Will Your Existence Be Forgotten?

[@gentillydanny]

Even the photos of parents don't give us a real understanding of who they were at the time of the photo. Another great vid !

[@user-yp2iz5st3d]

Wow. That was amazing. In our daily lives we are the protagonists, the center of our own worlds. But when you take some time to think from that perspective you presented, it is terrifying and comforting at the same time. The word "weird" describes it well. It is good to feel "weirdness" every now and then, so people can think about what we'll leave and take from this brief moment we are here. Thank you for helping promoting that, Dale.

[@kenp9596]

I have watched hundreds of youtube videos and I think this is my all time favorite. Very thought provoking and humbling. Not many videos on youtube that make you stop and think about your life and even your existence in a different way. Thanks.

[@thinkfact]

+Ken P I really appreciate the feedback. Thank you very much for taking the time to watch. Take care.

[@Rikkistahn]

"They say you die twice. Once when you stop breathing and the second, a bit later on, when somebody mentions your name for the last time."

[@jwilder6836]

I'm so glad you did this Think fact. It's something that I've thought about so many times and something I've been so afraid of. Not for me, I don't care of people remember me but for my dad who passed away

[@j.adanin7456]

One of my favorite channels. Always keeps me thinking. When the planet is no longer, there will be no one to remamber it existed. Great stuff.

[@thinkfact]

+J. Adanin I really appreciate the comment, thank you! This video is very special to me, so I'm happy was so well-received! I'm also happy I got you thinking! ;) We will all be forgotten, but hopefully in someway the actions we make as a species will transcend this planet and potentially (hopefully positively) impact something else. Who knows? Take care!

[@j.adanin7456]

Well, if there is no "impact" to anything our existence contributes to reality, then our very nature comes into call for being irrelevant. There is no "point" for us to be here. Right?

[@thinkfact]

J. Adanin Interesting point. Maybe our impact today could be enough to condition whether we as a conscious being manage to break free from the restraints of this universe. haha. Potentially becoming a type V civilization, or something of the sort. :) That said, I think you could definitely make an argument that there is a point to all of this while we are "relevant." But, this stuff can get pretty deep. Haha Take care and have a good one!

[@michealblack798]

Thank you. The fear of falling into oblivion is a real and very present one for me. But it is nice to know I am not the only one to think about it, and its even more consoling to think that nearly everyone will also fall into oblivion. At least I know I'll be in good company!

[@jsonthomas8192]

you don't believe in God:(

[@DirtyStinky]

json thomas Because he isn't real, but that is not relevant to the video.

[@michealblack798]

No need to start a fight guys. Whether or not I believe in God is irrelavent. Please be respectful of others opinions

[@DirtyStinky]

Micheal Black Which is why I said it's not relevant, but ignorance will prevail, it always does.

[@torabisurandomT]

That Atheist Might I ask, in my attempt of trying to understand, are you suggesting all forms of theism is just pure ignorance? Or perhaps a particular religion being pure ignorance? Also do you mean everything relating to theism(umbrella term) or certain aspects for instance take the fallowing questions: when referring to theism do you mean... -The act of believing in the concept of gods or a god creating the world? -The philosophical discussion seeing where theism holds up alongside its criticisms? -Studying into the topic of theism and its impact in the past and current day(history)? Also the impact on people psychologically? -and a bet I can continue onward but I'll let you speak for yourself. And with what you've said, I'm not wanting to step on any toes, yet in response how does ignorance always prevail?

[@christyarnhart4152]

I love this channel. You're content is both new and so thought provoking. Keep up the good work!

[@thinkfact]

+Christy Stracener Thank you! You can count on it too!

[@mcgoldenblade4765]

You know what? Let's make the raccoon seem more important than it really is. Let's all remember the raccoon. #RememberTheRaccoon

[@candypaii]

MetaKnight64 Never forget the Racoon for as long as this channel exists. We shall remember to remember. #RememberTheRacoon

[@elainemarie9470]

I remember the raccoon... *bowing my head down*

[@thinkfact]

MetaKnight64 At some point I think it would be funny to get a little gravestone and put it near the location it passed away.

[@bethy-lou3307]

Dale, you have impacted my life for the better. I'm certain you have impacted many lives. I love your channel and have liked and shared. You are a brilliant young man.

[@thinkfact]

+Beth H Aww shucks. Beth, thank you. I can't tell you how much it means to me to actually hear people say that. To be honest, this is the very reason why I do what I do. It's not for money, fame, it's for context. Sometimes just being able to understand something in a different way can change a persons life for the better. And to be quite honest, that's what it's all about. Even if I'm not remembered for it, these ideas will live on through our actions. Through our impact. I wish you the best Beth, I hope to keep seeing you around as I make more videos! Take care. :)

[@Rickity2345]

Huh. Didn't think I'd be questioning the very nature of my existence and the effect it has on the universe at 2:46 a.m.

[@ruiruii96]

Grandson watches such interesting videos oAo

[@Rickity2345]

Rui ruii does grandma not watch interesting videos?

[@ruiruii96]

Rodney way Grandma--- (flashbacks) Grandma also watches interesting videos.

[@Rickity2345]

Rui ruii yes. Grandma does watch interesting videos.

[@Rickity2345]

***** Connected

[@GuyCraftEasy]

Your videos induce existential crisises

[@thinkfact]

Guy CraftEasy One aspects of these types of videos I try to achieve is to not only bring up such questions, but to also try to provided some other ideas to help ease the stress they can bring.

[@BristolMatt]

What a lovely video! Normally stuff like this is really upsetting to think about, but you put a perfect twist on it and the video was amazingly uplifting! Top work! SUBBED!

[@thinkfact]

Matt ST2 I did find that the subject could potentially be a bit upsetting, but what I try to do with this channel is if I tackle deep topics like this that can be a bit depressing I tried to express a point of view that makes them much less frightening or stressful. Reality doesn't need to be scary. :) I would like to personally welcome you to the community and I hope to see you around! Take care!

[@SpirusOfH]

It may not be the longest back we can track my family tree, but a person from my father's side is Hans Tausen, who's actions not only helped start the Reformation, but also saved a man's life. And that is something that is still being taught in the danish schools today, and probably will for many years to come. Surely forgotten in the end, but now, over 500 years later, still remembered.

[@SpirusOfH]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_Tausen

[@thinkfact]

SpirusOfH That's actually really darn cool! His involvement in the Reformation most likely played a big part in the way history developed around the world. The most famous ancestor I have (current knowledge of) is Edward Winslow, he left for the Americas on the Mayflower and a lot of his descendents ago want to be governors of the colonies. They left for religious reasons, I think they were Reformed or Quakers, I don't quite remember the moment. Thank you for sharing, very fascinating!

[@SpirusOfH]

You're very welcome

[@prepperchris1]

Dale I'm not exactly sure where to start with this but watching your videos you have not just entertaining to me but for the longest time I was scared of non existence I always thought it was my goal to be remembered good or bad but you changed my whole outlook and I think you may have changed my whole life I want to thank you very much for everything that you do you are the best KZbin person so far that I have ever found thank you for changing my life and I will be watching your KZbin channel very carefully

[@thinkfact]

+Chris Janosik Thank you very much for the comment, it really means a lot to me! I love to make videos that can give people different perspectives on how to understand and/or think about the world around them. Especially if it's providing them with an idea they never considered or knew about before. I'm really happy this video meant so much to you, and hearing stuff like that only makes me want to keep making more videos! So again I appreciate the comment, and hope to see you around! Take care.

[@DanXD25]

I remember I used to watch this channel back when it was 'the factoid ' I really enjoyed the videos but I didn't subscribe and I just forgot about the channel. Nice to see how much your channel has grown man!

[@jadog81542]

I'm inspired that someone of your age thinks so deeply. I've been following for awhile. good content pal. keep it up

[@thinkfact]

I appreciate that, thinking deeply over this stuff is something I sometimes feel the world needs a bit more of! I also appreciate you being part of the community, thank you for that! I hope to catch you around, take care!

[@umeshkhanna]

i am lovin it.

[@M-Soares]

Great video Dale! I've been watching you videos for a fairly long time, but you never fail to amaze me, really. Your channel is by far my favorite in all of KZbin, i hope you keep uploading for a very very long time.

[@thinkfact]

M Chibana Well thank you very much, that really means a lot to me! I have a long list of topics that I wanted making the videos and keep adding new ones every time a thought occurs in me, so you can count on there being plenty more videos in the future! ;) Hope to see you there! Take care.

[@shaneadams589]

This was very powerful. It gave me a lot of unexpected courage

[@coreygillom]

Hey Dale, Being African-American male I can't really trace my ancestry back that far. So I've come to peace with that part of my existence. As far as being remembered and not forgotten I think that's the whole craving for immortality that many people have. Trusting how your life was perceived by others is a scary thing. I agree with you living your best life impact people in ways that you will never ever know. No matter how history does or doesn't remember at least you know you made one or many peoples lives better. I just hope now that African-American people lives are chronic better then mine so my ancestors would know who I am and not have the handicap of not having there legacy. On that note thanks again for a great video that provokes thought and good conversation with my friends. Can't wait to see what you come up with next.

[@thinkfact]

corey gillom Hey Corey, One thing I would definitely advise you try to do it's collect as much information over it as you can I make a physical copy of some sort of family tree that you can pass on to your children or other family members one day. One of the biggest dead ends I have is with my Native American ancestry given that they we're relocated by the American and Canadian governments making it practically impossible to trace any of them beyond their relocation. You should try doing some Google searches just for the heck of it someday, with some of the oldest relative you now, and include locations if you can! You might be surprised what you can find by means of a simple search. :) That's actually how I was able to find so much of my Native American family, brought my grandmother to tears when I found names and even some pictures and stuff. We found a whole branch of our family we had no idea existed and we're able to exchange quite a number of pictures, is was pretty amazing Thank you very much for the comment! And you will just have to wait and see, catch you later! :)

[@urbfilms]

I never knew any of my great-grandparents, as they passed away long before I was born, but my parents talk about them to keep their memories alive. I used to be concerned about the fact that my name will be forgotten one day, but as you said in the video, it'd not about who's remembered, rather than what they're remembered for, so hearing stories about my great-grandparents really helps me remember who they were, rather than what their names were. Anyways, great video, and I look forward to more!

[@thinkfact]

Urbfilms What you should consider doing is making a physical copy of the family tree with them so that way you can pass it down! I had the opportunity to talk to my great grandparents and get quite a bit of information on who their ancestors were from them, really expanding my family tree. But, if anything make a record so that way your future family members can have something to refer to when there is no one left to talk to about it with! Always nice to hear from you, thanks for watching!

[@leotato56]

but.....why to remember? The reality is that during our life we are nothing but the temporary representation of human being.

[@RoseUchihachan]

"What's your biggest fear?" "My biggest fear? Oblivion."

[@nancyfalcon2796]

My maternal grandmother always made us clean up our campsite and those around it before we packed up and went back home. I resented picking up the candy wrappers and pop cans others left until she said, "You should always leave a place better than you found it." That is the impact I want to have, whether others remember it or not. That idea informs my every day.

[@iBlake94]

My great uncle did a family tree years back and traced my lineage to 1525 to Rotterdam. His name was Hans Fischer I believe. But this had me thinking, at what point does a majority of the population have similar ancestry? I'm not sure how many generations 500 years spans, but I'm sure I share a lot of my ancestry with a lot of people!

[@heinzbranzlmayer2326]

Over 47 thousand people know about that raccoon now. Even after its death it has become one of the worlds most famous raccoons. ;-)

[@aethernaveritas6703]

I really loved the ending, hope your channel will keep growing.

[@Azad.Unleashed]

Sad and true :'( That's why i would like to be a scientist. To create something life-changing so that i could live forever, well almost forever. Or i can just invent an internet meme about me. Basically the same thing. :P

[@Azad.Unleashed]

Top5Quantum Also, at the quantum level, there is no time. There, space barely exists. Time is only a "sense", which only some animals have, just like echolocation. Higher creatures may be outside of space/time therefore... we humans, can't comprehend what that would be like.

[@mrtubby4856]

Let's hope not becuse you will wish for death sometimes

[@pcgamerz3081]

Top5Quantum lol whats even the point of life? We are all part of the cruel cycle known as life. We eat sleep drink work and try to leave a stain in this pointless world. When one day we will truly be forgotten.

[@Elitefacts]

Awesome Video! Way To Go!

[@ambers628]

This was such a beautiful and thought provoking video! I myself know very little about my family tree...However, my husband's family has been awesome at keeping both physical records and oral records of both his mom and dad's families, going back all the way to the civil war (both sides fought for the South) and before even that. They have old photographs, stories, articles, (and apparently a movie, Merrill's Marauders, his mom's family are related to Frank Merrill). One of his ancestors was part of the original Pony Express, some are descended from Daniel Boone's grandfather (I believe they were cousins to Daniel Boone himself), His great great grandfather worked for the main railroad company that built rails throughout the midwest. They have such good stories and I am so excited to be able to share them with our future children.

[@ButoPulseGames]

This is really thought provoking... makes me want to go out and make a massive fundraiser for poor kids or something

[@thinkfact]

alidoge Happy to hear! I would say do it! Or with anything do something on the side, donate your time to help something, donate food to a shelter, don't overwhelm yourself with a big project unless you're sure you can handle that. Beyond that I would always advise people to just do what they can! ;) Thanks for watching and sharing!

[@DHTHORNE]

I LOVE this video, it's rare that someone brings up an existential question that surprises me in that I never thought of it that way before. I mean, usually, I am comfortable with and accept the idea that my impact on reality is like the domino/butterfly effect, and in that way, I will always be part of the universe. But the idea of being remembered... truly remembered. No wonder so many of our ancestors found such value in tradition and in spiritual practices that deify or immortalize our memories.

[@thinkfact]

D3mang3l Hehe, that's definitely one of my favorite things to hear! Giving somebody a whole new perspective on something is totally awesome! Your last paragraph brings up a pretty good point and interesting idea! I will say it would also be interesting how many people were remembered as someone they truly weren't actually. That could be another potential issue. I'm really happy you enjoyed the video! Thank you for the comment, always nice to hear from you!

[@DHTHORNE]

No, Thank you. I hope I inspired another video, can't wait to see it :)

[@sergio_henrique]

Great thought provoking video, Dale. You know, I think in this day and age, when we are able to register a lot of what we do, we have the opportunity to be remembered like never before. You, with your amazing youtube channel and content, are sure to be appreciated by your descendents. Think about it, what it will be like for your grandchildren to watch one of your videos and truly know what kind of stuff went through your mind in your youth.

[@darienodette]

This is such a good video

[@parallel4]

I've never considered this question. I thought that the only two paths in life were to either enjoy it or to make a difference, but there seems to be a third: to be remembered. Thanks for the thought.

[@thinkfact]

Emerald Daffodils It is pretty fascinating isn't it? And that's an interesting way to put it. Thanks for sharing!

[@BigLobster44]

I've had the pleasure of getting to know my Grandparents especially my Father's Mother and my Mother's Father. Including that I have my Aunt's, Uncle's, Cousin's even now I don't see or know much about other than what they post on Facebook. I can trace my personal lineage to my Great Great Grandparents thanks to my Grandparents telling me about them when I was young. My paternal roots are German & English, while my maternal roots are Welsh, English, Scottish, Norwegian and Austrian. Great Video!

[@ssholum]

"Overlap"... That's a good word for it...

[@williampfeifer2136]

I often wonder how our digital footprint will extend our "existence". We live in a time where there is a constant stream of data that follows us. Who is to say that by the time we pass our every word we typed and picture we snapped could be collected and passed down? Obviously, if there was something that knocks us back to the stone age that record would be lost, but what if that event never happens? What if we get the Star Trek future where everything is on a galactic computer, able to be accessed by anyone at anytime. Who knows, maybe 1000 years from now some historian will stumble past this video and read this comment and think "Wow, those guys were pretty smart." Or not. Another great video either way.

[@SANTORO61]

I enjoy your videos. I am pleased to see there are fine intelligent young people doing useful things! Kudos!

[@sophiebloom2069]

That was a really touching video. I really enjoyed it and only now I have realised that the furthest back I can remember is to my GREAT grandparents let alone my GREAT GREAT GREAT GREAT grandparents!

[@mkloven101]

i only can trace back to my grandparents .-.

[@thinkfact]

mkloven101 Do some Google searches online using your last name and location that you think you may have had ancestors, you might be able to find online grave records and/or census information! If you're interested in trying to find out more over it. If anything, make a physical copy of a family tree now and record as many people as you can so that way you can start passing it on! Thank you for sharing!

[@diashneegounden3705]

I absolutely love all of your videos! Thank you Dale for the thought provoking ideas and concepts. :D

[@thinkfact]

+Diashnee Gounden Thank you for taking the time to watch, I appreciate it!

[@diashneegounden3705]

+Think Fact I admire you. You are an inspiration to many.

[@GoTownMedia]

I can trace back to 1600s France. But I only ever met one of my great-grandparents, and nobody else higher up the family tree.

[@thinkfact]

GameOverTown Same here, specifically Brittany France. He would eventually travel in settling Québec. Maybe some of our ancestors knew each other. ;)

[@GoTownMedia]

Think Fact haha maybe. Mine came from Savoie.

[@Missle1001]

I will not forget the raccoon! His legacy lives on!

[@caxcana]

What you say in this video makes a lot of sense. Thank you, I'll share it, it's worth to view.

[@williamprince1864]

Another great video, you continue to fascinate me with all your theories!

[@thinkfact]

William Prince It really means a lot to me that people like all of these concepts! Finally I have a reason to think so critically overstuff, haha! Thank you for the comment, and take care!

[@laserfliptoboneless]

Here is the most simple answer you can get from a person on the street: Eventually. Not hating you make good videos I can see you take time and pride in your videos, that is why you make so good videos

[@thinkfact]

Unedited 02 Eventually is for sure. It will most likely happen at some point. Thank you very much, that really means a lot to me! I put a lot of time into these videos because I want them to be good! And it means a lot to me if people enjoy them. Thank you for taking the time to watch! :) Take care.

[@bananaman1439]

Speaking of impact, you made the impact on me by telling me that there's more to life than being remembered.

[@freesci8863]

As we are in the beginning of the digital era, almost everybody will be traceable for a long timev(assuming that the information is kept somewhere). But does that account as being remembered? Hardly. Anyway, I personally prefer being forgotten. I find something comforting about being both a spectator and an anonymous but yet acitve actor in this world. For example, does anybody remember who made the first pancake? Probably not. But still, we know he was an awesome guy.

[@SonofAxman]

Another thought-provoking video, fantastic work, man!

[@kennyruiz3301]

This channel, my god, it's great keep up the outstanding videos mate

[@thinkfact]

+Kenny Ruiz Well I really appreciate you taking the time to watch, thank you! And you can count on it, I hope to see you around!

[@roelliesafari9988]

Amazing and thought provoking video, so for the question of the video I did some digging into my family tree. My dad told me about a site he found a while back that went back into our family all the way to the 1700s. But most of those people on there aren't known, they're regestired, but much like lydia are only known by name. My dad also got some copies from official documents, including a birthcertificate of my great great father. Lastly my grandfather could tell me about his grand grand father, so that's the furthest back I can go in my family tree to a person with alot of stories known.

[@thinkfact]

Sofian Kluft I'm really happy you thought so and I'm happy to hear! Depending on where you're from, you might be able to Google search census information and find a lot more ancestors you might've not known about. None of my family new Lydia's birth year, but I found my grandfather's dad and the census record and was able to trace all the way back to her including many other people. Works for some people! Thank you very much for sharing and have a good one

[@Andrew-ky8vr]

In case you are wondering (I did this about three week ago)... my 10th great grandfather is Hans Flager, born in 1647, in Wertheim, Main-Tauber-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Died in 1694, in Prussia. I can go as far back as my 11th great grandfather, Viet Flager (Hans' father), born in 1620, somewhere in Germany I find it so cool that I know the story of me... Hans' son, Zacharias, came to New York from Central Germany and began a life... then several generations later and some moving around New York and other US. states... I came along

[@johnrobinson7696]

I love that you brought up great-grandparents. My great-grandfather fought in the American Civil War, of course I never knew him. His son, my grandfather, were he alive today, would be 133 years old. That said, I've traced one line as far back as 1624 New Amsterdam, thanks to the work of many others. That goes back a mere 10 generations. That said, your video is spot-on. Who knows about the other thousands.

[@ivanamok10001]

Dale you are an interesting human beeing.I love knowledge the way you do, thanks for the videos!

[@lesma1997]

This was a really enjoyable video, and with a very interesting topic at that. Nice job man. :)

[@thinkfact]

Marko Males Happy to hear, thank you for taking the time to watch!

[@deborahmills3508]

Thank you for this video. I wonder how many people out there think about being forgotten. I do. I hope my legacy is one if good things.

[@michaelkraus8407]

The farthest I can trace back my lineage is to my great grandfather Jacob Calish who was a horse thief and later was a soldier in WW1 in the Russian army who later deserted. Besides that its only my paternal grandfathers parent's who lived in Germany. Great video by the way, one of the best so far.

[@TheAnwarocnrolla]

I really loved this topic. Not many people think about stuff like this. But things like this are what I ponder from time to time. Keep it up bro 👌🏼👍🏼💯

[@EuropeanQoheleth]

That's one reason why I like to get stuff done on the internet; for what I thought about this or that to be preserved for the future and for me to not be forgotten. Perhaps I might not be fully remembered but if I've done more good than harm then my life will have been worth it.

[@FreePalestine460]

Dale's existence will never be forgotten!

[@thinkfact]

War Rock Maybe. But I am more interested in leaving a positive impact on the world more so than becoming famous or forever more remembered. ;)

[@CastawayRY]

I always look forward to seeing uploads from you to which they never disappoint.

[@NB-mj2ys]

Our generation will be able to have the chance at immortality, stuff like nano tech, cryogenics and lots of other stuff becoming only more and more possible, so I plan to live for ever, that old, "I want to live forever through my actions" can go to hell, I want to live forever the other way.

[@joking2052]

I can trace back to one of my great great great great grandmothers. I can't remember her name at this moment but I have it on record. She lived until she was 96 and was in the newspaper for it.

[@thinkfact]

Jo King You might be able to Google search her and find some census records on her and find more family! I was able to do this with some of my great great grandparents and so on found a lot of ancestry information. You might be able to do it yourself at some point! Thank you for sharing!

[@aurag1760]

I just love your videos, keep up the good work !

[@thinkfact]

Aurélien Agnès I really appreciate that, thank you very much! And you can count on it!

[@lydiamehm8139]

So happy I found this channel!!

[@thinkfact]

Thank you for taking the time to check my stuff out!

[@theshak06]

I watched a few vids. You are an intrepid guy. You deserve a subscribe and many more. Never stop producing brilliant content.

[@CozyGamer92]

This video is pure beauty, truly inspiring.

[@erianle123547]

I'm lucky enough to come from a relatively well known family tree, the Koontz family. While I can't trace each individual generation, I can trace my ancestry as a whole back to the 1100s.

[@thinkfact]

Draya Waters That's actually pretty amazing! I've got to (massive amount of greats) grandfathers that I was able to trace back to England and Britney (France) that came to the Americas in the early 1600s. From there I could probably go back further. One problem is the French last names have changed in spelling so much due to them having married into native American families that tended not to be extremely literate and it didn't help that the English population couldn't spell any French names verbally. Haha. But I'm working on it. I love this type of stuff so it's a great project! At one point I'd like to make a massive family tree. Thank you for sharing!

[@erianle123547]

No problem, I was taught about my ancestry when I was little, I even have a family coat of arms.

[@Theokins100]

I often wonder about this kind of stuff, it really makes you think. I'm an aspiring writer, and I think that walking into a library, really brings home this thought to me. I go into a library; and much like the photo of the racoon, the books I see are records of people's existence. I think of an idol of mine; JRR Tolkien, a man who died more than fifty years ago, and whose works are still being read nearly 80 years after their publication- I think of the Romantics; poets like Shelley and Blake, and their works which I studied in literature in highschool, from two hundred years ago. I think of Shakespeare, who's play's have lasted half a milenium- people who live on through their works. And then I think of the other artists, the other writers; the ones who wrote poems and stories and who's works were forgotten- the ones whose books now sit underneath cobwebs, or in boxes in attics, lost, but still with the possibility that one day, maybe, just maybe someone will find them, and they might be read again. And so that's all I hope for. That one day, a hundred years after I'm gone, someone will go into a library or a second-hand book-store and see a very old, ragged book sitting on a shelf, pull it out and read "Written by...", flick through the pages and stop for half a second. Like the photo- the book is a record of existence. Being remembered isn't important, but being knowing you had an impact, or will continue to have an impact on the world, I feel, is- it makes you feel less insignificant- if I'm forgotten, I don't really care, but I feel I'm much more concerned about if my work completely is forgotten- because I feel my work, can still change people's lives even after I'm gone.

[@mmsquad1993]

With our technology and ease of getting information, I think our existence will be remembered for as long as technology keeps up. Think of videos like this one, and many more that exist on the web, your ancestors in the future could look back and see and view your existence. Our personal lives with video, pictures, and text can and most likely live on for decades, and possibly centuries to come thanks to the existence of the technologies we have today.

[@thinkfact]

Marc Moran That's a very good point and one I've been thinking about myself! There will be all lot of information our ancestors will be able to have as a resource to look us up, I just hope it's not an overload and/or one day these websites remove a lot of the old stuff. Especially if her whatever reason they tank as a company. But I definitely think our generation will become one of them best documented in history. With the next few potentially being better as more sophisticated technology finds its way around the world. Thanks for sharing!

[@mohamedkhan3078]

I can remember up to my grandparents from my dad side and only my grandmother for my mom side,That the best i can do.

[@vish3386]

+mohamed khan Me too

[@ssholum]

I only know all of a generation of my direct ancestors up to my grandparents, but I do know some people from over ten generations back. The oldest being 15 generations back. Some people impact history enough that their names and deeds are recounted hundreds or thousands of years back.

[@rkayev9618]

your videos are amazing. you're worth subscribing for

[@yokab]

One of your best videos to date, well done. Unfortunately I can only trace to my grandparents and I wish I could find out more.

[@thinkfact]

Kobi Tzarfati Depending on which country you're from you might be able to find some old census information and/or grave records! Try to do some Google searches with last names of your ancestors that you do know of and locations, you might be able to find a few hits! Who knows. If anything, create a physical family tree now that way you could pass it on to future generations of your family! Wish you the best, and I'm happy you really liked the video!

[@yokab]

Think Fact Thank you very much man

[@torgeirHD03]

One day people may never remember us but that doesnt mean we are forgotten everyone Impacts the world in small ways even if our actions fade over time we are never truly forgotten :)

[@37Delan]

i wish i could like this video a thousand times , it was just awesome !! thank you

[@thinkfact]

Delan Sarmad Well I appreciate that, a lot of work goes into these videos but it means the world to me that people find them so meaningful! Thank you!

[@gorgongorgon263]

The realisation that we all will be forgotten hurts the sense of my existence.

[@FJB_USA_1ST]

Great! and I don't even know my Grandparents. I wonder how and at what point my existence will be remembered and then forgotten...as a great great Grandmother? Gawd, It's all so depressing to think about. Lovely vid!

[@TokioHotelISKawaii]

Yet another really amazing video! It's really fascinating how you started talking about a racoon and end up making me want to rethink about the whole purpose of my existence. btw you look tired, take care :) Thanks :)

[@thinkfact]

Kim Follese I was able to put it in three separate ideas, understanding how we already have so many living things that's existence will be forgotten, how we ourselves have forgotten so much of our own family, and how to cope with our own existence potentially being forgotten. I'm happy you liked it! I'm a bit tired, I've had so much work. Haha, having a more somber video doesn't help either. Thank you for sharing, have a good one!

[@torabisurandomT]

Exciting to see others thinking what your thinking! Edit*[though thinking about it, perhaps a monoculture would be boring, hm] Anyways, I wanted to throw out there Adventure Time's episode Simon and Marcy for, at least to me, I wounder if anyone else made a connection from this video to that with {Spoiler, how Simon must lose his persona in order to protect Marcy in turn as with the domino and butterfly effect leading to the future where Marcelline eventually meets Fin and Jake along with the Ice King still legging around- though a criticism is that they would be zombi-fied if Simon did not do what he did, but I think the episode was more symbolic of Simon making the action of protecting Marcelline over his own existence. end Spoiler} What Do You Think?

[@staxvlr]

Dude, you deserve more subs! your videos are so interesting and cool!

[@Orf]

Good videos dude. Curious, do you read of a TelePrompTer? Memorize? Or use a computer monitor?

[@imnotselma3305]

If we go far enough into the future, everything we know of will end up in oblivion. Even the earth itself. If you ever get upset over the thought that your impact on the world will most likely be temporary, remember that everything is. All we can do in life is to make the now and possible the the future as good as possible, because there is no forever. These are the exact thoughts that made me spend 40 minutes in the shower, simlpy staring at the curtains today...

[@Rickwmc]

I wrote a book and got it published. After I bite the dust, the book might extend my memory in the recollection of others but not for very long.

[@cellfonelive]

Very beautiful and thoughtful Video. Thank you for making this :-)

[@noahdesrs]

"Dude... it was just a picture of a dead raccoon." - my stoned as fuck friend after about 10seconds of staring in the void at the end of this video

[@thinkfact]

Jonathan Desserres Haha, that raccoon is all of us. ;)

[@tiagoaguiar9534]

I know that my great great grandfather came from America to a Portuguese island (I think he ran away or something). But then I know one of my great grandmothers was alive when I was a kid and my dad tells me about her but yeah I'd like to know about how their lives were, thanks for this video Dale :)

[@thinkfact]

***** Thank you for taking the time to watch! Have you ever find time and are interested, I would definitely advise you to see If you can make a physical copy of your family tree with your parents! A lot of information and starting to become more available online too, so you might be able to find some more stuff on that! Thanks for taking the time to watch! Take care. :)

[@ariseira_]

1. Okay I seriously thought this was a Vsauce video when I saw it in my sub box until I clicked on it. 2. On half my mom's side of the family I could trace my ancestors back pretty far, and on half my dad's. I wish the other parts of the family had kept better records!

[@NizarAlAufi]

Another excellent video! I can partially trace back to my great great grand parents.

[@RetroRupp]

RIP - 1975 Raccoon.

[@chmtech]

I watched this video a few months ago, and now stumbled upon it again. And I remembered the raccoon!!! In a sense, you could say he now has elements of a historical figure :)

[@miraj0072004]

Very nice video... something that I've always pondered over myself...in 100 years how insignificant will I be...The "I" I take to be important,will be gone forever...It's a depressing thought

[@tophu7903]

I don't know much about my family tree further than my grandparents. I only know one great grandparent well*. *well in the sense I know of him.

[@legion1a]

I know I will be remember in some small part for a long time.. Writings I created in the 1990's are archived in the Smithsonian. I can trace, or at least my sister has traced my father's mother's line to 1617 in Holland when he moved there from Germany. That ancestor was a German mercenary soldier. Nothing before that, she and my cousin used church and (I think) census records to do the search. We just know names and nothing about them. On my mothers side we can be traced to the time of the American Revolution. I enjoyed this video, food for thought!

[@adil9198]

you are awesome... i don't know about me but you will certainly create an impact on this world :) blessings from India

[@thinkfact]

+Mohd Adil I appreciate that a lot, take care!

[@aronenark8184]

Dale, your video has inspired me to create a video testimony for my descendants: a visual record of my existence and significance to their lives. It shall be nothing more than an account, but it will at least implant in my descendents' lives confirmation of my reality beyond simply my existence. Thus, I shall attempt to avoid oblivion.

[@curiousciaran2306]

Thanks- this video made my day a lot more interesting Dale :-)

[@thinkfact]

CuriousCiaran Thanks for taking the time to watch!

[@theinfohub206]

Great video as always with a great positive message! My question is, with the Internet so popular today and with so many people using it, will future generations know more about us than we do about our ancestors? For example, someone's blog from 2015 could be found and read by someone in 2315 on the Internet, and would have a much smaller chance than a letter written in 1715 to be destroyed in 300 years. However, the Internet could get so big that specific sites could be hard to find. What do you think?

[@thinkfact]

Infohub I've actually thought quite a bit about that and almost incorporated that into this video. I definitely think with all of the information that will be preserved on the Internet, our descendents i(f they can find our accounts) will definitely be able to have more access to information over who we are than past ancestors. That's simply because we have better means of preserving information over us. And who knows, we might not even reach the limit. What will it be like for your children and their children and so one. I definitely feel anybody born within the Internet age and actively used it, will make it easy for their ancestors to learn more about them if they are interested and information is not deleted.

[@agustinvenegas5238]

I once heard that you die twice, the first time when your heart stops beating and the second time when your name is last said, sadly i know nothing about my family further back that my grandparents' parents, on one side my dad's grandparents came from Spain, but they're sadly just points in a family tree, i know nothing about them asides from the fact that they had a family and sons and daughters