Tom Scott
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Hi, I'm Tom Scott. These are some of the things I've made and done. They'll probably come back to haunt me in a few years' time. Contact me: https://www.tomscott.com/contact/ • • • This channel is a production of Pad 26 Limited, registered in England and Wales, № 11662641. Registered office: Amelia House, Crescent Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1QR (This address is only for legal documents; no other mail will be forwarded.)
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Tom Scott
The video explains the challenges of keeping online projects functional over time, due to the changing nature of web services and APIs.
Why you can't buy Dasani water in Britain
Tom Scott
A detailed account of Dasani's failed launch in the UK and the marketing mistakes that led to it.
YouTubers have to declare ads. Why doesn't anyone else?
Tom Scott
The video explores the disparity in advertising regulations between influencers and traditional media, such as TV and film.
FizzBuzz: One Simple Interview Question
Tom Scott
The video discusses the challenges of hiring programmers and proposes using the FizzBuzz test as a coding exercise during interviews.
After ten years, it's time to stop making videos.
Tom Scott
The video reflects on ten years of content creation, celebrates milestones, and announces a break from the weekly format.
How they saved the holes in Swiss cheese
Tom Scott
The video explains the science of hole formation in Swiss cheese and how modern practices influenced this characteristic feature.
European clocks ran slow for a bit. British clocks didn't.
Tom Scott
The video explains the function of a teasmade, its reliance on grid frequency for timekeeping, and the recent issue of European clocks losing time due to a grid frequency drop caused by political issues between Serbia and Kosovo.
The largest telescope that will ever be built*
Tom Scott
The video discusses the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT), its construction, operation, and the reasons why it might be the last of its kind. The video also explores the concept of optical interferometry and other related technologies.
Why don't subtitles match dubbing?
Tom Scott
The video explains the reasons behind the mismatch between subtitles and dubbing in translated content. It delves into the processes of translation, localization, and the nuances involved in maintaining the essence of the original language.