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Re: Ask HN: Long-form info-dense videos on YouTube you would recommend to anyone?

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Post by susodapop »

blintz wrote: post #6

This is a bit outside of technical stuff, but if you like political/social commentary, I think ContraPoints has really entertaining and also fairly well-researched video essays. She is definitely part of the left, but I think people of most political persuasions can find her engaging and funny, even if they don’t agree 100%. https://m.youtube.com/user/contrapoints

Her video about Envy stands out as one of the best I’ve seen on YouTube. Up there with Sagan or Harari in how it’s affected my worldview.

While her videos are enjoyable to watch, they are also quite listenable during a long trip or while cooking.

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Post by rajandatta »

Some History and Tech topics

Fall of Civilizations - multi-hour documentaries on historical events and, well, the fall of civilizations. The one on early Sumer is brilliant.

Kings and Generals - brilliant episodes on Military History around the world and big time span. E.g. one in Caesar's Gallic campaigns is brilliant.

Code-report - Programming, APL introduction, book workshops on books like SICP.

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Post by rsj_hn »

rajandatta wrote: post #33

Some History and Tech topics Fall of Civilizations - multi-hour documentaries on historical events and, well, the fall of civilizations. The one on early Sumer is brilliant. Kings and Generals - brilliant episodes on Military History around the world and big time span. E.g. one in Caesar's Gallic campaigns is brilliant. Code-report - Programming, APL introduction, book workshops on books like SICP.

I really enjoy history civilis! https://www.youtube.com/c/HistoriaCivilis

Great animated history videos that really go into a lot of detail and provide useful information, especially ancient Rome.

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Post by bob_neumann »

https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL16yXRcZ04IFJaQuQlnRFUU...

https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL16yXRcZ04IF5T99iStpbCj...

https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL16yXRcZ04IEZqlddjFac3G...

https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL16yXRcZ04IGCZ0I9iUXS3o...

I love how he explains his thought process and explains the principles that guide decision making.

I can watch him for hours.

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Post by newacc9 »

"What Bitcoin Did", "The Future of Bitcoin" with Nic Carter (7 days old) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yhW5HsuNJs

When Pubs Briefly Replaced Banks, Patrick Boyle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFIQWWt4UaA

Why Jurassic Park Looks Better Than Its Sequels https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKALxKbjOaE

Animation Is Under Appreciated https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYUCzG8CgLw

CASEY NEISTAT: WHAT YOU DON'T SEE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbiJqTBCQuw

Joe Rogan, when he interviews restauranteurs and hunters

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Post by eternaldao »

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFjonLo8gYHIXC35K4Ujrbu6X...

The unanswered question series by Leonard bernstein. Great stuff for studying the evolution of western classical music and its parallels with intellectual movements till the rise of 20th century nihilism.

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