Did You Know 2.0

[@CapsTheArbiter]

For anyone looking for the song, It's on KZbin with the title "Ambient grooves-13.clouds" You're welcome.

[@davidreagan1287]

Finally!

[@Brandencarroll1]

After 15 years of wondering, wow. Thank you

[@spleenbuster]

"kids who have never held a textbook will hold the world." that is one of the most powerful lines i have every seen. the amazing opportunities that lie in store are astounding.

[@Brandencarroll1]

2022, The USA is still the world's largest English speaking country.

[@zepedy2]

this is one of the best vids on youtube at the moment! the music is well chosen and making the information in a simple and comic way makes kids actually want to read it

[@MrVpassenheim]

The China statistic about "having the most English speakers" by 2017. Talk about somebody REALLY miscalculating lol.

[@md.shihabsharar8753]

still funny in 2021

[@claudebrownjr883]

it is true now

[@dany2217]

It is true

[@damianpodcast]

A great reminder of where were are going as we look at a new year. I also recommend DYK 3 and 4. This is a great introduction to so many presentations to start to frame any conversation about the future.

[@mikedimimd]

First couple of min, are dramatically skewed. does not take into account the population of the respective countries (India, China). The reason English is widely spoken is because it is the language of money/influence/advancement. sounds shitty, but its true. Makes Americans look bad in my opinion- when they talk about graduation rates, and job changes. The main reason for that is because we are as free as we are, and we are not stuck in any kind of caste system. A nobody from nowhere with no education can become a millionaire or accomplish great things for humanity. That why people literally will risk their life to get here. Just some common facts left out of this did you know? video.

[@Spiny1990]

I believe that this video is absolutely amazing, I spent a majority of my High School career at a Charter school where we learned about things like this and I've even showed this video to different organizations as part of different presentations. It's amazing how we are so dependent on information, and I'd like to go back to my High School today and do this presentation again.

[@Lukeff7]

This is such a lovely video. All the information tied in with that music is beautiful.

[@karmieboo]

Truly inspirational video. "Kids who have never held a textbook, will now hold the world." I love that line. This is definitely going in my favourites.

[@tamsenb]

THE MUSIC: The song on this version is a custom soundtrack made specifically for this video. You only way you can download it is by going to the "shifthappens" link in the description at the top-right on this KZbin page. Then click on "Various Versions and Source Files" on the left hand side of the page. You can find the downloadable audio file separately under "Source Files". I just downloaded it into iTunes and it works.

[@pound9696]

Now that I am in my late forties and have been around the block enough times, I define success more broadly than is emphasized here. Being educated and making money is a much lesser part of my wholeness as a living, thriving being. What I have learned about my self and what ultimately brings me joy and peace is not taught in schools, churches or in the vast majority of homes in this culture.

[@DanSpengeman]

ANSWER TO MUSIC QUESTION: It seems to be an original mix. The audio file can be downloaded from their wiki website, referenced in the comments of the video/user. Look under Version 2.0 and the .AIFF file can be downloaded (130 MB high quality download) Hope that helps everyone who's looking for the tune.

[@bigsisshan]

On the first day of school this year, my science teacher had us watch this video... I couldn't stop thinking about it for the rest of the day.

[@krs239]

I remember watching this video in 2008, and now 80% of my kids that I teach (in high school) are younger than it. Time flies.

[@Deltie]

Yeah, gave me chills a few times, i saw an early version awhile ago. now the video has changed so much.... Wonderful, were learning about a similar concept in sociology.

[@sjantle]

All of those amazing stats and everyone wants to identify the music...the universal language...love it and love the music!

[@pound9696]

This presentation sounds like a very good cause directing attention to areas in education which can be greatly improved. Yet, the lessons that we need to learn the most are not even comprehended until we find that what was worked so hard for to achieve did not bring what we needed more than anything.

[@jlynn647]

Probably the only thing I remember about going to ITT Tech for Criminal Justice was watching this. Good music tho.

[@MysticChibiTigerGirl]

Notice all of the 'Did you Know' videos speed up their pace as time goes on. I love these so much! I really love Earth and how all of this change and advancement is possible.. It's so... Amazing..

[@Monsuco]

Pardon me, but am I the only one who sees all of this as a positive thing. Society is advancing rapidly, and at the same time the rate of advancement is itself advancing rapidly. Society is creating new and wonderful things. I just had a surgery a few weeks ago. The procedure I had didn't exist a few years ago and required equipment that didn't exist until a few years before it. Every new child will experience advancments we cannot even imagine. Every new brain adds to our advancement. Marvelous

[@BoltroBankai]

Watched this for the first time in my Computer Applications class, and it interested me. I like this version better than the newer one. Maybe it's just the look and the amazing music put with it, but still these are awesome.

[@emmanuelballer]

Great video, and as an MBA student at top 5 B-School, very informative. Only question- what does Great Britain being a global super power in 1900 (0:47) have to do with life as we see it a century later? Please post same description of a country as of 2000- it'll have a much greater impact, and much more meaning! Thanks, and keep up the great work Explain Visual Thinking...

[@fernfractal]

@xplane: since the wiki is now dead, can you tell me when the og video was made?

[@behindmyclosedeyes]

The song is "Clouds" by Paul Reeves.

[@MaybeWeAintUs]

I viewed this today in a professional development course (for teachers). Very enlightening! Would love to see the updated stats.

[@ymashalom]

This was a real eye-opener! I forwarded this to my district's administration. Yma Rosenthal

[@Dagadugu]

This is seriously one of the most effective videos I've ever seen in my life and the information is just like "WOW!" I hope all the information won't be bad for the world

[@MrSr1234]

I love this song. The message is very good as well, but this song is very relaxing.

[@pound9696]

"Success" has different definitions. I have been a CEO, owned several businesses, made six figure incomes and I would not define that as success, perhaps more of a handicap to development of lasting joy, as personal peace and inner consciousness have been more satisfying than all of my other endeavors.

[@stradivari08]

I was informed by my brother to watch this.Yeah, do not underestimate the affection of technology to our life! How many people here have seen "Charlie the Unicorn" through the net? This video is so inspiring ,let's start thinking for our future!

[@LuNiTa1718]

don't take anything for granted, appreciate every single thing you have, no matter how small it is. We're living our lifes so fast and we don't notice that we are making so much damage to our selves as the universe. I think that we have to begin to ourselves and try to be more aware with our acts

[@Edwards3Carrots]

Saw this in my school assembly - loved it ever since. It really makes you think, doesn't it?

[@polkapiggy]

I find it amazing how when i asked my head teacher for her email she said she didn't have one but when i asked a new teaching assistant for hers she gave me a selection of four.

[@BinxyBrown]

I saw this in my CIS class the other day, amazing stuff, really.

[@neko90]

watched it in class and decided to watch it again..interesting..the colour n design is simple but effective..awesome =3

[@sutra46]

A version of this video was first created as a presentation to teachers of an American school, that is why. I find nothing negative in it ( am not a US citizen and my first language is not English) its just to start a dialogue about the change in the world as it happens. :-)

[@richardpcollins]

Excellent presentation, It is quite unbelievable how fast the world is changing at the moment, but also really exciting!

[@Keymaster2022]

i too saw this first in class...its amazing. I live in south Texas and i have normal conversations with my friend in Saltlake city Utah everyday through text messaging. 10 years ago people didn't do that,

[@jeahlaguardia]

I am an ordinary Mass Communication student and my professor asked me to explain this in class. I find it very interesting yet complex to discuss. Hope I can execute the task successfully.

[@KhaledSelim]

those who made this video are super-smart what a way to introduce your information to the viewers WOW

[@benly32]

I saw this when I was in the 7th grade and I'm pretty sure it made my teacher shed a tear

[@LNKArbiter]

This is some incredible stuff, truly a work of genius. Whatever sparked these men to create the original, I hope they continue doing it, we could use more people like them in the world, advocates for the educational system, and for the future generations.

[@nhibbs3]

click on the link in their description. Click on various versions and source files, and then it is under source files. it is 135 mb

[@MildInconvenience]

I have to agree with you on your last statement Rsiewell: education should be about learning, not training for a job/career. I distinctly remember being annoyed back in high school about people stressing the importance of grades and qualifications for the purposes of finding jobs. To me it made it seem as though it was more a case of "learn so that you can make more money" rather than "learn so that you can expand your knowledge" as it should be.

[@123norway]

The vid is awesome, but its the music that is truly beautiful and relaxing!

[@njiakweli]

Great presentation. very entertaining and great play of text

[@EDunbarS]

So relevant this is great! Also, our education system is still based as it was in the 1800s during the industrial revolution. Back then, there were two types of people: Ones who had the mental skills to help develop new technology (back then mostly factories) and those who didn't. This is why there is one 'model student' we judge all students by. Hard to believe how much our world has changed and our education system HAS NOT. Thank you for the vid, favorited, 5/5.

[@cartmanandkylefan]

I watched this in class today. I love it.

[@tantanman2852]

wow i like the presentation in this one more:) the facts are even more incredible seeing it again!

[@CoventryUniversity]

this film is beautiful

[@Sumer61]

I like the music in this. The information is incredible!

[@edisonoside]

Nature with all it's wondrous glory!... Man is not as awesome as he thinks... Our artificial side and our love for it never ceases to amaze me.

[@dandandamattressman]

i play this video while im studying just for the music....turns me into a study train that is unstoppable

[@NoahTruman]

i don't know the name or artist of this particular track but if i had to guess i'd say it's olafur arnolds. All his music is very similar to this, you'd like it

[@Nesaaraa]

Good video. It was shown to us at college, just had to watch it again. :)

[@BigNickontheDrum]

If we don't get technology/media literacy curriculums in our classrooms, the next generation is destined to fail. This is an INCREDIBLE video.

[@CanwllCorfe615]

beautiful video, beautiful song, interesting facts, one of the best things ive seen on youtube

[@NsaneNtheNbrane]

I love these "shift happens" videos. This one is giving me a spiritual vibe. It reminds me of the painting in the Sistine Chapel where the man is trying to reach out and touch God.

[@lex91793]

I saw this in school today, and I thought it was incredible. Myspace would be the 5th largest country if it were one!

[@MyPaperBleedsInk]

We watched it in my Pre-Engineering class yesterday. It's really interesting.

[@marchioof]

wow this video taught me a few things it helps me understand things that i don't know about in the other places that are going on right now.

[@123norway]

The music is fantastic!

[@8lilchan8]

thats true! e-learning is great, but having a presential teaching, meaning that students can have personal contact with the teacher is really important for an apropiate learning, it can't be all virtual... but or course it helps to integrate the use of technologies and great resourses for teaching :)

[@HaradrimDC]

Videos like this show us the capacity of the human race. Teachers who really cares about the future should stop creating ambientalists and start creating people that are proud of their species achievments. And this is just the beggining.

[@acdcsrs]

whats funny is that my school district has held the same exact mission statement for over 20 years, yea 1989... its "we are here to give your child the knowledge he/she will need to succeed in the future"

[@3das]

Amazing job by Karl Fisch and Scott McLeod. I even like the soundtrack in this update. BTW, if you ever wanted to download it, this site has it in MP3 format: brianzajac(dot)com/2008/04/did-you-know-20-music-soundtrack(dot)htm

[@NemanjaSimovic]

God bless your America! :) You are example of freedom, and thank you for learning us, either easy or hard way. Your country is dream for everyone, and I mean everyone. Now you can have it and live it. ;) Regards from Serbia.

[@cathy8680]

your grammar and English and spelling are perfect examples of the problem with American education. And I say that as a teacher here in the US. We simply can't compete because we don't want to push our children too far or too hard. The teachers want to do more, but parents and school boards are afraid of hurting our children. Things are always supposed to be "fair!" Unfortunately, fair is why we're behind and falling farther.

[@Anzallos]

Saw a video of this series for the first time in my Intro Engineering course. WAS EPIC

[@charmed101fan]

I saw this video yesterday in class it was very good. Even though we did not get to see the entire thing it was very intersting, 5 stars every time i see it.

[@makavelli1234]

i cant even explane how this video opens my eyes

[@Lukeff7]

"This video accelerates my heart.."

[@wildman473]

i love this music and its so interesting and it actually really grips u and puts u in a position to say..."wow"

[@lounger57]

Knowledge and technology have been increasing and improving since the beginning of the human race.

[@JL_hahaha0303]

the background sound is great, kind of mysterious, bit of spooky, attract you to keep watching. oh yea so as the graphics ^ ^

[@lazerbud]

I love the music in this video! Can anyone tell me who this music is by?

[@SnackPatrol]

Did you know? That when it snows? Your eyes become alive, and the light that you shine can be seen? BABY

[@mnsicer]

Still love this music

[@Shivaumma]

OK. It's all about what Charles Leadbeater said:"In the past you were what you owned...Now you are what you share". That's the nowadays world but we will survive. Namaste friend!

[@crackerkiller89]

Amazing video. Excellent job.

[@SoccerBoi500]

Wow.....That really makes you reflect on stuff.

[@HabboLova1234]

thx 4 da info... This imformation is astonishing! What's the name of this song? It suits in perfect with this music video.

[@Horhew]

Very interesting video. What's the name of the song in the background? Is it an original composition made specifically for this video?

[@vinayfound]

Three times as many words in the English language since Shakespeare's time, and no one to put them together to make anything even remotely as beautiful as "Grief fills the room up of my absent child..." (King John)

[@freakyphysicsguy]

It is an amusing point that in 2006 they used myspace as the big social network example, when it had about 100 million users, but just 4 years later myspace is dying and Facebook has half a billion users. I love the message of this video.

[@utuber93r]

'TheEpic3' is wrong, there is just under 7 billion humans in the world today. Quality video, I recomend it to anyone.

[@sanjithechef]

so interesting i didn't want to stop in the middle of the video

[@BrotherMichigan]

The laws of physics do not break down, it is just that the scale on which the individual particles in the computer are manipulated in order to do calculations are so small that quantum effects become significant. Last I checked, quantum mechanics was still physics. =)

[@StringsCrusader]

it doesnt mean that english will replace all OTHER languages. It's just that when dealing with business, its better if everyone speaks the same language. They can still use their native languages...

[@HIP1012]

I am two years late....but all they are trying to do is show how fast our technology is expanding. It is also showing how we as humans need to take a stand and stay with the fastest form of technology, and as humans we need to make adjustments because our society is forming into a technology based and our schools can not keep up due to the lack of federal funding!!! time to step up and really look at what is happening

[@NicoArgentinaBarca]

They should definitely make a sequel, or another updated version

[@abebabe1031]

where can i get this MP3??? i like the music... so uplifting with yet a litlle sad tone to it... and i like the SoundFX... its cool.

[@akujimihendrix]

i had something to do so i wanted to stop watching the video, but i just couldnt stop.. it keeps u thinking and wondering.. nice video..

[@dwf56]

Did You Know 1.0 is far more engaging than 2.0 -- particularly in its graphics and music. 2.0 does explain in its ending segment what 1.0 only somewhat cryptically alluded to in its ending ("So what does it all mean?) -- it's about education. And the addition of a call to action regarding education, and a link to a Web site enhances the content of 2.0, although the execution of 1.0 is superior.

[@alvarosave]

thx for telling me because I needed an answer, now it all makes sense.

[@Ambushofblacks]

also we learn by quoting others, if we come up with somthing creative or understandable in a different view point it is considered wrong/ not cricular enough...

[@marchioof]

You know this video did teach me a few things that i never knew before and imagine what this video can teach with young minded children too. And not just that, adults too young or old very helpful to me and everyone else. 5 stars

[@tmcdon]

I really like this music. Would be nice if someone could post who/where it is from

[@CaptainNemarco]

the music is so beautiful. anyone who knows what the song is called or where i can find it, please help. my appreciation could not be put into words.