Can anyone recommend other hidden gems like Tom's channel? I've been following him for years and still have not seen a merrier hacker. George Hotz's livestreams ( https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzFUMGbVxlQs5s-LNAyKgcq5S... ) were as good perhaps, but the format is quite different, and he doesn't do them anymore.
Here is a list of some channels (in no particular order) that are similar to Tom's, in the knowledgeable host talking about niche/complex subjects : - Huygens Optics[1] : Retired Philips' research scientist that worked on OLED development and makes highly detailed videos on different subjects, all relating to light (eg: Making optical logic gates using interference, DIY photolithography, Making a Mirror with a Variab…
On a sidenote, to build the list I had to comb through my subscription and load the relevant channels (and go over their videos a bit), and since doing so my YouTube recommendations are significantly better, with recommendations of small technical channels in the same spirit as Tom7's