The Edge of the Universe

Wherein we travel to the edge of the universe with Hank and John Green of VlogBrothers.
This video's soundtrack is available on Bandcamp:
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Filmed, edited, scored, and poked by Michael Aranda

[@SamanthaRichardsonWP]

I love Hank's reaction to the universe having no edge, and I feel his pain when everyone around him is all like "whatevs".

[@purplepepper2503]

Same

[@ValkyrieMaiden95]

This video was actually my very first introduction to the vlogbrothers. I remember thinking Who are these weird people and why are they on a stage performing? Then I watched every vlogbrothers video and found out that there is nothing special about them, but at the same time there is everything special about them. They are just two brothers making videos for each other and they happened to change my life a little bit.

[@walkerorr7463]

Best comment.

[@AnniiAnnoying]

Exactly the same for me! I've actually read one of John's books (looking for Alaska), which I absolutely loved,without knowing who he is, then Charlie mentioned him a few times, still not knowing who that John is. Then through Charlie discovered Michael and this video. It's still one of my favourite videos on KZbin, I just love the beginning so much.

[@annachris4158]

Me toooo!

[@jan_Mamu]

they’re still here and still amazing!

[@BabePandahh]

Dude... no edge...

[@sandoval9276]

Dude... No edge

[@katherineleavitt]

+Luciano Sandoval I love your profile pic!

[@sandoval9276]

Thanks :), It's from the channel MinutePhysics

[@katherineleavitt]

gotta love MinutePhysics :)

[@sandoval9276]

All the way!

[@burt591]

I think the universe having no edge is more interesting than chocolate being delicious

[@bibliofowl]

I'm amazed it took him until he was over 30 years old to find out that chocolate is delicious.

[@SparkySywer]

The observable universe does have an edge, the full universe doesn't.

[@danheidel]

Maybe. The universe beyond the observable one is definitionally unknowable. We assume that it behaves according to the laws of physics and similarly to the observable universe. For all we know, the universe has an edge and it's made of crunchy candy coating.

[@SparkySywer]

Dan Heidel Yum.

[@danheidel]

Daniel W Incorrect. Anything beyond the edge of the observable universe is definitionally unobservable. The CMBR gives us some constraints upon a wider range of the cosmos than direct observation but either way, you eventually reach a range where we can say absolutely nothing with certainty. We assume that the laws of physics are constant regardless of location. This is a reasonable assumption but ultimately just that - an assumption. Many mainstream theories posit that the laws of physics are quite different beyond our obsevational range. Ultimately, we know nothing of what lies beyond our observational horizon. Therefore there is no guaranteee that we will ever know the answer to whether the universe is infinite or bounded.

[@danheidel]

Daniel W I don't disagree that the most likely explanation is that the same laws hold for the universe beyond what we can observe. The candy coating is a frivolous example but one that underlines the fact that there is a limit beyond which we cannot and can never (assuming the current expansion rate of the universe continues as it presently does) know anything about. Beyond a certain point, all spacetime is moving away from us at faster than c. It doesn't matter if you move. Unless you posit FTL travel, there is literally no way for you to ever observe any physical interaction with those parts of the universe. This is a radius only slightly larger than what we already demarcate as the observable universe. Many models of inflation predict that the laws of physics we know only hold for the area around us. It is entirely likely that basic physics constants are radically different beyond that observable threshold. We literally know nothing about anything beyond the visible radius. A candy coating has precisely as much observation and scientific basis as any other model. You can make assumptions about it similarity to the place we live in but that assumption has literally the exact same amount of evidence as the universe being a giant M&M.

[@ladyneanna]

I absolutely love how this video makes me feel like I was apart of the experience even though I wasn't there. That is a great use of cinematography and thank you for giving the nerdfighters who couldn't make it this beautiful slice of the tour.

[@only1tacynne]

I need a pick-me-up. This is in my favorites list. This is my first of who-knows-how-many pick me up videos. Thank you Michael. Thank you Hank. Thank you John. Dude, no edge.

[@sabbagha18]

I can just imagine the new advertisements... "Chocolate chip Clif bars: more interesting to John Green than the fact that the universe has no edge."

[@ejrade]

This video has such an incalculable impact on my friends and I in high school. "Dude, no edge" became the way we'd respond if someone said anything super off the wall. To think that this video is 11 years old, OOF.

[@TamesisShamlyn]

It's amazing just how much of this video I can still recite, eight years after the fact.

[@phemyda94]

Me when the camera was panning back and forth from John to Hank in the beginning: He's so cute. And he's so cute too. And he's cute. And so's he. She's cute too. And he's cute. OMG, can't decide who's the cutest. Oh, hello there, cutie. And you, cutie-pie. Cute. Super cute. Adorable.

[@demonsrun425]

I love this video so much, I've seen it like eight times.

[@IHitTheGroundRunning]

still one of my fav videos of all time

[@Tytoalba777]

Dude... NO EDGE

[@TimeyWimeyMusic]

I will never get tired of this video.

[@Ohmydumbledear]

I literally come back to this video like twice a year and every single time it gives me the feels. 2012 is the year I started watched the Vlogbrothers and I'm still watching them to this day. I love the editing, I love the music, I love that this video made me discover you, Michael, as well, especially since I started watching your vlogs and I've learned more about you and your f*cking amazing skills and your general awesomeness. Gawd. Such good people

[@MegaBacktalk]

I love the vlogbrothers so much because they are the only KZbinrs I know who organize days where they can go out and meet their fans. Their screaming, intellegent, nerdy fans. I also love them because I've learned so much from them. I have Hank's music on my iPod, I have all of John's books, and it would make me so happy if they came to Michigan because I would get a chance to meet them.

[@hannah.b_765]

I feel like “dude, no edge” would be something I would say if I were talking about science while high

[@lorentaylor48]

Hank, use your words!

[@lukashainerkjr6013]

0:35 well, the OBSERVABLE universe has an edge...

[@Fematika]

Yeah, I was getting mad at that.

[@DehimVerveen]

Yea and we don't know whether the actual universe has an edge or not? It could be the surface of an infinite hyperplane. It could be the surface of a finite hyperplane or the surface of a hypertoroid or whatever shape you can imagine. We just don't know. I think what he means is that the edge of the observable universe is different for every observer, but what's outside the observable universe, nobody knows.

[@moonlady3000]

Thank you so much, Mike Aranda, for making a professional grade video of the tour. And also for capturing this wonderful NO EDGE conversation.

[@LexCroucher]

I can't really find a more creative way to say 'this was good'

[@gaubrini]

Hank's way is best. I feel you Hank

[@sheallinfire2788]

DUDE! NO EDGE!

[@VidConMom]

Thank you, Michael, for filming this and sharing it with the world. You always remember to be awesome!

[@jinalp1]

What happened to: “…because nerds like us are allowed to be unironically enthusiastic about stuff… Nerds are allowed to love stuff, like jump-up-and-down-in-the-chair-can’t-control-yourself love it. Hank, when people call people nerds, mostly what they’re saying is ‘you like stuff.’ Which is just not a good insult at all. Like, ‘you are too enthusiastic about the miracle of human consciousness’.”???

[@MorganGale]

It's been months, and I STILL watch this, and it STILL makes me happy. :)

[@kayelemm]

John, where's your sense of wonder?!

[@AstraIVagabond]

trinimartini Yeah... No offense, John, but with that attitude, how are you in the living of writing novels about philosophical protagonists again?

[@anthemofadam]

the drum intro to the song is awesome. I want that on loop

[@6ameliablogger6767]

NO EDGE

[@hopelesslyinsane]

I could just watch the beginning of this video over and over.

[@bucca2]

Can we get a remix of this? Something that goes no no edge n-n-n-no no no edge. edge. edge

[@FlargTheKitty]

this is probably my all time favorite youtube video.

[@alrightythen214]

Is this THE origin of the no edge nerd fighter thing??

[@gerudo6876]

alrightythen214 yes this is the FIRST time this happened

[@Brielle2210]

I have watched this video possibly 500 times in the last 4 days. I can quote the whole thing with the appropriate timing. And I *still* can't stop watching. I love it.

[@JamesSmith-rz3nt]

DUUUUUDE!!! NO EDGE.

[@zacdavis9806]

Dude. No. Freaking. Edge.

[@sarty]

I kind of can't stop watching this video. It just puts a smile on my face:)

[@StormyBro]

DUDE! NO EDGE! I am literally the satanic spawn of hank green

[@StormyBro]

Apparently I Do not know the correct definition of literally

[@80Insomniac80]

one of my favourite videos OF ALL TIME

[@courtneymower5]

Dude, no edge.

[@madeByGeorge]

Freaking far out, watching the first minute and a half of this video makes me so happy for just no discernible reason.

[@jensvistikrogh9266]

Edge?

[@samb5888]

NO. EDGE.

[@ChaoticOrder73]

HANK. I feel you man. I feel you. I think the universe, and much of its content, is marvelous beyond comprehension. Love the channel(s), and the brotherly love. Reminds me of my own kinship.

[@cleogirl1202]

DUDE. NO EDGE.

[@ramywiles]

This is still great four and a half years on.

[@BigCupcakeify]

Dude... No edge.

[@DaleBernardoQueLio]

Yes! Hank as a ballerina! God bless you for making this!

[@MyPurseBilly]

I love how Hank's just got shocked jumping around in pain looks just like the gleeful dancing.

[@ErinMcMillin]

This video completely captures how epic this community is. Thank you.

[@janitorbud]

Videos like these that involve the vlogbrothers are amazing.

[@hfsav001]

You've got some mad skills, Michael -- and I DO NOT say that to everyone. For those of us who could not be there, you gave us a taste of what it was like to see John and Hank on tour. Thank you!

[@SoccerGirl29995]

My favourite video. EVER. I keep watching it over and over. :") I love how John is like so pissed at the beginning, and Hank is just like "don't judge I was FASCINATED" and just aaaghh

[@MrPaulhillier]

I'm watching this for like the dozenth time but I think this is the first time I noticed Michael actually in the video. LOL! I can't get enough of this video.

[@HewbertLarzToast]

I love Hank's look of terror as he's about to get shocked.

[@rumblechick]

Best video about the Tour de Nerdfighting that I have seen. Thank you Michael Aranda!!!

[@Massivholzregal]

can't handle so many michael aranda videos in such a short period...

[@flatron751]

Who watched this again (and again and again) after hearing the song in Hank's LEGO Millenium Falcon video? Thanks Michael, you're awesome!

[@iHooDoo]

This quite possibly could be the greatest video I have ever seen.

[@freakinlucky13]

i love that you all are friends because I LOVE ALL OF YOU

[@Beanaroo]

I love this video cause it introduced me to both Michael Aranda and the Vlogbrothers. One would say that this video was my opening to being a Nerdfighter.

[@ConstantlyMolly]

Michael, I really love the music you put behind this

[@snowym12]

John's method of making Hank see his own drunken-fraternity-boy style of being in awe of the universe was beautiful. Scathing and beautiful

[@stephbaross9020]

It does have an edge, it's a constantly changing edge as it's always expanding like you say, but at any one moment there is an edge to what we can see.

[@rissalynn6239]

This was my first encounter of our boys. I'm crying, and it's wonderful.

[@falloutxgirl23]

Michael, this is just....perfect. The whole Tour de Nerdfighting experience. Thank you.

[@CorvidCastle]

I'll never get tired of watching this.

[@hollytaylor932]

This may be my favourite video on the internet

[@KatherineHSchneider]

Thanks for sharing. I am so sad I missed the tour when it was nearish to me.

[@heidi64freedom]

I am so surprised that it took me this long to stumble upon this and gosh now I just love the song so much more. Thanks, Michael for bringing this here.

[@TheAmberh44]

I just realized, hank and John green are living my dream. When I grow up I wanna be them.

[@MissChaoticKitty]

Hank is a novel written by John Green, involving a road trip, and a teenager by the name of Margo Roth Spiegelman. John Green went on a book tour, doing readings from Hank and also signing copies of Hank.

[@maggiemauldin2196]

Literally, the fave. I say this line more often than I blink.

[@Manibe37]

It's funny how this is such a simple video but it touches me so deeply

[@lordkelvin1]

I like how everyone just starts dancing after Hank gets shocked :)

[@truleighcutshall]

And we will say, "Remember that time when the Vlogbrothers became like rock stars, touring nerdfighteria with a fame akin to that of the Beatles in the 40's? A time when it was great to be a nerd. This will never be forgotten."

[@icantskip]

I saw this before they talked about it on vlogbrothers ...I feel so special

[@airypersiflage]

this was such a treat, especially since the TdN didn't come my way this time- well done Michael.

[@Ayshafr]

This is amazing. You are amazing. They are amazing. I'm not quite sure if I'd rather meet you or be you. TOO MUCH AWESOME.

[@TheFourthChampion99]

I love listening to these two talk to each other. I mean, it's just casual conversation, but they're still so eloquent and their vocabularies are amazing. People like John and Hank keep the English language alive! :D

[@IlnousaimeleMonsieur]

I love the dynamic between John, Hank, and the Katherine. It's just so hilarious.

[@EmyRulz300]

great video. loved how the b&w gave a behind-the-scenes feel.

[@mustanglover12]

Sadly I didn't get to go to any of the tour events, but just watching this video makes me so happy and proud to be part of such an awesome community. DFTBA everyone.

[@NeonVlogFreak]

Returning to this one after John's "Ten Years since TFIOS" video. Thanks for getting footage of this great night! #NoEdge

[@animeguysaremylife]

This was really well put together. Nicely done Michael!

[@dfranctv]

I love this video too much.

[@margaretguillory]

Thanks for the behind the scenes footage! Very cool.

[@a.thiren2459]

This vid always brings me to a better mood

[@glic6616]

@michaelaranda I really like how some of the moments are grainy, and others HD clear, because it's so true to how any real memory is. And I love how some of the more excitable moments are the clear ones, which is how dreams seem, so it blends the lines between dreams and reality, memory and nostalgia.

[@ella.s17]

It feels incredibly awesome watching this and knowing I was in that audience. Really awesome! Nerdfighter audiences are amazing!

[@meeshaylestone]

I can't even tell you the amount of times I have watched this video. So good!

[@misspollylaura]

If i had a time machine i would just to go back to all of these show.

[@XxXLadyDarkXx]

"That's because I was fascinated" so cute!

[@BecauseJustBecause]

This was amazing. Thank you so much, Michael.

[@MJMtalk]

@missoptimus common misconception. the restaurant at the end of the universe is actually located at the time-end of the universe, not the spatial edge.

[@tayzo]

you are so talented. seriously the way you film is fantastic

[@chelseascurrentread]

soooo in love with this!!!

[@TheSpenswar17]

That really does make a big difference!!

[@recklesstenacity]

love this video. so bummed i missed them. oh, those boys.

[@MrMageofHeart]

I said this in the middle of Science class today, three different nerdifghters approached me afterward congratulating me and exchanging DFTBAs... THANK YOU Micheal Aranda