Why People Got So Mad At My Last Video

[@jforden78]

The last video was actually an experiment on attention span. Thank you for the data.

[@Rosterized]

I mean even before tiktok and short form media the youtube video analytics show most people out of any demographic dont watch entire videos if they are 10 minutes or longer. But with the younger generation it seems to have gotten worse when they consider videos over one minute to be too long. The problems come when people then go ahead and discuss said videos when they havent watched the whole thing but they present their comments in such conviction where it seems they would have watched the entire thing. Its very annoying

[@MusicisWin]

Recreational outrage is one of the Internet's greatest pastimes lol. Go Rick!

[@widexawake_]

Tyler not only with the musical win, but for the logical win too 🤟

[@robm3569]

"Recreational outrage". Perfect. That's it! And the antidote? Self reflection and deeper listening.

[@moi01887]

For some people, it's more than recreational... ;^)

[@SkorpioMusic]

Hey! I know you!! 😁

[@daveallen9921]

Recreational Rambo! I think I have done that. lol. But not with a creator that has put enough thought to his videos that would make me think twice about doing that or at least watching the whole thing.There is a lot of shoe gum vidiots.

[@PaisleyAmazing]

I'm only at the beginning of this video, but I believe that people should have watched all of the last video.

[@donhartfield]

I see what you did there :)

[@brianstanley548]

Beat me to it!!

[@mrkdrm]

I've only read the beginning of your comment, but I think you missed an opportunity by not giving an opinion about what viewers of the last video should have done.

[@jimmym3352]

I'm halfway through the video 😛

[@ChristopherHailey]

Just finished this one and finished the last one the other day too including the part after where he says "but on the other hand"

[@mapleext]

Oh man Rick - God forbid you assume people have an attention span! Your videos are always well thought out, detailed and comprehensive. It’s frustrating that people pounce just for the sake of doing that, but you keep on keeping on cause I’ve learned a lot from you- you are the best!! Sincerely, A fan who watches the whole video!

[@JeepAndBass]

The one thing that doesn’t fade with age, the ability to criticize things you don’t fully understand or care to understand.

[@ronmorey3475]

Great comment! 😃

[@jasonnstegall]

The operative phrase here is "care to". Why does anyone do anything? Because they CAN. And want to. Why do people not do things? Because either they really can't do it/them...or more likely, they REALLY DON'T WANT TO DO THEM. This has been me responding to not only a Rick Beato video I enjoyed, but also his response video which I also appreciated.

[@jaysgood10]

Yeah, I'm suing my 32 year old barber because I got a bad haircut. I should have waited till he was 61.

[@Milan_Openfeint]

There's not only fluid and crystalized intelligence, there's also low intelligence. That wouldn't be a problem, the problem are people who think they are smart but aren't.

[@djd31289]

Reminds me of people who interrupt. As you're speaking, they're too busy thinking about how they're going to react to actually hear the entire message, then thoughtfully respond.

[@Milan_Openfeint]

Honestly a lot of people repeat the same argument three times over. Unprepared speech is different from a well-thought argument.

[@TartempionLampion]

Social media would not be social media without the stupid, uninformed comments. But they help pushing a post up by the algorithm better than intelligent, thoughtful comments...

[@Vahe.Caliskan]

Rick, I am a professor, and one of the most common issues with students is when they don't read the entire problem before answering a question on an exam. I always have to remind them before the exam "read the entire question, before solving the problem"

[@batfink7133]

Had a teacher in 5th grade that cured us of that. He gave us a test and at the end of the it said do not write on this test.

[@BlueCoore]

world is like that

[@jimlyonfields4182]

Yes like I said, the science is on your side

[@bobdavis4848]

@@batfink7133 So the test had only one question? Students are supposed to read the entire individual exam questions before answering, not the whole sheet before they answer anything at all.

[@elizabethbottroff1218]

You just gave me a flashback to college. A bunch of us finished our quizzes very fast, to the shock of others. We all just grinned at each other, and at our instructor, then quietly walked out of the room. It was so hard to keep the volume down once we got outside and could no longer hold in our laughter. The instructor was always telling us to read and understand the entire problem. He also reminded us to read the entire test and instructions. Buried about a third of the way in the instructions was a. "Go to page..," but two sentences later in the instructions was a comment to keep reading. At the very end of all of the instructions and test questions was the last question. It said that if you had read everything, then you only needed to do one group of things for full credit, and to turn it in with the rest blank. -We put our signature as the answer to the question. -We printed our name at the top of the exam. -We put the date. -We marked a specific symbol in a specific spot on the front page. So, that's what we did. The instructor would take our papers, look for the symbol, slightly nodded his head, and reached for the next student's exam papers. Only about a third of us received the 100% instantly. Everyone else struggled through a tough exam, only to see that last question. None of them received full credit. They all learned a valuable life lesson. Decades later, I can still see that instructor's grin. 😂

[@BlahdyBlah-z8d]

As someone who actually watched to the end of the video, it was really well rounded, thought provoking, and convincing. Keep up the good work, Rick!

[@judih.8754]

Yes I agree. That's what I expect from Rick, a balanced presentation of both sides of a point.

[@TartempionLampion]

Yes I learned this interesting theory about the 2 creativities...

[@FabrizioGibilaro]

Congratulations for the great patience demonstrated with your calm reply, Rick. This is one of most annoying side effects of modern digital communication. Too many people have become unable to listen, or read until the end. They react immediately to the first word or idea that triggers an emotion or a counter-idea. I see this problem at all levels: family conversations, replies to emails at work, public debates, online comments on social media, etc… Maybe it is too easy to interact and most people have an urge to say their own words, that there is no time to listen and understand properly. So sad. 😢

[@eddysgaming9868]

Impatience, immediate gratification, and the "TLDR" mindset. I say this, knowing it applies to me as well.

[@kathleensaeva2649]

This is so true!

[@elissahunt]

People don't seem to know how to converse anymore. They're always wanting to interject before the other person has even finished speaking and are barely listening to what is being said. Rushing to comment is a symptom of this problem.

[@markhansen8039]

“Trigger” is definitely the key word!

[@koz1953]

I dug that last part of the video because I find as a jazz guitarist, I keep learning more after 70...inspired to learn and play more. I got back to playing and woodshedding jazz at 50.

[@192guru]

Funny how people are SOooo eager to argue. I appreciate the way you layout your videos. And your sense of humor. Keep up the amazing work.

[@stevec-b6214]

no they aren`t!

[@192guru]

@ sorry, meant to say ‘Some people.’ Not all. Working too many hours and am a little cross-eyed.

[@cortical1]

There's a huge scientific literature in cognitive science and human neuroscience that's directly relevant to your hunch, and it covers several other possible confounding factors that you don't mention that have to be considered in order to more soundly make the specific inference you're suggesting here. Reach out to anyone who makes their living doing research in human mind and brain sciences; some of them study music and creativity as well. Great discussion topic, Rick! Hope you're well. 🧠

[@fakelector]

Exactly this.

[@motoroverflow]

100%. When any even highly intelligent person steps into a realm outside their own deep expertise that involves issues with multidimensional causal factors, exactly such as this, this is the most common blindspot for that person in their thinking. It's much easier to notice the correlation between a couple things than it is to know all of the possible relevant contributing influences on that relationship of interest. A lot is known about this question for sure for those interested in better understanding the complicated truth. Cheers.

[@literacypolice]

This is the scientific take. Rick's question is a fine question worthy of discussion, as you say, but likely many people will prefer to settle on simplistic (e.g., unitary, single factor) explanations rather than wade through learning the nuances supported by many decades of empirical evidence. There is no doubt that age is a factor, on average, in a person's creative trajectory but it is extremely confounded with many other highly influential factors like having children, career stage and demands, etc.

[@Milan_Openfeint]

LOL I thought you are responding to this video when you are actually talking about the previous one. Funny.

[@harrypothead42024]

I know this guy named Rick who started a KZbin channel quite late in life it's been a fairly successful thing for him

[@dennish.7708]

“Quite late” in life? WTF?

[@anjoLas]

lol

[@cyberjujo4413]

Link please

[@stellarrat]

Fairly? 😂

[@MartinMcMartin]

@@dennish.7708 I guess 54 is late in life .. geez I'm nearly 60 so I should start saying goodbye to my loved ones.

[@HabuBeemer]

Your video was spot on and it made a lot of sense, The naysayers don't have the experience and talent that you have so it isn't surprising that you get those reactions. You're the best in the business! Keep up the great work that you do.

[@ShoukoTakuda1059]

Well said Rick. I am finishing up my album while I'm nearing 40 and I think it's by far my most succinct and creative work. I wouldn't have been able to write it and finish it without the developments I made as a youth and the solidification of those developments as an adult. Rick is such a fair reasoner, and I think it's best to at least start to work on a creative path while you are young because the growth you make then will benefit that path for the rest of your life.

[@MegaPiano2010]

It's a great video Rick. As a 68 year old composer/arranger/performer I have been an eye-witness to my own change in creativity over the years. My work today is so very different than my works in my 20s and 30s. You've put it all in perspective for me.

[@UncontrolledJibe]

I'm making this comment first to disagree with things you won't say later.

[@HappyB0T]

You win with this comment.

[@bea78tles]

I didn't read this entire comment, but I don't like what you said.

[@d.a.d.-ohgosh]

You're a legend. 👏

[@QuickSticks8771]

😆

[@BaritoneUkeBeast4Life]

Thank you for that, you actually made me laugh out loud for a good half a minute. Great comment, I wish I had thought of it first.

[@DongTaan112]

What fades away is not just creativity, actually, it's rather patience and ability to listen.

[@BaritoneUkeBeast4Life]

Not always, some of us were born without any patience or the ability to listen. My patience and listening skills at age 58 are just as poor as they were at age 5.

[@tbjfsu]

If anything, this shows that Rick's ENTIRE videos are well thought out.

[@kairiep]

Nobody has any patience anymore. I appreciate your points on both sides. Personally (at 45), I notice that creativity breeds creativity. But at my age, I have difficulty setting aside time for getting in that creative zone.

[@petealba707]

I'm 54 and loved the video. I consumed it in it's entirety. I've been a working musician since I was 19 years old and many of your points resonated with me. I don't have the same energy or openness but I have a library of knowledge I have accumulated which serves me well.

[@joelyoungcbi]

I could make the exact same comment as a 64-year old and working musician since 17.

[@thedam1012]

Sadly we live in a world where some people have zero attention span

[@MidwestPrepper]

people would rather talk than listen. If they get to complain, thats a bonus lol

[@metaltek-kp5cs]

Seems now more than ever, that people actively seek for things to complain about. If the cant find something they will create it by taking things out of context or deliberately misconstrue.

[@stephanmarcouxdrums4877]

Commenting on KZbin is not talk, it's typing text with symbols called letters... You need your tong, a mouth, lung and sound to talk, which is why we learn to talk before writing and both are completely different in our mind.

[@LoScrittoreDivergente]

😂

[@MidwestPrepper]

@@stephanmarcouxdrums4877 but what does your husband think

[@AgentJayZ]

Most casual viewers jack out before halfway through. That's why I like to put bonuses and Easter eggs at the end of my videos. True fans deserve a reward.

[@ShiningHourPop]

I wouldn’t worry about it. Some people would have an argument with a brick wall!

[@EphemeralProductions]

Sadly it seems there’s a LOT of proper one that these days. :/

[@gabrielvermund]

Pink Floyd's?

[@EphemeralProductions]

@ 😆

[@PappaBear_yt]

Yeah, brick walls are the worst!

[@user-ob9zo9cr4c]

facts

[@write2mel]

Dear Rick, thank you for taking the time and effort in sharing. It's appreciated and it's really wonderful. In fact, it's so good whereby I discussed them with my son, who also found it very GOOD. Bless you. We give you our support.

[@MemesRemixed]

Short content ruined storytelling.

[@InfluentialPeople-sb9dx]

Exactly!

[@RickBeato]

Seems like it?

[@eddysgaming9868]

Or has it worsened people's already short attention spans?

[@tmscheum]

I’ve also heard from other content creators that the algorithm is pushing for longer hour-long videos, in which case they are filling minutes with inane often irrelevant content. The algorithm apparently leans heavily on watch-minutes but it seems longer videos simply result in fast-forwarding………………..until you hit the next set of commercials. However it seems that design of the algorithm benefits YT way more than the content creators.

[@reinh]

"Or has it worsened people's already short attention spans?" Both. Short attention spans made short-form content more popular, which in turn shortens attention spans, a vicious cycle. This has been called TikTok Brain. See, for example, "TikTok and the Death of the Attention Span" in the Oxford University online newspaper, The Oxford Blue, for some commentary and links to research.

[@YAMISOOLD2009]

I'm so glad you responded Rick. I told my wife about all the comments that seemed as if they hadn't really listened to what you were saying. So many people were busying defending their various creative pursuits and triumphs at later ages. But you never said that people weren't creative later in life. You were making a good point about the different types of intelligence and how they play out differently when you are young vs older. Too many folks just hear the beginning and then get defensive and start typing!

[@gahan101]

That's one of the worst disease on internet. People getting butthurt at one's comment and getting so defensive that they don't even bother reading/watching the whole thing. They just wanna put their 2 cents in it.

[@EntropiaOrganizada]

Just today we were talking about a phenomenon that is being promoted by the culture of "shorts": The ability that is being lost to maintain attention for "prolonged" periods of time without seeking other stimuli, such as writing a comment. And yes, I waited until the end of the video to send this

We're all just rats, pushing the little bar to get the next dopamine hit. Occasionally I take a nap. :) It's fun to joke, but difficulty and dislike of concentrating for long periods is going to be a problem in our societies.

[@peacefulwanderer2050]

I'm sorry- you lost me after the eigth word.

[@EntropiaOrganizada]

@@peacefulwanderer2050 Are you one of those who can read more than 2 words?

[@peacefulwanderer2050]

@@EntropiaOrganizada Are you one of those who understands sarcasm? BTW- I did say I got to eight.

[@iansimpson27]

I agree. I think the major tech companies are encouraging it, their engagement metrics and ad revenues benefit overall from people skimming through a lot of different things instead of delving more deeply into fewer things.

[@mrd6741]

People are wanting for instant gratification while having short attention spans. I find interesting KZbin videos I think my daughters, who are both in their 40s, might find informative or amusing. I try to keep them around 3 1/2 minutes. Within the first 15 seconds they are tapping the screen to see the time bar and how much longer they have to watch. It’s not you Rick, it’s them. Keep up the good work.

[@yervah9647]

Thank you Rick for putting a spotlight on these people. I am so tired of reading comments knowing exactly by what that person is saying they got their knickers in a knot because of something that was said early in the video and they decide that they will comment and not watch the whole thing. It happens so often. Also I'm glad a lot of people call them out in the comments.

[@mackjay1777]

Yes it's infuriating how so many judge without viewing or reading the entire thing. I've seen this on a lot of others on KZbin. Rick, your videos are astute and well constructed. Keep them coming!

[@gabrielrezende8034]

Fried tiktok and instagram brain people just so anxious to proceed to the full video

[@gregederer6945]

Fifty-seven-year-old, here. I watched the whole thing. I thought it was spot on, and absolutely fascinating. Inspired me to do some reading on fluid (Gf) and crystallized (Gc) intelligence. Very interesting conjecture (as you say, it's an hypothesis) on your part that, perhaps, some musical genres make greater or lesser use of Gf or Gc. Also, I can share that while mathematicians and physicists over 30-35 seldom contribute massive breakthroughs, older chemists and biologists sometimes do. Fascinating stuff. Keep it up!

[@ccnomad]

I would like some points for A) watching the WHOLE video, in a thoughtful and attentive manner, any/all judgment completely suspended, and in all good faith, and B) giving a fabulous, well-reasoned and sound reply! Thank you 👍

[@bnjmnwst]

5 points awarded

[@BaritoneUkeBeast4Life]

5 points, to house Hufflepuff.

[@jkjives1786]

10 points! I'm feeling generous today!

[@bradfuerst]

Keep doing your thing, Rick. You're always nailing it.

[@robertiboy7315]

Love that you read and reply to comments! 👍🏻

[@darrinheike1495]

I very much agree with you. I’ve noticed it in my own self. The great composers were also lifelong creators. The creative muscle was still quite strong later in life. Unless one develops and maintains muscle, it surely will atrophy.

[@gumbeaujackson]

If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame -proverbs 18:13

[@markosterman4974]

Live by the internet, die by the internet. You are demonstrating for the umpteenth time that people have a quick trigger finger these days. Keep up the good work! While some of your videos are too technical for me as a non musician, you are still doing a superb job and helping me understand better the music I love, and why I love it! Don’t ever stop!

[@picturenut]

If I commented like that, I’d be embarrassed to tears by now. A lot of people make judgements without gathering all the evidence.

[@cdnbaconeh7321]

Kind of like Trump's cult members. Lol

[@castorkat4868]

@@cdnbaconeh7321 Actually anyone who cant see through the DEM PROPAGANDA AND CANT even discern logic from the nonsense they spew ( Obama was EMBARRASSING the other nigh repeating lies even Snopes said were lies ) should stay quiet and go away

[@Panda_man..]

@@cdnbaconeh7321 uh oh, you might get some people mad about this lol

[@reshhaverstahm7729]

@@Panda_man.. Don't worry about them. Their ire will soon enough be replaced by the knowledge that they now have a woman for President. Go Kamala!

[@charlestoddsullivanforpres6628]

@@cdnbaconeh7321 Not isolated to Trump.

[@joergalfter]

You're just da best. And there too many people out there with no patience and an astonishing urge to to "ride on other people's waves". Just keep on doing what you're doing. You are the one of the biggest treasures that the world of music has to offer in these f@cking weird times.

[@monrominee]

People dont watch to reach an understanding, moreso to react, which is why they bail to be outraged. Because most people WANT to be outraged at ANYTHING. That's the majority of online decorum. Keep doing what you're doin Rick, I watched the whole schwazz, I dug it.

[@ishaq24722]

Now we know why MOST( NOT ALL) KZbin videos are so short! I listened to your caveats and agree with you generally. I tap out comments often but then ALWAYS make sure I read ( on other sites) and on KZbin watch the videos in full.

[@DaleC-o2j]

I think your hypothesis is correct. And also, thank you for correctly using hypothesis versus theory. You rock!

[@bea78tles]

I agree with the hypothesis too. I've always marveled at how Pete Townsend's Empty Glass albums defied my theory about creativity after 30. I know there are other examples, but Pete's LP always struck me as an outlier.

[@Arthurpewdy]

Keep doing it Rick. Great that you are making us think about so many aspects of music.

[@doncarlson343]

2:07 This is the Bain of every teachers existence. I once created a final exam that when the student first read all the questions they would come to the final question and it said to write their name on this line and you will graded on only the questions you answered. Only one student followed the directions. All others took the two hour exam and were graded on the questions they answered which was all of them.

[@BP-bn44]

Bane?

[@ericodionneviglione9426]

I'm busy brainstorming all the patterns I can still invent in my life thanks to the last video. Life is exciting once again! Thank you, Rick! :)

[@charlesbateson2471]

No, it’s not your fault Rick. It’s fault of our attention spans being shortened by social media and people scrolling to the next thing before properly absorbing your entire post.

[@sdcraig]

Americans have had short attention spans since they placed adverts during TV shows every 10 minutes.

[@chuckfinley3542]

Too many comment about videos or tweets based entirely on the title.

[@doscheid]

I don't think it is only short attention spam. People get infuriated any time an argument that challenges their beliefs is made and simply stop paying attention in fear of having to change their minds. I used to see this kind of behavior well before social media. I am also guilty of sometimes doing it.

[@collectivesartori]

People have more choice now.

[@jarduhat8267]

@@doscheid I appreciated this. We all want to appear to be above things we denounce but that doesn't mean we always are. I do think social media has made it worse. People are "rewarded" for exaggerated praise/hyperbolic criticism and I think a good number get addicted to that.

[@cjorg16]

Rick, I thought your video on your hypothesis was very thought provoking. As a musician since age 6, and now in my late 60s, I have had some similar observations about creativity before age 30, and experience skills developed into my 60s. Well done. You got me thinking. And, yes, I watched the entire video.

[@rick49]

I wasnt mad, Rick. I warched the whole thing. 😊

[@risby1930]

You're spot on, I have been in the music business for over 50 years. Just using my dad as an example (Nashville Pro) by the time he was 30, there wasn't much he couldn't play. But later in his career (even when he was in his seventies) his playing became more nuance and tasteful. Some things really do improve with age.

[@cwspringer]

And all you've said is EXACTLY WHY I watch to the end. Even on a longer one of your vids, I'll pick it back up a day to two later if I'm pressed for time. That's how much I love your subject matters and intellect on most all things, music. Dig?

[@timsim83]

Stupid is as stupid does. Many people don’t have the attention span for 9 minutes of video. I know you’re a smart dude, RB. Your points are always thorough and consider many perspectives. Haters be hating. 🤷🏻

[@TheChucknessPlays]

Love your videos Rick, I watch your videos all the way through every time so much knowledge and insightful information to be learned on music. ❤️‍🔥🙏

[@k.k.4147]

I am notoriously guilty of not watching videos until the end, but in this case because I respect your take on all things musical, I also take you at face value and tend to agree with you. And although was pulled away from finishing it in its entirety , I always try to come back later when I’m not so busy. I just finished it and am glad I did! Thank you, always appreciate your perspective.

[@RNAMusic]

Lot of people didn’t watch the whole video

[@tristanyoungquist]

This guy gets it

[@Aqualung1981]

That's not entirely the problem: the problem is that people throw opinions without watching the entire video, that's what makes no sense to me.

[@FlameFlickers]

@@tristanyoungquist The curious thing is how did the comment get so many likes??!!!! 😂

[@moonducks507]

It's awesome how you didn't get to 0:23 before commenting.

[@sleepingduty2987]

Isn't what we is saying? Did you watch this video?

[@alessiocirica2592]

Your smiling face it's fantastic. People just need to talk but never listen to the other... Tks Rick, also for the amazing video in memory of Q❤

[@kadourimdou43]

People got mad.....well it is the Internet. So it figures.

[@atticstattic]

I only read the first part of your comment...

[@kadourimdou43]

@@atticstattic😂

[@jrnerdmann2098]

Rick, I have no idea why anyone would want to miss out on the majority of your great content. Love your videos, views and interviews. Greetings from Germany!

[@ChristopherGronlund]

It's such a good video. I initially went to, "But what about...?" and then, "Ah! Yes..." I chatted about the video with a friend this morning -- it's a good one!

[@michaelstorms47]

I commented early, but did watch the whole video. At 50 I started to learn guitar and writing songs using Fluid Intelligence, now I am 61 and still creating new music. My song Cello tribute was inspired by one of your quick lessons, thank you! Interesting topic, I think people are getting mad because most do not want to admit they are not as good as they used to be. "...hope I die before I get old ... talkin' 'bout my g g g generation..." I love everything you do on KZbin Rick! Thank you for helping me to understand music, music theory and how to play the guitar! Thank you Mr. Beato!

[@jarrodlamberth3550]

some people clearly didn't have that quiz in school where the teacher said "be sure to read ALL the instructions before you begin"... and the last instruction at the bottom of the page said to turn it in blank for an A.

[@davidroach1567]

Rick I’m going to agree with you 100%. I have noticed that my greatest creativity spawned from my twenties thinking and creative process. The rest of my life I have fed off those seed creativity moments. My brother is also in agreement with you and he is also 62. This not in just music it is any creative thought process. Knowledge based creativity that comes along later in life seems to have its roots in the 20’s based impetus creativity. You are spot on my friend. Cheers

[@sherryheim5504]

I watched the show, I liked it and I liked your take on it. I don't think that you tried to say that older people can't be productive but that the statistics are in favor of the young ones.

[@bassaniobrokenhart5045]

Rick, please do not lower your ways only to satisfy lower minds. I've been following you for years and I just love the way you to things. Keep up the good work!

[@vic12950]

In summary, just pay attention and we just might learn more than we think we know.

[@richardbaron7106]

I watched the whole of the last video and agreed with the generality of Rick's hypothesis. From my perspective, between 30-50-ish years, life gets in the way of creativity - jobs, kids, mortgages, etc. However, now I'm using learned knowledge and experiences to be creative differently than when younger. I'm using 7th chords and augmented chords, when I didn't use to, because these add flavor and I learned about them thanks to Rick and this channel.

[@dannydude007321]

I'm only a minute into this video, don't care anymore so take that Mr Beato... you'll never defeat ignorance!

[@cooldebt]

😂

[@bea78tles]

I read the first three words of your comment, and I know I'm not going to agree with the rest of it!

[@razeezar]

​@@bea78tlesDidn't read your comment, but there's a video of Rick Beato yelling about that time he talked about yelling at a cloud

[@ScottMcLain77]

these two videos: instant classic Rick. instant Classic. Well played. I watched both videos from beginning to end, and it was a good learning exercise to add to my old man crystallized knowledge

[@brianklockner1222]

Imagine responding to something without knowing what you're responding to

[@Zayphar]

I think they call that Tuesday.

[@lodragan]

I watched your video all the way through, and I'm laughing my a$$ off at these responses! The impatience of youth! I'm 60 and I recognize the reality of what you were talking about. At the end of the day, you can't give up on your life or your art, whatever it is (I write music, and am writing a novel) no matter your age. Know your strengths and weaknesses. We are all on this journey, and if you live long enough you're going to understand the reality of it one way, or the other.

[@GuidoMichaelis]

Not mad at all, but the title made me think you were sick or something. So I'm actually very glad with the content

[@akipan]

I'm happy to hear that I'm not alone in this! This is the biggest problem I have lately (getting older is getting worst) that people do not hear and don't let other express themselve fully. They start disagreeing with you before you even start speaking. It makes me sooooo mad, but I'm starting to take everything more light and not engage in conversations like that. By the way Rick, your video structure is excellent. You're not the problem. I've watched the whole video.

[@Hanna-n5p8m]

Your videos are an example of how to make content. Quality filming, competent editing and useful information. Thank you!💎🥶🏍

[@ethanwickman]

Loved that video. I also loved the Arthur Brooks book ("From Strength to Strength") that has its premise the idea of fluid and crystallized intelligence (and highly recommend it to anyone intrigued by these videos).

[@vincentberg5938]

Only watched the first 0:39 of this vid. At 74 every second counts.

[@st1rjool]

😂

[@Tyler.LoggedIn]

I love Rick's style of being so transparent to such a large audience. He truly proved that no one is safe from the short attention span bias these days, even avid music listeners. I find it funny the viewers got to about 3:45, that's roughly the average length of a song in a standard arrangement. Hope that all those guys have to time to listen to some 8 minute long pieces once in a while!! Peace and Love - Tyler

[@CROONERSTONE]

Anyone who comments on a Rick Beato video before it’s over, is not his core. We’re here to listen. And learn.

[@christopher.stewart]

to watch, listen, learn, and provide feedback as felt appropriate… commenting before the end of a video doesn't imply not watching it in its entirety afterwards… anyone's idea of what does or should constitute « his core » is their own… good luck providing factual grounds for yours…

[@HUMANuruCELLS]

According to his own analytics, the average is 3:47 out of a almost 10 minute vid, that would indicate his "core" audience is commenting on it before watching it till the end. They not even making it to 50%.

[@Patrick-ij8bl]

I watched the previous video in its entirety. I found it insightful and interesting. I didn't agree or disagree, but I enjoyed your perspective and it made me think about my personal creative journey. Thumbs up brother.

[@davidsummerville351]

People need to realize that Rick Beato is never wrong! 😊😁😎🤓

[@singthelongswansong]

Teens! AmIright?

[@montystar]

We are all right and wrong all the time.

[@chrisbyars431]

Hey Rick! I've been saying the same thing about creativity for a long time. Thank you for confirming this with actual data! As for the whiners and complainers, they are just trolling the internet, looking for something to be mad about. Keep up the good work. Love your show!

[@birdlives81]

Rick, the takeaway here is obvious. Stop producing 10-minute content for a generation with a 10-second attention span and expecting them to retain anything of value.

[@metalpuppet5798]

Then he may stop entirely. Thats the exact problem. We cant just accept that everyone now has the attention span of a new born. That can change. But only with the right kind of upbringing of future generations

[@FlameFlickers]

There are many subscribers who have a longer attention span than a goldfish and enjoy longer content with fully fleshed-out ideas. If the world starts catering solely to the generation that makes millionaires out of morons who style themselves as "influencers", then we're all doomed.

[@birdlives81]

@@FlameFlickers I think it’s fabulous that Rick attracts such a large and diverse audience in the TikTok era. My point is simply that on this platform you will inevitably connect with the lowest common denominator and their opinion is not the one you should pay attention to.

[@elscorcho389]

I love when people ascribe a trait to a particular generation as though people haven’t always been the same. I’m 100% positive those example comments came from a variety of age groups.

As a 74 year old I got the fluid and crystallized points from the last video. In fact, it got me to thinking and I spent a good part of yesterday categorizing artists I have loved through the years. I've always loved both. When I was a young guy full of juice, of course I loved the fluid and was influenced by them. They were my age. As life continued I became more fond of those artists that did their best work (IMHO) in their later years. I have to smile, now that I'm x2+14 years past my 30th birthday I hope, in my case, for crystallized intelligence. I'd like to believe I paid attention and can still bring something of value and inspiration to the table of creativity based on my experience. As always Rick, thank you for sharing your insights!

[@Nblem7]

After 30 you appreciate music more and you get inspired more easily. That’s what i think.

[@bnjmnwst]

I find that, after 40, I appreciate music less & an inspired less.

[@jimmym3352]

Some genres I appreciate less. I find myself getting into classical after age 40. Something teenage me could never imagine.

[@kevinsmith2349]

Rick , you are a genius. A video to get people to watch the other half of another video . That’s 2 views in one ! I love your channel btw . To comment, I’m older than you but my creativity has increased with additional experience and discipline I didn’t have at age 25.

[@ianmaxwell6291]

I am glad you made this video. I am 31, and didn't want that negativity in my life rn, so I turned off your video after probably 45 seconds. I didn't comment any stupid stuff, but I did walk away. And proceed to think about it profusely afterward. So I'm glad you made this video to clarify haha

[@robertewilkinson]

Great response Rick. Whilst this is about the music, you’ve articulated better than anyone else one of the fundamental challenges in the way society interacts with the media they consume, in this day and age.

[@barryvyner1161]

The internet and social media are both contributing to the next major step in evolution - the inability to retain focus for more than 3 minutes and 47 seconds. Continue to make your videos Mr Beato. I will watch them until the end because I find them interesting, entertaining and informative.

[@nvlddmkm1282]

Probably doesn't help that most 'adults' only consume short-form content now, so unless your video is 10 seconds of dribble, they will only base their (overly confident) opinions off the title. Gotta love it! I find your content to be the polar opposite of other content I watch - I always find myself watching the entirety of yours because the level of wisdom/insight you have is unrivaled on KZbin.

[@JustMe-mn5hk]

I'm 61 years old and I had something really creative to say but I forgot what it was! Rick you're the best keep doing what you do!

[@kenp9073]

Rick, you're the man. Don't change a thing. You'll never make everyone happy. World is full of haters. Have learned so much from watching your videos. Especially when I watch them in their entirety.

[@Strato-Caster]

I totally agree. Don't stop your journey Rick...

[@electrikstream]

Your video is great. It gives an insight of a real situation. Those commenters that start arguing without watching it complete are the symptom of a major and separate problem, of a generation that does not read, does not have patience and does not understand and do not learn because they can not even complete a task. But yes, they like to show off and have the reason.

[@brianathern9154]

Rick I enjoyed both videos because you presented some interesting ideas. Creativity has always been present in me and I'm okay saying I don't understand everything about music but I sure do enjoy and appreciate it. My creative side is not instruments and I couldn't carry a tune in a bucket but some things that intrigue me have caused me to figure them out, learn to repair and restore or just looking at a stack of shipping pallets and wondering what kind of furniture I can build with them. I'm not a carpenter but I spent the first 3rd of my life working with my hands and at 32 had to change careers and pilot a desk. At 25-30 my friend and I were developing concepts for a new fish finder/graph but the idea died off. I built my first pallet wood furniture piece in my 40s with basic woodworking skills from grade school, common sense and listening to people who do this work. I think your point was made, Creativity comes from a few sources in our noggins. Some fizzle out while others use that experience to mentor, teach, share and inspire others.

[@building436]

everything will be fine! you haven't lost anyone!

[@greglewis3903]

You know Rick, I'm thankful for people like you who tell it like it is. A lot of people don't like to be told what they don't want to hear - Those people are still children in an adult's body. I'd rather hear the truth from someone, even if I don't agree with it, then to have the lie to me or tell me what they think I want to hear. Just Tell It!

[@drumswest5035]

Your last video was spot on, i agree with you 100%. A lot of people these days cant even listen to a song all the way through!

[@experiencemedia1148]

Rick, well done, and refreshingly gracious in your response.

[@apexerman1]

Patience is a virtue.