Veritasium
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An element of truth - videos about science, education, and anything else I find interesting.
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The Simplest Math Problem No One Can Solve - Collatz Conjecture
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The video discusses the complex and unsolved Collatz conjecture, detailing the rules, implications, and attempts at solving it.
The Man Who Accidentally Killed The Most People In History
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The video details the life and inventions of a scientist whose work inadvertently resulted in millions of deaths, environmental disasters, and decreased average intelligence.
Math's Fundamental Flaw
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The video explores the inherent limitations within mathematics that lead to undecidable problems and the development of modern computing.
How Imaginary Numbers Were Invented
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A detailed exploration of the history and implications of imaginary numbers, from their inception in solving cubic equations to their fundamental role in modern physics.
The Real Story of Oppenheimer
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A detailed account of J. Robert Oppenheimer's life, his pivotal role in the development of the atomic bomb, and the profound consequences of its use.
How to Slow Aging (and even reverse it)
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The video discusses the scientific research into slowing down and reversing the aging process, featuring insights from professor David Sinclair.
The Surprising Genius of Sewing Machines
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The video explains the intricacies of how sewing machines work and the historical development of sewing technology.
The SAT Question Everyone Got Wrong
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The video discusses a particular SAT question from 1982 that every student got wrong due to an error in the question itself. It explores the math behind the problem, the resulting controversy, and its implications for the future of standardized testing.
I Took an IQ Test to Find Out What it Actually Measures
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A detailed examination of IQ's origins, what it measures, its predictability on life outcomes, and the controversies surrounding it.
Why It Was Almost Impossible to Make the Blue LED
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The video details the invention of the blue LED by Shūji Nakamura, its impact on the world, and the legal aftermath involving Nakamura and Nichia.
The Hidden Science of Fireworks
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An in-depth exploration of fireworks, examining their history, chemistry, and the mechanics behind their colors, shapes, and launches.
What The Longest-Running Study on Happiness Reveals
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A detailed exploration of what leads to a happy life, focusing on the importance of relationships, physical health, and the role of money, based on the Harvard Study of Adult Development.
Why is this number everywhere?
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A detailed exploration of why people often pick the number 37 as a 'random' number and its significance in various contexts.
The Trillion Dollar Equation
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A single equation has revolutionized risk management and spawned trillion-dollar industries by allowing accurate pricing and hedging of financial instruments.
What The Prisoner's Dilemma Reveals About Life, The Universe, and Everything
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The video explores the prisoner's dilemma in game theory, demonstrating how cooperation can emerge even among self-interested entities.