What I learned from going blind in space | Chris Hadfield | TED

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There's an astronaut saying: In space, "there is no problem so bad that you can't make it worse." So how do you deal with the complexity, the sheer pressure, of dealing with dangerous and scary situations? Retired colonel Chris Hadfield paints a vivid portrait of how to be prepared for the worst in space (and life) -- and it starts with walking into a spider's web. Watch for a special space-y performance.
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[@ShrubRustle]

"What was the most dangerous thing you've ever done? Because I went to fucking space."

[@somika198]

I once kicked into a table and I shouted in pain :(

[@MajorplayLP]

+Solymosi Soma That's pretty dangerous too dude.

[@angrymarine7974]

+SomeGamerKid Most dangerous thing I ever done? Walked barefoot in a lego factory.

[@TheMinecraftSause]

I lived in a house with toddlers

[@jafrog02]

+I'm So Random :p i asked a girl how old she was........i..i think we know what happened next..

[@pixlekingproductions]

WALK INTO SPIDER WEBS!?!? Here in Australia that's called assisted suicide.

[@kylejackson1158]

squatting_slav do you guys have scary spiders?

[@blueorange5935]

Kyle Jackson that's an understatement

[@sidayu785]

second that！

[@calebbonsall-pearson3218]

Most of our big gross spiders don't make webs

[@unsubme2157]

Even worse you wont even know if theyre around you

[@jessemihindukulasuriya3817]

"The danger is entirely different to the fear."- chris hadfield One of his greatest quotes

[@gauravkakkar8228]

it struck me too.

[@duncanvantongeren4646]

Said the _actor_ Chris Hadfield. The only fear he ever encountered is stage fright... Masonic _deceiver_ he is.

[@shr1mpleTV]

Chris Chadfield

[@iGaveLiaHIV]

yeah but his point falls apart when the fear of spiders has nothing to do with their venom lmao. i’d be terrified if a garden spider was on me

[@bigdaddy4240]

I like how he just goes, "So I was completely blind outside of the spaceship..." "So what's the scariest thing you've ever done? A lot of people are scared of spiders..." Like this guy is incredible.

[@joheewrx5278]

Well being blind isnt as bad, cuz at least then you won't see the spiders

[@enderman5423]

D A D ?

[@mith2946]

You mean like spidas coach

[@AR-wm9lv]

​@@joheewrx5278 but then you'll also never know whether you're surrounded by spiders

[@kelvinxg6754]

he is not just a good astronaut he's a very well storyteller and a very good educator.

[@adbasketball23]

“The danger is entirely different than the fear.” Coolest quote ever.

[@jargero8203]

Someone please like this and be the 100th!

[@manuell3505]

I think imagining "kaboom" and being vaporized had quite a chance to become reality if it goes wrong. Currently they maintain and train a post-lift-off emergency abort procedure to increase the chance of saving lives. It's getting better for sure...

[@haroldhi3389]

I was like: I gotta remember that quote to myself and become more brave and likw him.

[@AnonYmous-mc5zx]

This comment is only a month old and still somehow managed to age into a fine wine...

[@sarahkinsey5434]

I'm still too scared to learn how to drive

[@linea53E]

So, let me get this straight...This guy is an astronaut, a great public speaker and he can also play guitar and sing... How many lifetimes does a normal person need to accomplish all of that?

[@connorfreeman9845]

Francesco Pavan just one, all you gotta do is listen to him, get rid of that fear, accept the danger of failure, and try.

[@rachaelwalters1169]

highwayvagrant1 how? What he do to be a fraud

[@Satan-lb8pu]

Are you one of those people that believe everything that has to do with space, NASA, ISS is a lie?

[@katejovanova8077]

You can do it too. Regardless of what your dreams are. Get rid of your shyness, fear and go out there and prove yourself.

[@janis7077]

Francesco Pavan He has also been on the ocean floor.

[@nobivalorant]

*Gets Blinded in one eye* "Ok im blinded" *Continues to Work in space like a boss*

[@willdeeny5509]

“Walk through every spiderweb you see” Spider cries in hours of hard work

[@ddawg3230]

Exactly, that was kinda rude 😛

[@DizooKa]

What a guy.

[@mattmakescovers]

+Zandtak Trump 2016 Just look at his youtube, ya dunce.

[@NarratingFox]

+DizooKa Love that Red Dwarf reference.

[@Mineav]

+DizooKa Canadian. That's why.

[@2shae475]

+Mineav I'd say that's his worst quality.

[@Mineav]

2Shae Explain.

[@zach9937]

Man this guy really knows how to paint a picture with his words

[@thecaptainnoodles]

Zach Dunavant Ok senpai No kidding, my phone case and every background is deku

[@sleepybraincells]

Noah Ali uhhhhhh ok

[@mozartmozi7776]

Sorry I don’t speak weeb here noah

[@an_f-14_tomcat]

I got chills from his description

[@aivarioha]

And how to fool uneducated people. ^^

[@johnmcgraw1475]

Is nobody gonna talk about this mans musical abilities? Astronaut and capable singer / guitar player. I love this man

[@kenbrunet6120]

Lots of people talk about it though

[@masteroogvvay]

Capable is a bit of a stretch but still, not bad.

[@JaeSlym187]

He is extremely capable of overcoming his fear of performing, this man has nerves of steel

[@inpoppunkwetrust]

he went incredibly viral to the point of getting david bowie's attention for his cover. he is well talked about for his music lol

[@TheRealTricky]

Really when he told about the launch... "In a few hours you will be glorious in space or you will be dead" still in mind, and I really felt like I was in that shuttle myself about to be shot into space. He really knows how to tell a story.

[@rancidmarshmallow4468]

as a kerbal space program player, I can confirm that approx. 1 in 9 launches end in fiery death.

[@rancidmarshmallow4468]

if not higher.

[@MrKutchie]

I thought the proper term for fiery death was Rapid Unplanned Disassembly or RUD. ;)

[@Gladiatorgames987]

That's what is used for WWI Planes that fell out of the sky.

[@hannah-xn1uu]

the other 8 end in rapid unplanned disassembly

[@davidpham4709]

13/14 of my Mun landings ended in fiery death The other one? It got stranded in Kerbin orbit

[@KesslerWB]

Isn't he the guy who kept filming himself eating stuff in space? Cool guy.

[@musingsofajay387]

+The Reaper I just caem from that video lol

[@Bent773]

+The Reaper he also covered "a space oddity" by david bowie.

[@KesslerWB]

Ben Thomas LOL

[@nankervisj]

yep. he's also the guy who sat next to me at one of our school bookweek presentations last year :D

[@goldeneagle6194]

nankervisj really

[@stanlyong]

Chris is definitely a workaholic person he knows science physics chemistry mechanics piloting psychology philosophy music instrument multi-linguist and physically strong. what a charm.

[@kenbrunet6120]

Yeah. We're all created equal eh? lol

[@ollikoskiniemi6221]

Don't forget the glorious stache. The guy is a legend.

[@jasonu3741]

you know many people have made similar comments about Chris Hadfield exalting his demeanor and ability to explain and connect with other's as well as his intellect, what really floored me once was in a interview where basically this same commentary was being made about him by the interviewer and he essentially said very humbly "you have to understand that as a Captain on the International Space Station they select for this". Which as a concept is obvious of course, but then you really have to understand there not just looking for Intelligence and fitness, they filter for a whole host of characteristics that would best help someone lead others in extremely stressful and dangerous situations while still having excelled at the educational background all Astronauts are required to have.

[@Ocer.]

@@kenbrunet6120 I mean determination is a choice

[@kenbrunet6120]

@@Ocer. Right. So determination will allow me to eventually run faster then Usain Bolt. There are limits to ambition.

[@Edie45]

This man did more for the space programme than anyone before him. His philosophy and his practicality help him relate to every single member of his audiences. For many years I have admired him and I think that admiration arose particularly when he spoke directly to the school children who were mesmerized by him. He deserves all the accolades and recognition mankind can give him.

[@user-qz8tk1yp1d]

Lol! You are funny!

[@brianjacobe4067]

The cool substitute teacher who we only meet once a decade

[@BlakeAlexander12]

Yeah Free Mason who subs in to teach pure lies

[@rlg_1230]

@@BlakeAlexander12 or teaches u things that u never knew were possible, yet are. its just that your mind is too slow to comprehend it.

[@seanfrosty7255]

@@BlakeAlexander12 Your name is Blake... I think that's enough said

[@BlakeAlexander12]

@@rlg_1230 LOL you spoke to the wrong person trying to say their mind is slow. How ironic since it’s obviously you with your deceived self lol

[@BlakeAlexander12]

@@seanfrosty7255 your game is Sean Frosty. Foh w/ that self unawareness, troll lol

[@ThePhilNews]

"The same room that our childhood heroes got dressed in." The only childhood hero I see is Chris Hadfield.

[@negativespace8358]

@Zero Cool damn bro thats crazy, we didnt ask tho

[@Gravvvyyy]

I thought the exact same thing. Haha.

[@bronwindraney5111]

He's the guy who can't make up his mind if you can see stars in space. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5mkpYJ3bMSBpLs

[@klaxoncow]

Well, to be fair, Chris Hadfield also got dressed in that same room too. So maybe one day you could pass on that torch...

[@jasonboyd2479]

True that!

[@bobbimorse8460]

I don’t think i took a single breath throughout. He’s so damn captivating.

[@Aceinine]

Damn, that 'fear not' at the end.. it's the kind of thing that sends chills of pure inspiration throughout your being. And who better to say it than a man who has walked BLIND IN SPACE and overcome everything needed, to be a truly awesome human being. Chris, you are a living legend!

[@mattyice2099]

This guy ended one of the coolest TED talks I've ever watched with a mini david bowie concert...

[@jimmyh.596]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5CmfHl6YpZ_oMk watch this tell me what you think

[@mhand00]

The real deal in space: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZKydGyaltOrhNE

[@RapKrider]

He also played with the Houston Symphony while he was on the ISS, joined by other NASA musicians, on stage in Houston. www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/multimedia/gallery/jsc2013e011415.html

[@Zaz5y]

@@jimmyh.596 That video is obvious satire so I hope you're joking.

[@alexyulchiev2887]

He's probably the most interesting man in the world

[@elchucofried5683]

he really is tho lmao

[@Skd92g]

Nodirbek Yulchiev Not even close

[@snowtime5500]

Elon Musk

[@Lovely-44]

Nodirbek Yulchiev you mean the most interesting man off world

[@MrsBeautyIsPain17]

any body can be interesting

[@puneconsultancy1447]

The child that imagined space shuttle in scrap packaging box, made space travel in reality !! Inspiring speech!!!

[@brianfreeman8290]

Occasionally, in life, you come across people who are just so awesome.

[@doomerconsumer]

He radiates steady coolness, he's like a space exploring James Bond. Could listen to him talk for hours.

[@PhoenixPLPhoenix]

Same here... Thanks KZbin algorytm. I think I gonna suck up all his clips here like a huge sponge....

[@ramandeepnijjar8281]

Thought I was the only one.

[@TerminalConstipation]

steady coolness is probably the top requirement for astronaut

[@Drunkledore]

See ya... Space Cowboy.

[@joshbrajevich7699]

Its cause hes an actor just like james bond

[@HindEnLigne]

I have suffered from a phobic disorder since I was 8, I have had anxiety levels that have paralyzed me with fear for years in a row, so I know quite a lot about experiencing fear and danger. I, who usually hate generalizations that diminish the reality of what a fear is, found this perspective really helped. thank you ♥️

[@juice4826]

nobody cares 😂

[@stonedcoldstunna]

you have no idea of what fear is lmao “anxiety”

[@GaySatanicClowns]

Anxiety is real. Anyone who denies that is an idiot, and I'm glad that you were inspired by this.

[@inspieredanimal3809]

​@juice4826 If you don't care, don't read it, don't comment, just ignore it. Don't care. Why comment and degrade someone's experience just because you aren't interested?

[@meeshermans297]

I know this comment is two years old, but looking at the top two replies I feel obliged to make up for their general assholery regardless. I am very happy to hear Chris' perspective could help you, and I hope you continue to find tools to improve your situation and help achieve your goals.

[@jacdragan8918]

Brought tears to my eyes. I was that 9 year old boy and my Father talked me out of it. Sad. Great job Chris!

[@StarwayBunny]

It's not too late.

[@jacdragan8918]

I'm 67 last month. Appreciate the push. Had a he'll of a ride. Worked with US and foreign military/aerospace, Area - 51, DARPA, NRL, STAR WARS, MOD's, Global Embassies etc. Merry Chrisrmas to you and your Loved Ones!

[@StarwayBunny]

@@jacdragan8918 Thank you!

[@mrnharry2958]

♡

[@aakankshajha2080]

I hope you are doing well 💖 Lots of love 💖

[@Giraffe143]

My school got to skype call him, he told us his story. And we got to ask him questions about what his experience was like. The best day of my life!

[@emil7164]

warfstache bunny which school ?

[@Giraffe143]

Erin public school. Erin Ontario

[@canadianthanos]

My elementary school did something similar a long time ago. Stittsville GUA, Ontario

[@Giraffe143]

ryz that’s cool! He is such a sweet guy, talking to 500 kids that don’t know who he is. Do you know Eric Walters?

[@tahahadada1936]

nice

[@MyoticTesseract]

*gets a standing ovation* "That's very nice of you." This man is leaving behind a fantastic legacy and paving the way for a bright future.

[@zevbronshteyn6815]

its how i would describe humility

[@Bubbly_Dragon]

He's like, peak Canadian. Love the dude, he's honestly really cool

[@chelsea-rosewilliams9762]

Yeah I love Chris he is such an incredible man he is indeed leaving an incredible legacy and what an inspiration

[@smallandstressed2364]

Keanu Reeves but after space

[@anikanawar8609]

He is so grounded

[@tomgates316]

There's an astronaut saying: In space, "there is no problem so bad that you can't make it worse." Love it! Incredible speaker that conveys the large pictures for us to grasp. Also a great writer. Look for his books to. At least one is read by Chris himself.

[@cade4614]

I met him when I was about 8, I have a picture signed by him with my name and telling me to reach for the stars, it's in my closet somewhere because it's in such a strange frame and such a strange size I don't hang it but I do have it. Sadly like 99.99% of the human race my aspersions to become an astronaut didn't work out but it's still such a motivational peice none the less

[@kathywolstenholme1504]

Chris Hadfield has successfully navigated the fine line of humility - writing and talking about yourself and your experiences so that they sound like a privilege rather than a peacock-type boast.

[@emelial.6251]

Kathy Wolstenholme well said!

[@sciencoking]

He is flexing a tiny little bit. But he's earned it

[@jgrj52]

@@sciencoking if anyone deserves to do it its him lol

[@cleverfoxface6512]

@@KnightandDay33 uh...

[@Baukevandijk]

Singing too

[@DeeckyRizzo]

"The danger is entirely different than the fear". I will use that quote forever!

[@SheepdogSmokey]

F.E.A.R. - False Evidence Appearing Real

[@boozymango6522]

Abhi Pabla in the very beginning

[@Dweebix]

10:13

[@domib2896]

F.E.A.R: F**k everything and run OR Face everything and rise.

[@OkyDooky]

F.E.A.R. obviously stands for First Encounter Assault Recon. Duh.

[@KosmicKoheiAspiringAstronaut]

As an aspiring astronaut, I love seeing all the space content and the excitement that there is around space travel! Thanks for the insightful talk.

[@fieaux156]

i wish you luck in becoming an astronaut!!! never give up!!!

[@zahn_1244]

It’ll be awesome to see you as an astronaut, keep going mate, you really can achieve it

[@binkytheeimperfectunprofes6770]

Oh man, I needed to hear this a very, very, very, long time ago!!! As I've grown older I've found I've become afraid to just venture out into different states or travel abroad because I'm afraid of the world now- it's ridiculous, BUT after hearing this I'm going to toss it all into the wind, "WORLD, here I come!!!" Thanks for opening my eyes once again!!!

[@LethalShadow]

Mind you his message was not necessarily to throw all fears to the wind, but rather to understand where the fear comes from, inform yourself on the actual danger relative to that fear, prepare yourself for said danger, and then with all of that knowledge and understanding, move forward towards your goals. At least that was my understanding of it. Good luck to you. Fear not.

[@binkytheeimperfectunprofes6770]

@@LethalShadow thank you for the solid advice, I agree!!!

[@kevinmeeks9049]

Is this the same astronaut who taught me how to make space burritos??

[@alenjoju2661]

yep

[@didinedi8473]

Yep

[@mikagrof9243]

@Chad Mower well seeing that it was basicly the last word :P

[@gwet7849]

YES

[@sicknickeroni]

Can confirm.

[@mubtasik]

He should really start a podcast. I can listen to him for hours.

[@zevbronshteyn6815]

not his own but he was featured kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYSTnZSAq8yJrtE

[@fuehnix]

he has better things to do with his time

[@nicktv8370]

He has masterclass

[@chewinggum5550]

I was here on the same video months back in 2020 and also on ur comment !

[@kitcutting]

He also has a son, Evan Hadfield, who hosts the Rare Earth channel here on KZbin. Both father and son are similar and informative.

[@Molly-dc9sv]

I met him 3 years ago and he’s just as interesting to talk to!

[@motivation..-_-..]

What a storytelling skill...i actually felt all the things he told...He a full package of adventurous, enthusiastic and narrative talent... Hats off to you sir!!

[@karthickshankar1527]

Dear KZbin, Recommend this video to everyone, especially now.

[@nahu4870]

Exactly

[@hollw9474]

It worked 😉

[@deadchris1716]

Karthick Shankar they listened

[@swaggy2268]

😯

[@dominikmilien]

Worked

[@bhaumikmhatre3550]

Just a heads up, if you live in Australia, I would suggest you discard his advice about walking into random spider webs.

[@irchonite1953]

Or from what I've heard, walking into anything that isn't the ground.. and you can't even trust the ground

[@ryanoceros9382]

TurtleTurd just avoid earth entirely

[@waddyhirshy2989]

No spiders in space

[@johnwhalley8270]

Except for the gigantic robotic ones.

[@jwinter7480]

@Bhaumik Mhatre Hahahaha so true

[@devikamishra8881]

Chris Hadfield is the epitome of an absolutely amazing human being.

[@gentlestickman3680]

Imagine having this guy a grandpa. Coolest grandpa ever who tells you stories about his time in space.

[@myselfme767]

"There is no problem so bad, that you can't make it worse."

[@Lonystal]

2020's Motto

[@CrystalAshcraft]

Lonystal 100%

[@natemiller448]

A very special man told me that in 1999.....that man and that phrase shaped me as an adult.

[@haroerhaktak2613]

Yes there is.

[@victoriaflanders8739]

When you hit rock bottom, grab a drill and keep digging

[@8-bitent.92]

what I took away from this is... even spiders are ridiculously polite in Canada

[@gone8792]

YOOOOOOOOOOOO 😂😂😂😂😂

[@josephhuston4186]

Yeet

[@deshantdevkota2563]

Ya0

[@tygonmaster]

It is all the Tim Horton's timbits and that the spiders get all their aggression out in the hockey ring.

[@thebendu33]

What's bad about that?

[@fozza3232]

I love how animated and descriptive he is when articulating his experience, specifically the part about the liftoff. It almost doesn't need pictures he paints with his words.

[@JasonTheOneAndOnly]

Insane, what a life this dude has lived.

[@saizen4209]

I got chills, this guy is just a model; a model that we should follow. I'm not saying that you gotta do all he ever did but, trying to think the way he does.

[@saizen4209]

+Simon Duquette He is an inspiration for every human here. He inspired me, I always wanted to become an astronaut, and I'm working hard for it; I'm a 16 years old autistic boy, I'm from Canada, and I'm gonna fight for my dreams and my ambitions, I'm not gonna give up untill my dreams come true. And I really feel like I'm here on earth, to accomplish something great.

[@saizen4209]

CAPT. PHAMSA I'm slightly autisic tho, I'm in a specialized class. And I don't think that my autism is an handicap physicaly and socialy, I feel like it's a gift.

[@idevoru]

Simon Duquette Care to explain how that has made a difference in you?

[@saizen4209]

I can learn languages really easily, I have an almost perfect pitch at piano which I learnt myself, and socially, I can make friends as If I was like the others. But I am so much empathic. Example: If someone I don't even know is being intimidated, I will try to help that person. And when one of my friend's sad, I am also sad. That have it's good sides, and it's bad side: I suffer from depression very often; well I suffered, I think I overcame that. With that said, I hope it answered your question.

[@idevoru]

Simon Duquette wow, I guess the benefits out weighed the negatives

[@BrayGod05]

Chris: “Next time you walk into a spider web... don’t go crazy and go with your caveman instinct” Me: well here in Australia

[@Lanxe]

hahah my thought exactly....

[@Jasonzw952]

Get bit by a redback? You’ll be fine

[@niclikescakes]

well here in florida, going outside on its own requires me to suppress my screaming caveman reaction

[@vivecald-vehk6978]

... you guys think a redback is the worst it gets? its like having a daddy long legs in your bathroom for us aus. how about a perfectly formed web that spans a 20 foot gap between 2 trees and is about 10 feet tall, and on it is a spider as hairy as a brush and as large as your palm, waiting for you to walk into it. lets not forget... they only make these webs in the night to get ALL the bugs haha

[@Joe-xo4yg]

😂👊🏾

[@darby4798]

Chris Hadfield was the celebrity Chairman for the United Way one year and went around to different communities for fundraising purposes. Some people I know heard he was coming to our area, and after talking to the organizers they were able squeeze in a drive-by for the group in an already busy schedule. But it turned into so much more when he got out of the car shook hands with everyone, posed for a few pictures and chatted with them for over 1/2 an hour. A memory that those people still treasure to this day.

[@pa-r6169]

Probably my favorite living person on Earth. His speaking is so fluent, so understandable (even when beyond comprehension), and so easy to listen to...I'd pay copious amounts of money to see him speak like this in person or have a conversation with Colonel Hadfield. Loved this so much.

[@derpy_jellyfish7456]

I live in Australia so I'm just gonna forget what you were saying about spiders so I dont die

[@leandroisaac2000]

DERPY_Jellyfish7 Lol hahaha.

[@courtney1612]

Messing with spiders here will get you killed

[@umm_rit_]

LeandroBRC47 w

[@matthewnewell2392]

Yeah that pie graph isn't quite the same here 😂

[@davidschoen641]

I don't think it's _that_ much worse: australianmuseum.net.au/spider-facts The Redback seems closely related to the Black Widow spider (what Chris was talking about). We have the Funnel Web spider which actually can cause you serious problems, but are rare and the last death was in 1981 after antivenoms were made available. The majority of spider webs I see are from completely harmless spiders. Going for a mountain bike ride around here involves going through at least a few Jewel Spider (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austracantha) webs, and often not finding the spider in your hair until you stop or it crawls over your sunnies :)

[@Crlarl]

Astronauts are the best people. They're fearless, smart, cooperative and humble. It baffles me how they get all these things into one person.

[@danrbarlow]

Carl Siemens They are picking the best out of 7 billion.

[@Dtt4]

You bet your Asteroid.

[@mayasandioriva]

They are.. until you meet Asari

[@brianlane9534]

"The danger is entirely different than the fear." This applies to life in general.

[@simply_based]

AND hes got a great voice... this man is amazing

[@alexbeck9405]

Who else thought the title meant he went physically blind, whilst in space.

[@chrism7275]

I thought exactly that

[@adityabairathi]

Yeah! Kinda felt baited... But technically, he couldn't really see, so

[@maxsage3362]

I thought it was from Playing with himself

[@chino1127]

Yep. You just saved me from watching the rest of the video, however enjoyable the first half was.

[@itsuki2942]

Dr Blew no

[@nahx6205]

I can imagine Chris going blind in space and stopping everything he was doing and saying "Wait.... I could make a TED talk out of this".

[@Drammoth]

I was thinking the EXACT same thing

[@djazheel94]

I cried twice while watching this video, It really touched my soul. Watching earth from outside and we are people not machines.

[@purplegg9185]

Man Chris Hadfield has such a nice and soothing voice Both when he sings and speaks generally

[@Aleph_Nul]

Well I live in Australia so I'm not gonna walk through spiderwebs because ya know

[@almostfm]

+Will Simmons Because pretty much everything in Australia will try to kill you?

[@Astrostevo]

+almostfm Two words Drop & Bear! ;-)

[@It9LpBFS37]

i laughed so hard! Genious! :D

[@MariosHadjimichael]

+Will Simmons That was an allegory...

[@catwaterboy]

+Will Simmons Red Backs are too busy hiding in bike seats and shoes to be building large webs. White Tails are pretty similar in fashion to brown recluses as well actually.

[@joyfulj1663]

You can see the passion and almost tears in his eyes. Love this guy God bless him

[@yogishraval6301]

He's an amazing storyteller.

[@candacelangm]

The video made me cry with happiness.

[@viktorvasilik5477]

Mixing God with this Freemason...SMH

[@godsbeautifulflatearth]

@@viktorvasilik5477 NASA is a bunch of Luciferians.

[@Podcastforthewin]

GOD's BEAUTIFUL FLAT EARTH lol the most troll name I’ve seen on KZbin

[@steph_ys]

The he way explained space and his experience during spacewalk is just amazing! It's so real that I feel like I can literally see and feel a tangible sense of heaviness and fear in the vastness of universe.

[@louiset7053]

Love coming back to this video, never seen someone so inspiring and talented as him, what a guy!!

[@bigboyhours6473]

“Walk into spiderwebs.” *screams in Australian*

[@Happygrowercbris420]

Lol oiiiii

[@kwgibb8977]

maybe not anymore?

[@karlek8340]

@@kwgibb8977 lmaoo

[@angelofababeir1709]

Hahaha

[@AceDeclan]

We don’t scream. We just wipe it off.

[@qui-gonjinn7179]

this changed the way i look at life

[@Jake-ip7ww]

Qui-Gon Jinn Me too Qui Gon, me too...

[@TheStoneAxe23Animation]

Qui-Gon Jinn just a pro tip, don't pick up a kid named Anakin, trust me.

[@Scott-tk8gi]

Qui-Gon Jinn but you died already stop coming back as a ghost

[@Luchingador]

just dont get into a fight with a red dude..

[@dreamstime9551]

wth is going on here 😇

[@pratyushrai8474]

He is that old man i would love to listen for hours who shares all his life experiances with so much pride in his eyes

[@cupiddstunt]

Love his descriptions, I felt like I could feel, taste and touch things I have never and will never ever experience.

[@orience2225]

This guy's grandchildren are gonna have some cool stories to listen to !!

[@TurnipBoy666]

orience y'all profile picture iz butifal

[@thecaptainnoodles]

Shot deku is also here

[@Gayd1]

The stories his son tells are pretty... Rare

[@anomalycenter1197]

Space travel will probably be common at the time his grandchildren grow up

[@mifiwi3438]

I can't unsee the similarity between him and Howard Stark

[@memelord8240]

why would you do this to me. why

[@SYatesie]

Oh I can't unsee now XD

[@suhascrazy805]

Oh crap.. !!!!

[@daday9760]

CRAP HAHAHAHA

[@uxwxl3332]

Who's howard stark?

[@curious.maddie]

The way hee speaks reminds me of how a grown up would describe things like a child. He has the way of speaking and creativity in his imagery like a kid does, but he does it with the knowledge and calmness of an adult. Its quite cool.

[@bijouhan2432]

I love how he made everyone feel like they were living the experience with him and creating the image in your head. If I had to choose what I had to listen to him all day I wouldn't mind.

[@reidjordan4545]

Chris is like “You remember the time you freaked out when you walked through a spider web, yeah,I went blind in space”

[@alexig1840]

Hi I’m Ky literally no comments and 330likes Wow just wow

[@reidjordan4545]

just like and go, like and go

[@mxs4193]

*OCD people have left the chat*

[@ueehurstonsecurity8887]

wtf why no comments, KY are you killing these people after they like your comment?

[@ueehurstonsecurity8887]

-passes out-

[@Ken.-]

Such an inspirational story. It reminds me of the time I was in the shower and some shampoo got into my eyes. I had no idea what happened. I just felt this burning sensation and shut my eyes closed. Fortunately from a lifetime of training I knew exactly what to do. I called 911.

[@vanessaforsythe8074]

I think you need to get out more 😊

[@dewiz9596]

You must have a loud voice. . .

[@Ken.-]

Don't be ridiculous. I shower with my cell phone.

[@aronth]

lol try calling 911 in space see how much they can help you

[@SugaryPhoenixxx]

@@aronthThat would be a pretty funny prank tho... Whats your address? SPACE!!! I'M IN SPACE DAMNIT!! HELP MEH!!

[@ekubo9578]

The way as he explain is so marvelous, it's like if I could feel what he feels. ♡️✨

[@ponyqi4002]

"They're creepy, with long-hairy legs" Me: *cough*

[@FamilieVideos86]

I love how he tells the story of his mission step by step to let the audience feel like they were there with him. He's in an industry that is intimidating and hard to relate to, but he talks about it in a way that makes it feel relable and easy to connect to.

[@danielcohn6884]

@@salmonbandi4665 a true story... Are you implying it didn't happen?

[@screamingmimi90]

@@danielcohn6884 I think that’s just a figure of speech.

[@FamilieVideos86]

@@maligokica46 why do you keep writing this badly misspelled sentence under everyone's comments? Go be weird somewhere else

[@EchoesDaBear]

@@maligokica46you need to A) learn how to spell correctly, and B) get a new act...nobody is 'buying' what you're selling, but thanks for coming out!

[@oneminhistory]

The beauty of the ending is when he says “Fear not” and is interrupted by applause and a standing ovation. Instead of going back to the point or trying to say what he maybe intended to say, he left it. He ended with “Fear not” which is such a good mantra to live by. An amazing and inspirational man.

[@xordus]

That may have been the entirety of his closing message.

[@samuelr.6046]

I think he was going to say something else but yeah "fear not" is a good quote to live by, It's short and simple.

[@TheCasualObservers]

I'm 99.99% sure that he didn't intend to add anything: "Fear not". That's his point.

[@mason-pe5lk]

Tom St, he wasn't trying to say anything more.

[@Joe-xo4yg]

thx for the heads-up.

[@novasser]

I've never been that interested in space growing up. Always thought it was cool but never really cared to much about the great expanse until I started watching him describe his experiences and it really is the coolest thing

[@lawgirl2007]

I absolutely love this!!! Love watching his video's during his time on the space station. I could watch all day long, and listen to his talks all day long. Thankyou so much Chris Hadfield for sharing it all with us ❤❤❤

[@no-uc9bk]

Hadfield: I was blind in space. Me: *thinking about that one time I freaked out looking at an ant*

[@fayeharrison1741]

You know when you wake up to go pee in the night, you turn the light on and BAM. Cockroach? This is the fear I know.

[@healthya7975]

How about walking into the bathroom to pee only to realize that there's a venomous centipede that crawled out of the drain or out of the toilet the other time you used it

[@fayeharrison1741]

@@healthya7975 I think I'd rather pee outside in a bush thanks...

[@parhamansaripour4890]

UnverableComics 🤣🤣🤣

[@dontask3033]

@@fayeharrison1741 what if theres a snake in the bush??

[@alwayscreatingio]

I love how he explains this all

[@Madnessj]

yeah

[@adamwiseman5831]

Steven Van inspirational

[@fishman3259]

Steven Van 5

[@edenbriann7709]

Yes I know I’m late but I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL PLS ANSWER

[@kikisekscotermann5332]

highwayvagrant1 your mom is a fraud.

[@famminak852]

This is so inspiring it brought tears to my eyes. Thank you Mr. Hadfield for teaching me so much knowledge in life and not to fear.

[@aratheroddpumpkin]

I dont really like podcasts are or tedtalks, bit i could listen to this guy talk about being an astronaut for hours

[@dallinwitt6358]

This. This is my motivation. This is why I love space and astronomy. This, is why I stay calm.

[@richchickenpanini7597]

DkWw BEAST that comma shouldn't be placed there.

[@andrew3606]

I think he meant it to be like, "This....is why I stay calm"

[@TheGdp]

Lol he didn't go into space. He's a Freemason. He's lying to you

[@FREEGEMS]

DkWw BEAST this is why ur a weirdo loser

[@gabrielmoore1270]

FREE GEMS this is why nobody wants to be friends with you

[@richchickenpanini7597]

I admire this guy's public speaking skills.

[@tubblehelescope-6282]

Rich 'Chicken' Panini good fuckin morninggggg!!!!!!!

[@sandram4670]

One of the most inspiring and fascinating humans on earth. He has been an astronaut floating in space, yet he makes me feel so incredibly grounded. He lives every moment as if it was his first and last with such clarity and humility that most of us will only experience in tiny glimpses over our entire lifetimes.

[@khankhaaaan]

I'm going to read all his books! The way he expresses and takes one on a visual journey just through his words is addictive!

[@benonp3622]

A pilot, an astronaut, an engineer, musician, author and a father. What more can you ask

[@villejaaskela1038]

He is Fighter pilot too

[@davidkonevky7372]

@@villejaaskela1038 This guy has so many achievements, i'm so thankful to have someone like him on and off this planet.

[@ARTDaGAT]

He also worked in a submarine

[@omerozmeteler5916]

To be an astronaut you HAVE to be a pilot and an engineer. It is a requirement

[@victormarikhin2323]

Johnny sins has entered chat

[@hanzohasashi5603]

Why cant more people be like this guy. He is honestly amazing. Instead humans hate change and resist to give up their trolly ways

[@Anzatnt]

hanzo hasashi you'd love my channel then!

[@xg5474]

Anza TNT Wrong comment. Reply somewhere else.

[@asifkhan879]

Chris hadfield you are a fucking legend

[@JoseLuisEscalanteTheRealOne]

+hanzo hasashi An honest question: Do you think he is atheist/agnostic?

[@alexk1682]

Jose Luis Escalante interesting question

[@cibriosis]

bless his soul..may all hear this man..

[@harshitpathak7897]

The most important lesson I fetched from this video is don't panic or stress out in middle,glide patiently to the end,give your best shot,leave no time for fear to overtake your head and start to live your life,living it to its fullest.

[@vincent2961]

This is the most badass Canadian ever.

[@alexseguin5245]

David St-Jacques is up there too, another astronaut.

[@_MahesaAkmalAlFahrezy]

Deadpool

[@Raptremrum]

He is up there for sure, but I'd have to give that to Terry Fox.

[@curvydiamond2537]

Trevor

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

HEY ! Wayne and Sidney are pretty cool.

[@WildOutdoorLiving]

I think this might be THE most captivating presentation I have ever seen.

[@oskarszarowicz259]

Tom Miller x

[@alextheaxolotl3031]

I saw him talking live a few months ago, it was a two and a half hour presentation and he had the audiences' rapt attention the entire time. I mean there were small children- maybe eight years old- in the audience and it was just silent the whole time listening to him speak

[@funtucsonman2838]

I have watched this several times and what stands out to me is his explanation of Conquering the Unknown. Super great explanation of how to overcome fear, the unknown, and difficulties. Great video.

[@LoveABun]

This gave me chills… and tears. What an incredible presentation. For a few moments, I was an astronaut! ❤

[@melanielopez5188]

Parents: "Chris, what do you want to be when you grow up?" Chris: "Yes"

[@jellebelll7487]

Anybody:yes

[@----.__]

Dear Mr Hadfield, I tried the spiderweb challenge you proposed, and I'll be out of hospital in 2 weeks so I'll give you a full run down then. All the best, Mac (Australia)

[@yammmit]

That's Australia. Canada is much different.

[@carolchen2320]

Hahaha, Canadians love you Australia

[@orangeflame568]

ㅤㅤ I think you needed a more localized risk assessment than the BC area. Hope you had a full recovery.

[@asterope1604]

Carol Chen And us Aussies love you Canadians, Joel Zimmerman, Canadian bacon, Adam Buckley and even more

[@69Solo]

+ㅤㅤ Sue him. :D

[@marihdez1563]

Chris Hadfield is THE MAN

[@JohnSmith-df6oi]

it is a amazing that they only ever had 2 major shuttle accidents. astronauts are truly the best of the best.

[@LifeSoDetermined]

"Unfortunately, without gravity... Tears don't fall." THEY CRASH AROUND MEEEEEEE!!!

[@shadowharu]

Hey. Bullet for my Valentine. Haven't heard them in a while!

[@corneliuswebb]

Bullet for my Valentine baby

[@electricharmonyac7354]

!!!

[@electricharmonyac7354]

Just put that song on. Thanks

[@BigBoyBowHunter]

I love you.......