves a whole video series.

[@cineQification]

I think that's a bit too late for Kurzgesagt as well

[@marioplumber3378]

@@cineQification mid comment

[@ThwipThwipBoom]

@@cineQification True, they sold out to corporations and only pump out propaganda now. Sad how far they have fallen. :(

[@jcraigie]

Yeah, Google really fooled people with that one.

[@daniel4647]

​@@jcraigie They probably believed it at first, but you know what they say about the road to hell.

[@dreamhollow]

I'm glad you finally addressed this. People were worried. It's nice to know your group is willing to be transparent about this sort of thing.

[@phayerphlay9156]

@@thomasmcgrath8568 regarding how they compile the research for their videos, there's a link to an article they wrote on it in the desc, maybe that might give some more info? I haven't checked it myself yet though. I will say however that it's kind of impossible not to be influenced by sponsors completely even if it's on a somewhat subconscious level. It's a full team of people too so I'm sure not everyone in the group feels the same way about sponsorships or have malicious intent or biases when putting out these videos..in general I'd like to believe kurtzgesagt is genuinely trying their best to spread the ideas that they detailed in this video

[@alphaxfang]

@@thomasmcgrath8568 i doubt a small percentage of an income can dictate their direction... if it a big chunk like 20% or something maybe, but a single digit percentage of income steering their direction and risking their bigger income stream is illogical...

[@Theonevidz]

@@thomasmcgrath8568 who the fuck cares where their funding comes from. BG is a good dude.

[@Luciferlocks]

​@@alphaxfang from my point of view this is more about the " critisim generates views easier" point. Every Video I saw criticising their BG funding had completly surreal Idealismus of what the World should look like while at the same time piggybackriding on KGs success. Non of their Videos had even close the number of views as their critising Videos had and non had even close the Produktion value of even the first KG Videos. It's just monetizing on Internet drama with the hypocritic side product of at the same time criticising monetized Videos.

[@cheesecake2545]

@@thomasmcgrath8568 "Most of it was about their founder and their success story"? Only 2 minutes of this covered that which is hardly "mostly". By minute 4, they already talked about where their revenues came from. They said how their in-depth process for research is in a link in the description. The BG stuff, they said that the topics they use funded by BG were topics THEY---Kurzgesagt, not BG---suggested. If BG had an influence, it's most likely more on approving these topics, not providing them. They even mention that it is only after the video was made when they tell the sponsor. This whole comment of yours made me question if you actually watched and *listened* to the video or if you did and just let your worry and paranoia take over. Paranoia about information is well and all but it's also not well and all. As a viewer, it's in your discretion to fact check information you consume. Also, that "explain why kurzgesagt isn't influenced by grants" is the same as "explain how it is" because you basically cannot prove either of them. What you think is "proof" is speculation. It's like saying you giving them donations means you have influence over their content. Donation is still funding after all. Being skeptical is fine, but running assumptions (saying "who says they aren't", "what if", "maybe", "i don't trust what they said") as proof isn't good either. That's how conspiracy theories start and actually muddles up facts.

[@MattGrigoryan]

We thank you for existing and not giving up! Agency work is incredibly stressful, so (re)channeling your creative force for this lovely content is a total win. To many more years of Kurzgesagt!

[@InQuisiTiveCreation]

Amazing story! Your channel is an inspiration for just starting and still learning new KZbinrs like me. Keep doing your amazing videos!

[@bucca2]

I think it’s going to become increasingly important for individual viewers to rely on themselves to be discerning about content. Kurzgesagt makes high quality, entertaining content, and it’s okay to turn your brain off and just enjoy it. But it’s also important to be discerning about how they make it, and attach your own asterisks to it as a personal responsibility. Congrats on 10 years to the team! May you educate us for many more.

[@GeorgeMartinus]

All my gratitude is for the teacher who sparked Philip's idea to create such amazing work for a decade long.

[@i_like_Peanuts]

Honestly pumping out content this high quality free of cost is more than we could ever ask for.. So a little gratitude is shown from us by getting their beautiful calenders and stuff.. And if you can't.. No problem.. Enjoy regardless.. Such a nice community and much love to the awesome people at Kurzgesagt ♥️

[@ThymeHere]

Agreed

[@flintfrommother3gaming]

Pumping out propaganda. I mean that was a joke that was a joke.

[@itsneverlupus5544]

If the cost is free, you are the product

[@Sednas]

​@@itsneverlupus5544 how

[@BlueRGuy]

Thank you ​@@flintfrommother3gaming pretty cool 👍

[@Fifury161]

I for one really appreciate the effort put in to the animations and the narrator has such a good voice!

[@yousseftamer4943]

I think most people know how complicated it is to run and fund a channel or project across multiple platforms of media, and yet to simplify things, this video basically addressed everything in a less complex way. It’s just what Kurzgesagt does, simplify complex topics that people want to know more about

[@YuriZakhaev]

I remember finding you guys during the end of my high-school years (2011-2015), funnily enough, because of channels like Crash Course and SciShow. Crazy to see how big you’ve gotten and the astounding leaps and bounds your animation and presentation quality continue to make over the years. I’ve learned so much from the channel and have turned many friends over in turn. An absolute force of good on a platform and world that’s become increasingly polarized and commercialized. Thank you!

[@wolfhoundgaming4027]

I absolutely agree, this is probably one of the best science channels on all of youtube.

[@_barncat]

Yeah now they're funded by climate extremist zealots

[@umjackd]

Some 6 years ago or so, I actually applied to be a writer for you guys. It was a small chance that I'd manage to do it but sometimes the idea is still titillating to consider! Regardless, congratulations on your ten year anniversary!

[@DanniiG12i]

This video just helped me realise there's a Spanish channel! I'm trying to learn Spanish and a huge part of keeping me motivated is having engaging content to watch and I'm so excited to have found this out! Thanks to all of you!

[@TheFutureIsEloi]

My daughter is nearly 9. I've been watching kurzgesagt since before she was born. As soon as she could understand speech, I sat her on my lap and watched with her. She loves it now and gets excited whenever new content drops. She has some of the posters and the latest diary. I hope that one day, my grandkids will be sitting on my knee being introduced to it all too. I can't wait to watch them all again with another generation. You guys are great.

[@xevalor]

thats soooo sweet

[@lucasthoren2981]

Nerd alert

[@edempsko]

I am so jealous. Native English speakers often do not realise how huge learning competitive advantage they have early on in life in the time of the internet. In the last three years I spent countless hours with my now 5-year old girl over the Kurzgesagt calendars, and she often watched videos with me just liking the animation and being curious about what they say but, alas, not being able to speak English, a wonderful source of inspiration and knowledge like this is simply locked for her. I wish technology soon gets to the point that all the videos will be automatically narrated in any language :-)

[@thegr8malachite370]

@@edempsko You could start teaching her english through mediums that she likes but also have to engage with. Believe it or not, I never had any formal english education and I learned by playing games at 6 years old (particularly AoE II) which forced me to learn the context and meaning of what was written on-screen. Just like that, I suddenly understood english, far better than my peers.

[@futyatyingwong]

dats cap

[@RyuLongRHOG]

You guys are unsung heroes. May you grow even bigger & lead humanity to a brighter era.

[@-._Radixerus_.-]

Oh come one dude, kurzegesagt isn't some group of super scientists. They just repeat stuff other people say.

[@RyuLongRHOG]

@@-._Radixerus_.- science-communication is a noble job. Simply too important

[@rancesjaspercaburnay]

​@@-._Radixerus_.-but no other people can explain as good and as fun as kurzgasegt

[@Aostrele]

unsung hero? pikmin reference!

[@kabooki22]

@@Aostrele I didn't expect to find one of these in a Kurzgesagt comment section

[@drasiella]

Nobody will ever handle drama with such grace and style like Kurzgesagt

[@leonhardable]

hey, i think "as" would be the more natural phrasing in this sentence :)

[@Chipili123]

They didn't handle shit. They dismissed it without addressing the problem.

[@concon6012]

@Leos Lit 🤓

[@richard-gn3es]

@@Chipili123 the original criticism is bill gates pays for propaganda and the channel lies about being independent... They laid out their earnings debunking the criticism...

[@Fun.y]

​@@Chipili123 guess who is one of those people.

[@lorram116]

7:36 mission sucefull mate that channels is AWESOME so many things i'm learning with you guys its amazing i'm watching rewatching again and again

[@midnightmadness1482]

I still remember when I first found this channel. I was in 6th grade science class and the video was on the formation of the earth. I was so mesmerized by the art and the information presented that I tried my hardest to memorize the channel name for the split second it was up in the promethean board. As soon as I got home I rushed to my laptop and typed into youtube a channel name that just barely encompassed what I was trying to find. Here I am 7 to 8 years later, still enjoying the content presented. Thank you, so, so much for the work you guys have put in over the years. This channel was a key part of my childhood and something I still look forward to in my life.

[@baani4217]

I have a similar story! I was finding sources for my presentation, and coincidentally it was on earth as well! I remember how excited I got to show it to my peers (who weren't really all that interested but nevertheless, I'm grateful I found it lol)

[@superpingu2593]

I first found kurzgesagt on their video about light, as I was researching a high school project. I didn’t subscribe then cause I only had a school google account but I made sure to watch every video they posted

[@austinlong8791]

I’m 29 and I always hated science growing up. 2 years ago I discovered one of your videos through the algorithm and I loved it and ended up going through most of the backlog over a few weeks. I now love science and physics and follow multiple channels that discuss it all thanks to you. I will not lie and I will admit I had some doubt when I read about the gates stuff but I appreciate you covering it and being upfront. Keep being awesome!

[@chuty_montes470]

That whole news almost scared me too, but now i appreciate more the educational value of the channel

[@PrestigePotato]

No one with a brain gives a flying shit that they are funded by the gates foundation, only nutty trumpers who are told what they should be afraid of for clicks or money

[@Cxrifyy]

Congrats on 10 years of Kurzgesagt. I've watched you since I was a kid, and have learned so much! Thank you for making this content!

[@abhisekhkumar4948]

You are my favorite corner in youtube. ❤. Thank you so so much.

[@elvenchakra]

If my teachers had presented content in the way you do, I would have enjoyed school much more. Keep doing the good work making people interested in science.

[@nicksgmail9663]

Yeah, but like they said in the video, these videos take an entire team to build. It’s not reasonable to expect your teacher to do 40 hours a week and somehow produce these for the the class, or do a million hours of background research for a story about it.

[@TwistedSoul2002]

Each video takes 1200 hours to produce. Also, they don’t go really deep into the subject.

[@TTXLZ1738]

@@nicksgmail9663 well if everyone at a school district worked together to use these kinds of videos on their schools then it would work I mean that would be hundreds of teachers working together

[@apache937]

@@nicksgmail9663 of course invidual teachers shouldnd do it.

[@MrHenkkkie]

@@TTXLZ1738 then it would be the norm and not special anymore. People always want better and things they are used to get boring anyways

[@Sekiro-Henki]

Man,this channel had an impact in my childhood . I’m so glad it existed that long . Thank you so much,Kurzsgesagt for teaching us on so many things ❤

[@EagleEye404]

The most valuable channel ever existed on KZbin. I also learned a lot from your creation

[@HASHEN_F0X]

This is why I appreciate this channel; when criticized they make a video to better explain the situation. Nice to see even collaborative youtube channels can be down to earth. Personally never had any issues with the way it works, I understood from the start that it isn't about accuracy, it's about inspiration. Obviously in order to inspire people they need a form of income to craft these videos the way they do.

[@tylerstorm279]

My daughter is only 4 years old so a lot of stuff goes over her head, but she still LOVES your videos and so do I! It's amazing seeing the look of awe and curiosity on her face watching these videos with me, and even more exciting when she is able to relate something we've seen in a video, to something happening in real life around us. Please never stop making these. It's art. It's beautiful

[@andreasrumpf9012]

It's propaganda and you expose your 4 year old to it, congrats.

[@tylerstorm279]

@Andreas Rumpf it's propaganda to let my 4 year old learn about dinosaurs and her immune system?? Lmao whatever you say man go off 🤣

[@atatenbach]

@@andreasrumpf9012 they cite their sources who cares abt propaganda everything on your phone is 😵‍💫

[@andreasrumpf9012]

@@tylerstorm279 I wasn't aware that my comments are visible for anyone, I always assumed that I'm shadow banned. 🙂

[@hydroxie]

@@andreasrumpf9012 very telling that you believe you're important enough to be shadow banned. :)

[@fernandocruzsanchez7575]

You guys are the single best channel on the internet. Your values and your views make us watchers think over lots of things and always leaves a very possitive feeling. As you said, the pessimistic view of the world is way too mainstream and thinking other way often sounds naive. It shouldn´t be like that. I really hope this channel keeps growing for many more years!

[@augustkelley]

I agree

[@SirSX3]

the pessimistic view is a political interest, people want you to believe things are all doomed and it's all someone's fault so that they can inflame you and therefore control you instead of letting people actually solve the problems, they are interested in letting the problem get worst so that they can gain from it. The opportunistic view shouldn't be considered naïve; we've worked together to stop CFC before, we can work together again and are working together again to stop CO2. There has already been a massive transformation in our industries such as with the rapid adoption of electronic vehicles and with nuclear and renewable energy. Also, there has already been a decoupling of carbon emissions and growth; we've seen from the data from the past couple of years with carbon emissions lowering AND with GDP rising. So don't believe the climate doomers or degrowthers, they're not interested in solutions, they only want things to be done their way

[@arcanum3882]

@@SirSX3one of the best comments I’ve ever seen. Absolutely agreed

[@sealioso]

​@@SirSX3 🗿

[@pauloazuela8488]

​@@SirSX3Still not enough but it's a good start the problem is the people who loves to stir things up so the populace will give up thinking other ways. World leaders ought to really do something not be the sole cause of downfall for its people which is happening right now with all problems we had while people outside the leadership department are doing there best and often don't get much attention like researchers for instance

[@fanxxai]

Your Videos are really amazing. I guess I’ve not seen any other production label doing this much good!

[@olaciencia]

Thank you for such an amazing video!🙌 As fellow science communicators using videos this type of content is absolutely incredible! Understanding that the challenges we're a facing are somewhat similar to the challenges Kurzgesagt has faced during the past few years reassures us we're in the right path of communicating science effectively. Creating, developing and sustaining a business centered around science communication is definitely not an easy thing to accomplish, but you guys are making it and, besides that, you are sharing knowledge which will help others to expand and reach bigger audiences. Keep up the outstanding work. Warm regards from Brazil!

[@davisoares7174]

Amém

[@Freash0]

mito

[@TheNeteenhu]

O trabalho de vocês é maravilhoso, e assim como de Kurzgesagt, me traz otimismo pro futuro da humanidade. Obrigado!!

[@AntonioZL]

E obrigado pelo trabalho de vocês!!

[@newlineschannel]

100% agree lol

[@cryalot378]

"Pessimism often sounds smart and gets more views while optimism can sound naive, but this is a bias that is not helpful for us as a species." ... love you guys so much, currently I am learning to become a teacher and I aim for my classes to be as entertaining and insightful as your videos, I will work hard to achieve that goal and hopefully I will be able to not only fully support you but also to co-work with you in the future! Cheers!

[@scotthayes5386]

The world needs more teachers like u!

[@viditmittal9631]

Hope you inspire a whole generation of enthusiasts like you! World needs teachers like you. Goodluck on your journey :)

[@cryalot378]

aw, thank you so much guys!

[@AmeyVikram16]

Good luck on that. But remember, always do promote healthy discussions, multitude of opinions and free thinking amongst your students. I've grown up being fed up of teachers dictating what's right and what's not, while being totally nonchalant about their jobs. Hope you'll be a positive change. :)

[@adamel324]

reddit coal

[@montereyzay]

Hi, I work as a "marine biologist" tour guide on a whale watching boat and use every opportunity i can to share the amazing knowledge and stories that you have shared with me, and I rage about your channel at least twice a day to passengers from around the world. Please please please keep doing what what youre doing, I love you all!

[@tombernaljr]

Ive just found this channel and felt in love with it and also found out that they have channel in Spanish makes me love it even more. Hoping these channels grow big so a lot of young people get inspire to pursue their dreams which either be by becoming an inspirational youtuber or a galactic explorer.

[@macfeilmeier3230]

Kurzgesagt's optimism, specifically about space, was what drew me into your channel in my first year of high school. I am now about to graduate college and I will be pursuing a career in the aerospace industry, thanks in part to your inspiration.

[@earthling_parth]

Thank you so so much Philip Dettmer and the insanely creative and hardworking Kurzgesagt team ❤

[@nicolausteslaus]

And thanks Bill Gates for sponsoring and owning Kurzgesagt

[@markomatic5469]

@@nicolausteslaus True

[@aidanhogan-thomas1797]

​@@nicolausteslauscope lmao

[@ernestsgulbis7329]

​@@nicolausteslaus Not owning.

[@earthling_parth]

@@nicolausteslaus lol, only 3-4% is owning now?

[@joythought]

Brilliant: being optimistic is definitely not mainstream. Doomsayers get the doomscrollers. Thanks for your focus on explaining science and retaining a humanist frame. Love the transparency and the pushing back against ignorance.

[@goober-ll1wx]

It's just game theory, the internet algos are optimised for views and doom and destruction attracts more eyes...

[@Zoltan1251]

The issue is that we are doomed, saying otherwise is insane. Sure, us in the first world countries will be fine but climate change is going to kill a LOT of people and create huge suffering. Being optimistic is real insanity.

[@Sebasu]

I appreciate the optimism and I too believe Kurzgesagt are well intentioned, unfortunately they are not doing a good job. They should stop upholding capitalism and economic growth over the climate, what you perceive as optimism is them saying "yes 3 degrees will be devastating but we will endure". I would too like to convince myself that Kurzgesagt just doesn't know the consequences of 3 degrees like: destroying poorer countries, bringing mass migration to the western core which will lead to the rise of social fascism and most likely genocide. I unfortunately can't convince myself that they aren't actively ignoring these points. Is "humanity will endure" really an optimistic argument? They are liberal capitalists, they are a German company, they uphold the systems that served them so well which I understand, I just wish they took the extra step to acknowledge how capitalism brought this to us, and upholding it won't fix the problem, it's actively delaying it

[@Noelle0113]

​@@Sebasu Socialist detected, opinion rejected.

[@sexyseal3613]

@@Sebasu " I appreciate the optimism" then types the most pessimistic thing imaginable lmao

[@pattyplayz5626]

Thanks this channel has actually sparked curiosity for physics and space

[@dakotawallace5921]

This EXACT type of transparency is much needed nowadays and highly commendable and respectable. Gonna go get one of those posters

[@kaminavarro]

Previously worked at a company that was the complete antithesis of Kurzgesagt, thanks for giving me hope that truly mission-driven science media companies like yours still exist! ❤️

[@Sazid-Shahriyar-Roop]

I'm really proud of you Kurzgesagt, you lightened up my childhood and lighten me up like a star even now. But the real stars here is your team, your hard work is unrivaled by any other channel. Regular people like us don't deserve your premium content for free.

[@jonathanmaybaum4167]

We are all of infinite worth and value, but yes, giving to support is part of what keeps it free for those who cannot give - like everything else in life, it all works out in the end. :)

[@gombally]

Not a paid comment btw....

[@LuisSierra42]

@@gombally why the distrust brother?

[@Sazid-Shahriyar-Roop]

@@gombally What do you mean by a paid comment???

[@bendover9620]

@@gombally If you think everyone that applauds a video is a bot, better touch some grass, man. This NPC take ain't helping anybody.

[@t3ridoxproductions296]

Finacial transparency like this is extremely important. It not only shows that the money your community puts it has value other than filling your pockets, it also shows appreciation for every member of the team who make this happen. Thank you for this wonderful channel!

[@goci-i4u]

Yeah it happened only after the drama and the calling out

[@littlebluefishy]

@@goci-i4u what drama?

[@NadiaSeesIt]

​@@goci-i4u Weeb

[@Ivan_Nano]

This is the best channel on KZbin without a doubt.

[@Clipzz.z]

Fr

[@d3v93rry]

I can't believe that an animation company on KZbin is more transparent about where its funding comes from than most politicians and governments. lol Thank you for everything you guys do. I've thoroughly enjoyed watching your videos throughout the years. You've always been very informative, inspirational, and awe-inspiring. I hope you have decades more of success.

[@vibaj16]

unfortunately that's actually extremely believable

[@NoranLier]

How the government and politicians release their financial information is on another level of complexity and difficulty. Kurzgesagt can be partially or mostly transparent about their funding, because they're only responsible for the livelihood of their employees, not for the entire nation.

[@theuseraccountname]

KZbinrs have to be more open as the public impacts their success. Politicians/the government don't, as if you don't like what they're doing, you'll have to wait years for the next person, seeing how removal is uncommon and not really impacted by public desire.

[@HowellQ]

Only after people called them out, to be honest. But yeah, at least it's done.

[@jinny114]

How do they make animations

[@maddoxmonteza]

As a person with ADHD this channel is so informative I have learned so much from Kurzgesagt the animations are fantastic and they did a good job explaining everything I am very thankful for this channel existing.

[@Zeraevous]

ADHD would also be a great research topic. The science and understanding behind it has changed massively over the past 3 decades (I was diagnosed at 3), especially with more women and non-white ethnicities showing varied presentations. Those groups missed out on the "overdiagnosis" wave and were far more likely to receive no diagnosis (women) or harmful diagnoses (black kids via Oppositional Defiant Disorder). I'd like to see a video about the current state sometime.

[@R0Mtauri7515]

Does Kurtzgesagt ever do videos on Neurodivergence? If so it would be great and helpful as people might understand the difficulties that divergents face in their lives. L❤ve to watch their videos.

[@Chukrut]

Everytime you guys publish a new video, I pay my daughter (10 yo) 5€ to make me a resume in english (non native). She thinks she is ripping me. We love the content and the format. Not enough good words to thank you. Keep up the good work. Thank you very much.

[@banaanipassifin4159]

This is awesome.

[@Blex_040]

This is such an awesome technique to get kids in the habit of consuming scientific content on the internet! But I assume you still watch these Kurzgesagt videos, just not with your daughter, or else you would miss the awesome animations and you wouldn't know if your daughter misunderstood something

[@kurzgesagt]

That is so cool to hear!

[@SirZeck]

This is excellent,imma use this when i have kids.

[@guilhermesviech4610]

she gon be putting the video scripts in chat gpt and have it do the resume for her lmao

[@MrIStartedTheFire]

Kurzgesagt, I don't agree with everything you say. Or your sponsors, but your core vision has sparked my curiosity and makes me excited every time you post a new video.

[@swiftbanditt4016]

Started watching in 6th grade and now I’m nearly out of Highschool and I still love learning about all of the various topics from this absolute gem of a channel, from the bottom of my heart thank you Kurzgesagt for teaching and entertaining me for all of those years.