Udacity Talks Episode 9: Jamie Hyneman | Former Mythbuster, M5 Industries

[@winterbalm]

Jamie’s shop is almost a sacred place for me, the temple of Mythbusters, my favorite TV show for years

[@zebunker]

Show was only good the first season before the kids became cast.

[@ElliottVeares]

@@zebunker I love the build team on the show. (Kari, Grant and Tory)

[@janetairlines1351]

jamies probably thinking "stop touching my shit"

[@bajer111]

You might be right, but this isn't some random German dude interviewing Jamie, it's Sebastian Thrun, founder of Google X, former Google VP, Kitty Hawk CEO and tons more. So, he knows this stuff.

[@kingjames4886]

at least it's not norm from tested... lol

[@Wings_of_foam]

@@bajer111 It doesn't matter who it is. You always ask if you can touch/ hold it.

[@susanluce8242]

Jamie is a amazing, just such a wealth of knowledge. Sad M5 is so quite after such a vibrant series of Mythbusters. The interviewer made things awkward tho as he had a random gaze off in distance and fake smile. I only watched this video to listen to Jamie. Plus the interviewer touched so much without asking. If he did his Jamie research he would know he doesn’t like people grabbing his stuff.

[@S....]

Interviewer is very touchy. I'd go crazy if someone pick all my items, open all doors.. Keep touching my shoulder.. and I'm pretty sure Jamie is crazier than me in that regard.

[@irwinisidro]

I love how they talked about the drones Jamie is working on and afterwards they end up showing a fucking tank that he is also working on.

[@deand_walkabout8040]

The interviewer is clearly intelligent, but gets absolutely lost when it comes to creative, flowing, conceptual conversation.

[@johncrook4469]

Very well put his facial experience we’re very strange when Jamie was speaking

[@mdesm2005]

interrupted Jamie too often. Isn't he there to learn from Jamie? Ask Jamie a question, then listen to the answer until Jamie is don't talking.

[@zach3360]

people of different nationalities have different mannerisms

[@chloeanderson7567]

one of the most interesting parts of the interview was jamie explaining his CAD tool he has in his head, that was a great insight into him and how much of a amazing engineer he is.

[@DanielsGameVault]

Wow, touching Jamie's stuff is a bold thing to do there....I wouldn't DARE to mess with any of that stuff :))

[@infinitenoodle8712]

Daniel's Game Vault exactly

[@Horny_Fruit_Flies]

That' okay, Jamie has arranged a drone strike on the man's house shortly after the interview.

[@joshhead9368]

I was just going was anyone else waiting for Jamie to murder that guy haha

[@MrRandomcommentguy]

@@joshhead9368 rule #1 in anyone's workshop - ask if you can touch something first before you do so!

[@guyrhodes]

My thought exactly - it comes across as rude on camera.

[@peterxyz3541]

Love Jamie!!! I can see how his personality counter balance Adam savage! They may not be best buddy; but, they made great work partners! I can see him as a professor!

[@alphaspartan]

He ended up becoming a professor!

[@DeKosta]

Jamie Hyneman is great! Always loved him on the show. He has set up a great and really interesting life for himself!

[@drewx10]

So glad to see him still kicking and making!

[@luisortega7028]

Jamie brings forth some of the challenges of extending ourselves with robotic units presents. Take the example of a knee support, the "intelligence" needed to coordinate the robotic unit with, say, your own knee. Fascinating ML project, I would say.

[@abdulelkhatib2674]

I like how they're casually walking trough the shop then all the sudden they come up to a frickin tank.

[@tjwoodlawn9721]

You are awesome Jamie. We miss you. Hope to see you on KZbin soon.

[@JR-qz3bc]

Truly appreciate the problem solving mindset that Jamie has.

[@014rajat]

This is the best episode of the series for me, utterly agree with this man. Thanks Sebastian and Udacity

[@touching-fish-technologist]

This one is amazing

[@pepe6666]

that is an amazing trick. thinking about many details & even potentially irrelevant details because ya brain sets up the background & basis for connections in ahead of time, which can optimize your later thoughts when figuring stuff out. the man's an genius

[@LifeOfPabs]

i once had a dream that i was able to tour the M5 shop. still very much wish to go inside someday

[@josephgooch1451]

He is building the remote control tank to help fight forest fires

[@daw162]

I like both Jamie and Adam, but I've come to realize that I like to think about things the way that Jamie does. Most people are drawn to the way Adam talks, but I lose focus on what he talks about. When Jamie talks, solving problems is recognizable and his discussion in another video about how you solve a problem that you don't know how you'll solve it yet (with his discussion of pushing) reminds me exactly of myself - he's just smarter than I am. But the ideas work whether you're smart or not.

[@GladiusArgento]

"Specialization Is For Insects", Robert A. Heinlein.... ; -)

[@alainbourgault1937]

Beat me to it :)

[@achong007]

Mythbuster has always been my favorite show since it came out. If they ever get back together again, I would love to watch it. Why you ask because no one knows what is going to happen when you try an experiment and the results are uncertain.

[@loujoszai1219]

It was good to see Jamie on the screen again. I don't hate Adam or anything, I just don't like all that cosplay shite and other crap he's been doing ever since he left Mythbusters. But Jamie... yeah.. It was nice to see the genius again. Thanks for the upload!

[@WatcherMovie008]

Adam has a hyper personality. I think its great that Adam is going to conventions and doing things he loves. Jamie on the other hand, really loves solitude as we see here in the interview and I think its great that Jamie's solitude really has gotten him busy with making robotics and drones for possible humanitarian and military use.

[@DanHarkless_Halloween_YTPs_etc]

Great video. Danke schön for giving us this peek inside the post-MythBusters M5, Herr Thrun! Also, you did a good job letting Jamie communicate in his half-duplex way, not stepping on his words, while also trying to not dwell too long on each topic so you got to as many student questions in as you could.

[@TheMechanologist]

I think I have just reached peak youtube.

[@MyUnquenchableThirst]

what are those socks in your avatar?? lol

[@andreipendle1778]

His brain automatically interpolates missing pieces from the CAD simulator he wired into his brain... while running. Respect.

[@revy_moto]

That was a great interview, its important that someone can have an educated conversation with Jamie. I would love to hear more from Jamie, im studying science but I am also a maker. I think all good sciencest are makers no difference. Its all about what if? Jamie also has a fantastic demeanor about him. Just a fantastic guy, I would love to learn more from him. He has me thinking of so many ideas after this, I've realised many things that I could learn and apply to my studies. Great video, subscribed 👍

[@MultiMonitorComputer]

23:40 dont put him or anyone on a pedestal "you're a true genius" for many reasons: 1- is it tells them you're "lower status", which makes them want to talk less to you. 2- it annoys them: they're surrounded by ppl that talk to them like they're gods and get weird interactions and they hate it. They just want interactions with smart ppl that also have stories, tricks, etc they want to learn. They are tired to be around ppl that WANT something for them instead of just a dialogue. Just dont do that. That being said, i love that question where jamie explains how he solves a problem, he never get asked questions like that

[@unclequack5445]

Jaime Hyneman is one of the baddest Muh Fuh's you will ever see in this life, a true genius.

[@JoelBondurant]

Epic interview. The erroneous idea that data isn't physical makes it hard to do large scale corporate data processing. The common expectation that 100TB of data can be handled on a $200 laptop is painful to deal with.

[@mikaelrabb1876]

Joel

[@cyndyteves7453]

Gosh I missed mythbusters I cried when its over

[@1pcfred]

Jamie is an interesting character to say the least.

[@GamingAmbienceLive]

*Poor Jamie, his cave is all dusty now... beard is now lighter, adam on the other hand looks older and bolder too, will forever love these guys and the trio thats gone off the face of the earth...*

[@mangop9294]

Great job Jamie am from Belize we need more videos from m5 industries we missed you come and visit Belize!

[@DJahop]

The most bizarre interviewer ever. Forced smile was uncomfortable and ... stop touching everything!!!

[@murdy1975]

I GET what Jamie is saying.. He is in touch with the universe! not JOKING!

[@unclequack5445]

I really miss Mythbusters i got a sense of well being watching the show....

[@Kristiqnsan]

"I try to bend them or hit them or cut them" - Jamie Hyneman 2017

[@cypresscustoms]

Man I miss the Mythbusters.

[@torontokid97]

Very interesting the comments on the unconscious completing a design or solving a problem for you. I myself have woken up in the middle of the night with a solution to something I was working on days earlier and had shelved.

[@garethbaus5471]

@@frazuppi4897 it isn't always a conscious process.

[@slomnim]

Tesla himself used the phenomenon quite intentionally

[@accordingtohonda4308]

Why is Jamie still associated with Tested? He's never on it anymore... :( If Jamie started a daily stream on RED following him and his shop projects I would be all over that.

[@JasonZakrajsek]

According To Honda He’s not really associated with Tested anymore.

[@accordingtohonda4308]

He's still on the intro logo, I wonder if he's financially attached with it

[@JIMMYJREVIEWS_thaiM-A-F-I-A]

I would love 2 see addom vs Jamie! 2 way dissimilar shows and audience 👍 points of view ext.. clashes of the titans!

[@darylmortlock1986]

This german guy touching everything. Imagine him walking in your house and doing the same.

[@susanluce8242]

I was thinking the same thing, the least he could do is ask if he can touch.

[@SuperGamli]

This host is the worst, he asks a question, but then looks like he´s not really interested in the answer.

[@daw162]

speaking as someone who gives answers the way jamie does, most people think everything in the world is answered in a sentence and that someone who answers longer is just in the weeds. Speaking also as someone who is flat faced when listening, maybe the interviewer really finds the answers interesting.

[@slomnim]

well, he does appear german

[@zorkvanork]

how awesomely revealing!

[@JR-qz3bc]

One of the best resumes I've seen.

[@iggysixx]

I agree with Jamie's vision for robotics; it should be more like a very specific tool that allows you to do work in a more precise or more efficient way than was possible before. Much like a microscope, to view things that are not viewable to the naked eye, or a pair of pliers that allows you to grip what wasn't possible to grip before. Not the autonomous, full AI driven things that developments seem to be aiming at. As evidenced by search algorithms and advertising/categorization algorithms on social media - having a human aspect involved in the process seems like quite a critical aspect of the whole 'robot' thing

[@markadams4423]

Mr. Hyneman did you look at the variable pitch props that were used on the P51 during world war two. Because your spring twist idea has a few short comings caused by kinetic energy adversely effecting the springs twist to angular disposition.

[@Yora21]

Leonardo da San Francisco.

[@0xbenedikt]

The sound is really quiet, compared to other webshows. You should check your level.

[@goody0857]

this interviewer seems uncomfortable or uninterested lol

[@tonycarpaccio9550]

You can tell he is not really paying attention by his poor follow up.

[@scarney29]

He's actually doing a good job. He has to work within a timeframe and cues from a producer while trying to listen to Jamie. He's not fully comprehending what Jaime is saying but he's doing a good job overall. I mean he is the founder of Udacity after all

[@SuperGamli]

@@scarney29 No, he´s doing a bad job. If there is short time, then there is magical thing called editing.

[@scarney29]

@@SuperGamli He's doing just fine.

[@darylmortlock1986]

He's german. They are awkward people

[@quoththeraven3985]

Pepsi or Coke, Chevy or Ford, Crips and Bloods.... you can't love both you must pick one, but call me crazy I love both mythmasters Jamie and that other guy

[@garethbaus5471]

I am a bit pissed with Chevy right now so I guess that example is definitely true.

[@robbokeys]

Jamie is awesome, the interviewer is bad and does not seem interested (maybe not a natural interviewer) I would enjoy a day with Jamie and listening to his experience

[@anthonymarino4260]

GREAT ADVICE

[@MrRandomcommentguy]

rule #1 in anyone's workshop - ask if you can touch something first before you do so!

[@gregortidholm]

Amazing man!

[@srujan00]

Wasn't this guy in Diamonds Are Forever?

[@suicidalbanananana]

Seriously what a rude interviewer, not looking at Jamie and zoning out at least half of the time that he's talkin, touching all his stuff without asking, starting it with a interview about Mythbusters while its pretty clear to everybody that Jamie didnt really enjoy that, hes interrupting Jamie's explanations by talking trough it or walking away / pulling him along, talking about having his 5 year old son play with Jamies projects, not even knowing what to ask Jamie (constantly reading his notes like he doesnt really care) etc etc. I wouldve punched the interviewer in the face and out the door at least 5 times during the interview. Not to even mention the emotionless smile. Finally im surprised the interviewer doesn't even know what hes talking about regarding robots...

[@markadams4423]

I always loved the sunglasses you used to wear outdoors with the bellows type sides. I can not find anyone I can get them through to make up for my prescription glasses I have to wear. Thanks for your years of work.

[@mariobranco123]

I'm a simple man. I see Mythbuster on the title. I click.

[@mazdarx7887]

Would like to know what ever happened to the electric jet drive outboard Jamie was building.

[@lvparm]

Such a bummer that the interviewer kept interrupting Jamie. Try listening maybe ? Sigh

[@rimooreg]

Tell Jamie linear pots last about a week. Use Hall effect sensors instead.

[@dukenukem8381]

First rule while interviewing somebody. Never have a list a questions in front of you. If you want it prepared send questions in advance. If you want it natural flowing and casual memorise them .

[@Gauseltown]

Second rule especially when visiting makers....DON'T touch anything !

[@GetGoodorDieTrying]

Damnit Jamie, 2 days before me, and yet... 25 years my senior. Still, Even as a Libra you're nothing like me. Far more like my brother, who is incredibly analytical. Whereas I'm very intuitive. Though, the whole "Treadmill" thing surprised me.

[@michaelkallekarlsson5777]

fantastic

[@brentbeacham9691]

A look into the Hyneman mind. As for the interviewer. If I wanted to write fiction about a German gay male then...

[@baeddy1422]

Talking to a genis. 🧬🔬🥰❤️😃

[@jennifersun2638]

Jaime is a genius

[@haraldlorentzen40]

A tour of the shop, and rounding a corner, oh is that an M113?? Yeah, not every day you see that in a workshop...

[@iantaylor5579]

Such an interesting interview with a excellent engineer spoiled by an interviewer who appears to be disinterested in the actual answers Jamie is giving, such a shame.

[@trickydicky2594]

18 people don't ppreciate true genious.

[@pocket83squared]

4:35 Don't touch things in somebody else's shop- *ever!* What's wrong with you?

[@Joemondaking]

If you want a exoskeleton like what we typically see or think of, it must be integrated with the mind, something like Elon’s neuralink

[@RyuAzuku]

why is it so quiet?

[@RyeinGoddard]

wow cool

[@troym856]

Did Jamie study mechatronics?

[@Corndog4382]

Augustine Troy No he studied special effects for the most part.

[@connork322]

I believe he got a degree to be a Librarian at one point

[@TimPorterIstanbul]

Jamie's degree was in Russian Literature.

[@1stMjolnirMarkV]

I feel sad watching this. M5 was so alive during Mythbusters and now it's just Jamie...

[@rutabagasteu]

MjolnirMarkV I watch the first episode of the new Mythbusters. No Jamie. Not even in the credits.

[@kingjames4886]

well... it's his shop.

[@jkadoodle]

I think he’s really happy now that it’s just him

[@timothycormier3494]

Medium density fiberboard (MDF)

[@zebunker]

Next time on mythbusters... white text on super bright turquoise background, is it the most unreadable thing in video production?

[@Mrpepito1989]

nice to see inside M5 industries.. but never seen a less interested interviewer then this dude...

[@guyrhodes]

Gosh, I feel really bad for the Steadicam operator - over a 30 minute non-stop shot and he's essentially being used as tripod. Tough to do.

[@ShaunPuzon]

Who is this guy interviewing Jamie? He seems completely uninterested in what Jamie is actually saying when he responds to questions. He even interrupts Jamie mid sentence a few times through the video. I find him to be very disrespectful and aggravating to watch. The only reason I'm still here watching is because I want to see M5 and Jamie. Udacity, you picked the wrong person to interview Jamie!

[@francis_Teo_KY]

they disband?

[@aww641]

Jamie is so fascinating but this interviewer is not good at all, communication skills need some work. Also STOP TOUCHING HIS STUFF

[@johnnybikesalot]

Imagine Mythbusters without Adam Savage. It would have been a much more painful show.

[@Volte6]

So true. Bu timagine it without Jaime.. hell, watch Tested to see... basically a never ending stream of product placement, sous vide, self driving cars, etc. etc. with the occasional sculpting of something visual interesting but otherwise vapid. Left to his own devices unfortunately Adam's unfocused interests have manifested as making copies of movie costumes and sneaking around at comic con in them. Moderately interesting for sure, but not a lot of meat there. I will say Adam does have a passion for the public/community component of problem solving and learning and seems to contribute a lot more in that regard. Jaime is very self centered in his pursuits, which I suppose can be expected by his social awkwardness and inward focused musings.

[@Dai313031]

Indeed, both of them complemented each other and filled their shortfalls.

[@Witnaaay]

Adam is probably the only worthwhile thing on tested to watch - the reviews and the other hosts I find irritating. Comicon and one-day builds are part of it, but look at some of the videos where he visits Peter Jacksons prop collection or goes to visit Movie/TV Sets. Having a skilled and knowledgeable interviewer (Adam) interview someone about cool stuff they made is really entertaining. He can ask follow up details and genuinely appreciate and grasp what someone has made. Most interviewers, like the one in this video, just don't have the technical skills and knowledge to keep up. Some of the points Jaime made in this video (Im thinking about the self-building robot part) seemed to fly over the interviewers head. Not in the same way as the Jaime stream of consciousness, but worthwhile on its own I think.

[@TheRealJaded]

I like Jamie not Adam

[@Games_and_Music]

I'd like to see a show with just Jamie. Adam is a sculptor and basically a replicator, but Jamie is more of an inventor. Failure is always an option, but the journey can be a lot of fun.

[@nivlacdrawoh312]

This makes me sad for some reason...

[@evileyemcgaming]

jamie wont big boom lol

[@optimistanoop]

try and fail fast :)

[@SergeStrokov4free]

The host looks so fake, just can't believe he's interested in this interview.

[@renzesparza6281]

Its sad to see M5 so quiet and empty

[@thombaz]

I can't understand what the bald guy is sayin'.

[@thombaz]

I mean, Is he even talking english? WTH?

[@Horny_Fruit_Flies]

I dunno. I though Jamie was very clear in the way he spoke.

[@clonaztevedreamkiller5277]

Dude, stop touching Jamie's stuff.

[@zebunker]

Shame that jamie was tricked to be on a feminist woke channel.

[@corncobjohnsonreal]

I don't like the foreign man. he's not funny and looks lost

[@zenny3859]

Corncob Johnson real no one's foreign on the Internet

[@deand_walkabout8040]

I love that Jamie builds useful tools or product as compared to Adam who wastes his talent on kids cartoon garbage.

[@johnbravo7542]

Jamie is real world product modifier/inventor Adam is fantasy movie props,but I love them both,as you can learn so much from both.

[@Mihalyofficial]

The interviewer looks clueless af and jamie reacts by stuttering while talking with the presenter touching stuff haha.

[@glennfeldt_74]

Stop touching things!!

[@otofoto]

Relax. They are put there for display.

[@Achilles_696]

Jamie is one strange dude.

[@McRambro]

You would be too being filmed non stop for 14 years, I think the guy just wants a break off tv and has been for over a year.

[@TimC_1964]

Udacity doesn't so much as talk as it mumbles.