Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
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Animation videos explaining things with optimistic nihilism since 12,013. We’re a team of illustrators, animators, number crunchers and one dog who aim to spark curiosity about science and the world we live in. To us nothing is boring if you tell a good story. For updates on our videos and other news from the kurzgesagt universe follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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How The Immune System ACTUALLY Works – IMMUNE
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
The video explains the complexity of the human immune system, its components, and the process of fighting an infection, ending with an introduction to the book 'Immune' by Philip Detmer.
This Virus Shouldn't Exist (But it Does)
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
The video explores the complex and invisible world of microorganisms, focusing on the mysterious nature of viruses, their classification as living or non-living, and recent discoveries that challenge our understanding of them.
Quantum Computers Explained – Limits of Human Technology
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
The video explains the concept of quantum computing, its potential applications, and how it compares to traditional computing.
Did The Future Already Happen? - The Paradox of Time
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
An exploration of the concept of time, questioning the existence of past, present, and future, and discussing theories of time in relation to relativity and quantum mechanics.
4.5 Billion Years in 1 Hour
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
A detailed musical train ride through Earth's 4.5 billion-year history, from its fiery beginnings to the present.
Ancient Life as Old as the Universe
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The video explores the speculative origins of life in the universe and promotes the 12,024 Human Era Calendar.
The Internet is Worse Than Ever – Now What?
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
The video discusses the misconception that social media creates ideological echo chambers and the actual ways it affects human psychology and society.
We Need to Rethink Exercise - The Workout Paradox
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Exercising is less effective for losing weight than commonly believed, due to the body's energy budget and compensatory behaviors.
There Are Thousands of Alien Empires in The Milky Way
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The video explores the possibility of alien empires in the Milky Way, comparing space colonization to Polynesian navigation, and considering the difficulties of sustaining interstellar civilizations.
Your Tattoo is INSIDE Your Immune System. Literally
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
The video explains the intricate process of tattooing and the immune system's response that makes tattoos permanent.
How To Destroy The Universe
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
An exploration of the universe's potential ends: Heat Death, Big Rip, and Big Crunch, and an acknowledgment of the support from the Human Era Calendar sales.
The Moment Kurzgesagt Changed Forever
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
Kurzgesagt evolved from a passion project to a full-fledged endeavor, thanks to the Human Era Calendar, which symbolizes unity and human progress.