Ether/Or - The story of black holes, and how I temporarily lost my mind over an Amazon review

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  • @nataliaborys1554
    @nataliaborys1554 Рік тому +3550

    You mostly talked about the existential dread of the cosmic scale (and that's great), but as a biotechnology student I would like to mention that the microscopic scale can invoke similiar feelings.
    The other day, my class were watching paramecium under the microscope and, when done, we washed them down the utility drain. And as I was doing so, I had that thought, that we're sending thousands of those tiny creatures down a fall equivalant to falling off a mountain to us, that if they could feel fear, they would probably be terrified, yet to us it's mundane clean-up that we are annoyed we must do. We don't care.
    Just as the supermassive black hole doesn't care about us.

    • @franfran160
      @franfran160 Рік тому +317

      As above so below 😵‍💫

    • @dhruvsinghhameerdevka269
      @dhruvsinghhameerdevka269 Рік тому +18

      that's the best thing I read today!

    • @missquprison
      @missquprison Рік тому +103

      One step thing further I like to think about is, we are the collective the colony of these tiny beings. As a collective we do not care if individual cell is gonna die, but whole parts of body, oh boy. Now one day I dream in the distance future as a collective we are going to achieve such feasts from science that maybe not black hole, but like stars and planets will "care". In other words, who knows. Maybe we will amount to something of significance in this galaxy and in a way it's very comforting to believe we will.

    • @rslevi6904
      @rslevi6904 Рік тому +80

      You would love this film which confronts this exact scenario it’s called horten hears a who

    • @brobrio
      @brobrio Рік тому +25

      I think about that when I am walking in my backyard. All the tiny and not so tiny things I am stepping on just getting annihilated, or worse being mutilated. But, is what it is. We suffer the same fate just on a different scale.

  • @jPup_
    @jPup_ Рік тому +3467

    "You are nothing. You are everything. It's galactic gaslighting." has got to be your best quote yet.

    • @Loenthall88
      @Loenthall88 Рік тому +93

      "The last toilet break before apocalypse" was also not bad.

    • @Dabasin
      @Dabasin Рік тому +51

      "Get our shoes and socks on and go for a wander in to an unknown Yonder" was my pick :)

    • @Humongous_Pig_Benis
      @Humongous_Pig_Benis Рік тому +41

      "So is light a particle or a wave? And the Physics community replied: Yes." also got me at the same time when my high THC joint hit my inner notion of Space-Time and Depression Turtle showed up asking "How high are you, sorry, Hi, how are you?" and my existential shitbrain was freaked out spaghettified... Yelp...

    • @johntodd6413
      @johntodd6413 Рік тому +12

      I love the quote only because it reminds me of a time I asked someone who believed in the whole star sign future reading thing if they had any fear in the idea that the entire galaxy has more influence over our lives, death, thoughts and feelings than we will on it as we have only just now learned how to play with space rocks.
      I was never popular at work.

    • @rebekahnunes8480
      @rebekahnunes8480 Рік тому +7

      I would like this on a T shirt

  • @Andy_Music07
    @Andy_Music07 Рік тому +12348

    When we needed him most, the existential depression turtle returned

    • @ortherner
      @ortherner Рік тому +34

      yes

    • @TheSolidlad
      @TheSolidlad Рік тому +143

      just leaving a reply so I can find out that I have indeed already seen this vid of his as well; 2 years from now, while looking for exurb1a content I haven't consumed yet

    • @jan_harald
      @jan_harald Рік тому +22

      how dare you be so right

    • @tombyrne1637
      @tombyrne1637 Рік тому +2

      @@TheSolidlad google “exurbia allegations”

    • @wedot1
      @wedot1 Рік тому +7

      Couldn't have said it better

  • @aronsipos9175
    @aronsipos9175 Рік тому +196

    The section about black holes (between around 9:30 to 13:45) is amongst of the most powerful media I have ever witnessed. It is not just an existential/scientific section: it is art, and you, exurb1a, are an artist. Thank you.

    • @KaAlKyGood
      @KaAlKyGood 22 дні тому +2

      I could never have said it better.

  • @jacobshipley9437
    @jacobshipley9437 Рік тому +873

    This channel never ceases to comfort me via the lightly distasteful acceptance of our reality and the secret beauty it holds. Thank you for the existential grounding Exurbia

    • @SB-py5iu
      @SB-py5iu Рік тому

      ua-cam.com/video/CqIujvFf1rs/v-deo.html

    • @JCC503
      @JCC503 Рік тому +7

      What a great description.

    • @gorimor
      @gorimor Рік тому

      👌👌

    • @jayantchaudhary177
      @jayantchaudhary177 Рік тому

      Oh shit. He called out flatearth. My bad

  • @charl4e
    @charl4e Рік тому +3647

    How does one person possess such an amazing ability to release a video at the most perfect time

    • @jan_harald
      @jan_harald Рік тому +1

      I mean, he IS the existential depression turtle of probability after all

    • @tombyrne1637
      @tombyrne1637 Рік тому +1

      Look up “exurbia allegations” 👍

    • @tf2scoutpunch175
      @tf2scoutpunch175 Рік тому

      ex1urbia is a rapist

    • @chele277
      @chele277 Рік тому +10

      Magic

    • @kimisbenjamin
      @kimisbenjamin Рік тому

      just putting it out here since I was shocked to learn this ua-cam.com/video/xyALfq-dgww/v-deo.html

  • @philiparonson8315
    @philiparonson8315 Рік тому +1491

    Your Saturn story really hit home for me. I was about 10 years old (mid 1960s) and my Dad was a scientist in New Mexico. He had friends who were had some really good telescopes. One very clear, very cold night at high elevation and away from stray light sources his buddies had set up a large telescope. Saturn was out and was tilted so the rings were clear. They got it lined up and I took a look. Earlier I had seen the point of light that was the planet, and now I saw in its glory. It was really there. It had to be huge, just floating out in space. It didn’t care. I was very, very small. It was my first, and strongest inkling of existential dread. I learned more that night that I learned in entire semesters in school.

    • @RyanM-ke2gu
      @RyanM-ke2gu Рік тому +53

      That's awesome to hear. I live in the high desert of NM and bought a 12" dobsonion a couple years ago. This past winter we had a night like you described. Saturn was close to opposition and tilted to show most of the rings. Our friends were visiting w their 8 year old daughter who loves space and science. She's a chatterbox. Got the scope set up w a step stool for her. She was talk talk talking about how excited she was and listing various bits of trivia... As soon as she got her eye in the right position she gasped and went silent. It was magical to watch. We lined it up for her a few times but I was almost worried she wasn't that impressed because she was so muted after seeing it. Except for the sheer amazement on her face :-)
      Thanks for your story. Gives me a different perspective on her experience.

    • @TheAmericanAmerican
      @TheAmericanAmerican Рік тому +39

      Imo, every child on this planet should experience this. I like to think it would make our civilization progress 10x overnight :)

    • @lewisleslie2821
      @lewisleslie2821 Рік тому +8

      Awesome. I similarly had my mind exploded by the Great Conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter in 2020. To see them both in the same aperture, distinct yet linked, was truly humbling.

    • @Kycilak
      @Kycilak Рік тому +5

      Why does not Sun or starts seen by eye invoke such a feeling? That we are used to them from birth?

    • @squirlmy
      @squirlmy Рік тому +26

      @@Kycilak To those of us who grew up in cities, seeing the ordinary night sky in remote farmland or the desert, is awe-inspiring. I think especially the Milky Way, most of which gets washed away with light pollution, evokes such feelings. It has to be because I wasn't used to it.

  • @TravelGeeq
    @TravelGeeq Рік тому +228

    This is nothing shy of pure brilliance. I'm so grateful that I found this channel.

  • @eliascervantes9963
    @eliascervantes9963 Рік тому +991

    I'm an electronics engineer who's obsessed with modern physics and the way you explained Einstein's work it's just hilarious, who would have thought 1 year in a college could be summarised like that

    • @InstantReplayLive
      @InstantReplayLive Рік тому +55

      I hope you had your colleague's consent.

    • @Dead_Ringer
      @Dead_Ringer Рік тому +11

      @@InstantReplayLive I'd imagine after that amount of time we'd have to describe them as a hybrid

    • @kipchickensout
      @kipchickensout Рік тому +2

      @@InstantReplayLive My brain automatically corrected it so I was confused at first 😂

    • @Scott-gl4zz
      @Scott-gl4zz Рік тому +2

      Im more surpised that it can all be summarized in a year of college

    • @eliascervantes9963
      @eliascervantes9963 Рік тому +7

      Oh I got it. There was a typo. my bad dudes English isn't my mother tongue

  • @halesalman620
    @halesalman620 Рік тому +640

    You have great storytelling skills, you inch closer to articulating existential questioning well more than anyone I’ve ever heard and I admire that so much!

    • @BusinessWolf1
      @BusinessWolf1 Рік тому +2

      I read or listen to HP lovecraft from time to time because of the excellent scene descriptions, let met tell ya, lovecraft has nothing on Exurb1a when it comes to stirring up emotions. May that be due to the slight language barrier across time, there's still validity to that point.

    • @BushidoMauve
      @BushidoMauve Рік тому

      I recommend his book "geometry for ocelots". I'm still reeling from it. Great read.

    • @bryanchristophe5419
      @bryanchristophe5419 Рік тому +1

      @@BusinessWolf1 I’m working on reading through all of Lovecraft’s fiction right now! I completely agree, Lovecraft was masterful at using words to paint a detailed scene, especially for his time. But the way he wrote is characters can be a little bland at times. One of my favorites of his I’ve read so far is called “The White Ship” if you haven’t read/listened to it yet I would highly encourage it!

    • @BusinessWolf1
      @BusinessWolf1 Рік тому

      @@bryanchristophe5419 it's gonna be in one of my books

    • @wJens
      @wJens Рік тому

      I was just about to say the same thing! It's so much fun to listen to his entertaining storytelling! Especially combined with the informative and open mindedness :)

  • @Ashverse15
    @Ashverse15 Рік тому +483

    The reason I love exurb1as videos is because it shows how the universe itself is often times more strange and beautiful than anything we could write in science fiction, the message from 8 million species of aliens really made me start to take more notice of the world around me

    • @elisnider8191
      @elisnider8191 Рік тому +7

      Same here, ive got a lot more appreciation for the things in life that most take for granted and this channel is part of the reason why

    • @avemew5407
      @avemew5407 Рік тому +1

      He dis rape and brain wash someone though

    • @rafe7678
      @rafe7678 Рік тому +1

      Nah, you're just not reading the right science fiction. Read The Gods Themselves by Asimov or Helliconia Winter by Aldiss (also while you're there you might as well read spring and summer too)

    • @eidenishraq3294
      @eidenishraq3294 Рік тому +4

      ​@The Edge There are ways of getting views on your videos other than a link marketed as somebody else's work. Please don't do it.

    • @s3K.y.S
      @s3K.y.S Рік тому +1

      @@rafe7678 hey mate are there any more of such books you'd recommend? thanks!

  • @fredericsteegmans3566
    @fredericsteegmans3566 Рік тому +32

    The Monet joke is enough energy I need to keep going. Just to see you put in effort for a little joke like that whilst explaining cosmic terror just puts a smile on my face. Somehow you always manage to comfort me. For a long time i refused to watch you videos because i was depressed and did not want to trigger my existential crisis with yours. But then i realised i could just be more like you. Philosophizing about life while still enjoying it by laughter, love and knowledge. Thanks for everything xxx

  • @URUKshark
    @URUKshark Рік тому +880

    Haha well, am working on my physics exam prep rn and I was looking at the Michelson-Morley experiment about two hours ago. You're a legend, love your videos! Thanks for keeping us out of the depths of the emotional abyss. Have a good one and until your next video!

    • @tombyrne1637
      @tombyrne1637 Рік тому

      Look up “exurbia allegations” bro

    • @eric212234
      @eric212234 Рік тому +2

      why can't I see the other two replies here?

    • @URUKshark
      @URUKshark Рік тому +1

      @@eric212234 Hi Eric, I can't see them either. But there's a similar lag with some of the other comments here. So maybe just something UA-cam related ig

    • @AlfieOnCoke.
      @AlfieOnCoke. Рік тому +1

      what level are you studying at?

    • @URUKshark
      @URUKshark Рік тому +1

      @@AlfieOnCoke. Currently my finals. (Like A-Levels) Am in my last year of school and Physics is one of my advanced courses. How about you?

  • @twhiteofrd_1102
    @twhiteofrd_1102 Рік тому +305

    You have an incredible ability to mix existentialist depression with humor to highlight just how beautiful our universe truly is. It makes your videos timeless masterpieces which are always enjoyable and thought-provoking.

    • @mylegispotato
      @mylegispotato Рік тому +2

      Hijacking your comment to second this - those videos are era-defining, this is truly the new kind of content that wasn't out there before. It is what UA-cam has been created for - building a communities of like-minded people who share certain interests, and this is the best example of it.
      Those videos are what inspired me to hope while in existential depression. If you can understand those videos then there is so, so much more in them than just couple of puns. I love it - they really make my inner-child excited and interested by the mysteries of the world around.
      I rarely cry out of awe and laugh with tears on the span of couple of seconds. Contrats, turtle, you did it.
      Waiting for some video on emerging AI.

    • @doctorchopper4124
      @doctorchopper4124 Рік тому

      #healingforpie

    • @twhiteofrd_1102
      @twhiteofrd_1102 Рік тому +1

      @@doctorchopper4124 ironic that I've just started watching the vids about this.

  • @alik9783
    @alik9783 Рік тому +216

    i feel like black holes are always described in the most terrifying and personal way. it's like the people explaining it are aiming to make children develop phobias about them... but like you said, it's not about us. we don't have to worry about being spaghettified because we are not even remotely close to a black hole in our human lifespans.
    but still. my heart rate definitely went up during that part of the video. maybe it's just me that has a primal fear of black holes.

    • @taliejones1593
      @taliejones1593 Рік тому +10

      Melanoheliophobia

    • @AlexisOmnis
      @AlexisOmnis Рік тому

      They try to make us scared of space, full stop. It's the same reason they sent a teacher up when there were issues with the shuttle but it was cleared for take off & she, & the rest of the crew died shortly thereafter. The same reason why the people who were the original crew to be 1st to go to the moon but, on a test run, the capsule was filled with pure oxygen & an electronic panel sparked & burned them immediately. The same reason Neil Armstrong saw an error light, which he mentioned to the ground crew, a couple times, but who told him it was nothing - yet he had to manually takeover the lunar capsule, otherwise he & Buzz Aldrin would have crashed into the surface because they were going 10 times faster than their equipment was reading. I'm beginning to see a pattern here 🤔🧐🤯

    • @manmohanchoudhury4008
      @manmohanchoudhury4008 Рік тому +7

      Its also the fact that everything he built so far in the video and what we understood just breaks at that part

    • @jessezigi2419
      @jessezigi2419 Рік тому +7

      Primal fear of the unknown

    • @alronthunderdrummer
      @alronthunderdrummer Рік тому +3

      Um... Has mini-sized black holes being a common occurrence in the solar system been disproven yet?

  • @nataliehilton1537
    @nataliehilton1537 Рік тому +52

    This is my favourite narration ever. A perfect mix of everything, rolled into one seamless mystical journey.

  • @eff_nugget3386
    @eff_nugget3386 Рік тому +339

    I'll never cease to be amazed and comforted by the existence of this channel. You're books and videos, music and everything has helped me explore depths of my mind I hadn't been able to grasp before. This was amazing, I needed this.

    • @iristengeusendam7842
      @iristengeusendam7842 Рік тому +10

      Grammar being one of them clearly.

    • @H4FF
      @H4FF Рік тому +28

      @@iristengeusendam7842 Ah yes, because perfect grammar is a requirement in the UA-cam comments.

    • @Dead_Ringer
      @Dead_Ringer Рік тому +9

      @@iristengeusendam7842 Okey Incarnus, spelling isn't the end times in the comment section. I'm sure you've had misspelt comments before

    • @H4FF
      @H4FF Рік тому +11

      @Iris ten Geusendam It is also an extremely common typo for people using their phones. But with this level of intelligence that is needed to understand and appreciate the video, that should be rather obvious. It never ceases to amaze me how quickly and easily people judge others, even based on the most minor details. A wonderful night to you, too.

    • @masatami
      @masatami Рік тому +11

      @@iristengeusendam7842 "But the difference between "your" and "you're" is basic knowledge really" 🤓🤓🤓🤓
      You seem to be forgetting that autocorrect messes up sometimes, besides the fact that there are non-native speakers, dyslexic people, people with attention deficits, and those that simply get distracted while typing. Also, you wrote "leven"

  • @bojeck5733
    @bojeck5733 Рік тому +712

    You regained my liking into physics and space, and made my crippling depression even higher. But no for real, I had lost my interest in physics and maths when I was ending secondary school (1-2 years ago) and I'm hating physics in my university, but you woke up that curiosity again and I'm going to fucking take it by the hand and never let it go again. Man, I really don't know how a professor can destroy my love for something and just one random (and fucking marvelous) video make me so passionate about everything. I'm going to pass my grades for real. I believe in me

    • @SweetSylvie
      @SweetSylvie Рік тому +40

      I believe in you too, and don't ever let another professor weigh down your passions again!

    • @maximeredfern7609
      @maximeredfern7609 Рік тому +9

      you've got this!!!

    • @krisztianmolnar8399
      @krisztianmolnar8399 Рік тому +10

      Ever since i got over maths in uni I regained my curiosity for it. So i can only tell if it doesn't weigh you down anymore, you'll be able to take interest in these topics

    • @bbcversus
      @bbcversus Рік тому

      Frack that stupid ass professor, you love that shit mate! Keep believing!

    • @sirg-had8821
      @sirg-had8821 Рік тому +8

      I belive in you.
      Never let a jackass teacher kill your passion.

  • @latefoolstalk676
    @latefoolstalk676 Рік тому +329

    You motivate me so much to continue my degree on Maths and Physics, I really don't know where I would be without your depressing antidepressed videos about how awesome the universe is. Thanks for making us live our lifes at their fullest

    • @RuIer-
      @RuIer- Рік тому

      Sadly he is a rapist and an abuser

    • @communist_amoeba3923
      @communist_amoeba3923 Рік тому +3

      Same! This guy is just awesome

    • @SB-py5iu
      @SB-py5iu Рік тому

      @@communist_amoeba3923 Yeah he's awesome, ua-cam.com/video/CqIujvFf1rs/v-deo.html

    • @VforVirtual
      @VforVirtual Рік тому +1

      @@communist_amoeba3923 is he though? With all the horrible things he's alleged to have done, I wouldn't really say that.

    • @communist_amoeba3923
      @communist_amoeba3923 Рік тому +3

      @@VforVirtual yeah i know i know, dosent matter to me atleast, I'm just here for the content and nothing else

  • @ThatRandomGu7
    @ThatRandomGu7 8 місяців тому +159

    The review guy watching this video: 👁👄👁

  • @annabelletolley8916
    @annabelletolley8916 Рік тому +459

    i may hate my quantum chemistry class with a burning passion, but seeing some of the experiments we learned about pop up in your videos and knowing ahead of time what you're going to say is admittedly pretty cool

    • @lukewheeldon8025
      @lukewheeldon8025 Рік тому +12

      Same with me studying a level physics

    • @doctorchopper4124
      @doctorchopper4124 Рік тому +1

      #healingforpie

    • @rbanerjee605
      @rbanerjee605 Рік тому

      @@lukewheeldon8025 I still hate special relativity

    • @pointee2382
      @pointee2382 Рік тому

      As someone 2 months away from starting an astrophysics degree same lol

    • @Hanan-eo4kk
      @Hanan-eo4kk 5 місяців тому

      @@lukewheeldon8025 me tooo I've just failed physics yesterday but it's worth it

  • @ollyflashman
    @ollyflashman Рік тому +351

    exurbia, been watching your videos for a few years now, i’m 18 and you are the main reason i’m taking english and philosophy at sheffield uni later this year, thank you so much

    • @samhailess
      @samhailess Рік тому +16

      sheffield's nice i'm studying philosophy there now

    • @ollyflashman
      @ollyflashman Рік тому +22

      @@samhailess i can’t wait, cheapest city, my best mates coming with me, and loads of pubs
      just gotta get the grades now

    • @nyesimpson8774
      @nyesimpson8774 Рік тому +9

      Lmao I’m going this year for aerospace engineering

    • @samhailess
      @samhailess Рік тому +7

      @@ollyflashman make sure you visit the banker's draft - good luck as well

    • @tombyrne1637
      @tombyrne1637 Рік тому +2

      Look up “exurbia allegations” :/

  • @Nytrouse
    @Nytrouse Рік тому +169

    I was driving my 2004 Fiat Multipla and clicked on this on accident while stuffing my sweet wrappers back in the box. I loved the part where you said "Einstein was wrong." - Ether gang 📯📯

  • @crs_canal
    @crs_canal Рік тому +273

    The bad thing about this channel is that is the only channel that makes this kind of videos. I didn't found any other channel that gives me the feels that this one gives me.

    • @jamieferguson1484
      @jamieferguson1484 Рік тому +5

      I agree! Now go make me roll another cigarette 🚬 instead of typing more replies, I think there are thousands of comments!

    • @moonesquee
      @moonesquee Рік тому +31

      You might like Sisyphus 55

    • @crs_canal
      @crs_canal Рік тому +5

      @@moonesquee thanks for the recommendation

    • @moonesquee
      @moonesquee Рік тому +3

      @@crs_canal no problemm

    • @msarumugam7840
      @msarumugam7840 Рік тому +2

      Sisyphus55

  • @ashetonrodgers9220
    @ashetonrodgers9220 Рік тому +210

    YES!!! I love your videos! I've been showing some others your videos through some of their rough times, and it seems to have been helping them out. Thank you for what you do

    • @tombyrne1637
      @tombyrne1637 Рік тому +1

      Look up “exurbia allegations” breh

    • @RatRaccon
      @RatRaccon Рік тому

      ua-cam.com/video/CqIujvFf1rs/v-deo.html

  • @humicroav215
    @humicroav215 Рік тому +55

    I have to be in a very specific nihilistic mood to want to watch your videos, so how serendipitous it was tonight for me to come home after an atypically disappointing day of work and disheartening couple of hours of community service to find your existential dread of a channel pop up in my home feed. I feel so much better now.

  • @optimize.
    @optimize. Рік тому +565

    To me, this is some of your best work yet. It merges art & science, poetry, philosophy and the wonderful wonders of the universe.
    Thank you for this. It’s incredible.

    • @drew3
      @drew3 Рік тому +2

      i concur. bravo

    • @JohnDoe-xl4be
      @JohnDoe-xl4be Рік тому +1

      Like you said "Not special, all unique. Nothing and everything."
      Herein lies the hack.
      Like e.g. these two clever-right scientific researchers said:
      "Whoever seeks to save his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life will preserve it."
      Luke 17:33 and
      "Form is emptiness, emptiness is form."
      -Gautama Buddha

    • @doctorchopper4124
      @doctorchopper4124 Рік тому

      #healingforpie

    • @SavvasCube
      @SavvasCube Рік тому +2

      It also merges Ol' Dirty Bastard in the mix, which is neat

    • @Oscar-dc4ur
      @Oscar-dc4ur Рік тому

      Dude. He’s banning comments

  • @textingpuppy751
    @textingpuppy751 Рік тому +114

    I wish I could think of a way to accurately sum up how much I love your content. You've been igniting my passion for science and philosophy since I was 14 years old (perhaps a little young for some of your jokes but who cares it got me here). Anyways thank you, that's all I got.

  • @betterchapter
    @betterchapter Рік тому +85

    I don't have the words to describe how this made me feel. Fortunately, you do. Thank you.

  • @coins_png
    @coins_png Рік тому +264

    Many people are saying how existential and depressing this is, to the point where i was reconsidering watching it by how easily startled i get when people start discussing topics like this.
    Normally I'd feel helpless and dreaded but for some reason I just felt calm from start to end. The part of "We're going on an adventure" really resonated with me.
    Something about an adventure you can't opt out of. one that *everyone* has been and will be going through with us. really feels heartwarming and reassuring.

  • @grindx1292
    @grindx1292 Рік тому +92

    Hey exurb1a! I started watching your videos with "Unlimited Rice Puddings", and since, I've been hooked. From Sleep is Just Death Being Shy to No Colour Orange, all your videos tell such a unique narrative and story, I absolutely love all of them. Continue to do what you love, godspeed!

    • @ghost-joerogan
      @ghost-joerogan Рік тому

      *LETS BE HONEST WE ALL REMEMBER THIS MASTERPIECE BY exurb1a*
      ua-cam.com/video/AjlyFW9MU3k/v-deo.html

    • @RatRaccon
      @RatRaccon Рік тому

      ua-cam.com/video/CqIujvFf1rs/v-deo.html

  • @RudeBoyHarley
    @RudeBoyHarley 3 місяці тому +4

    Please never stop doing what you're doing. Some episodes make me cry and some make me laugh harder than anything. Your take on existential nihilism is very dear to me.

  • @odysseasv7734
    @odysseasv7734 Рік тому +97

    This was one of my favourite videos of yours, probably because of the educational part but also because the existential crisis was compacted in the last part of the video and it left me wondering about the place I/we have in the universe but at the same time you made me want to come in this journey with you to find out the truth or at least find out some more questions we didn't even have before

    • @markakuban7271
      @markakuban7271 Рік тому

      Wrong
      *LETS BE HONEST WE ALL REMEMBER THIS MASTERPIECE BY exurb1a*
      ua-cam.com/video/AjlyFW9MU3k/v-deo.html

    • @brynley
      @brynley Рік тому

      Agreed!

  • @naxillion780
    @naxillion780 Рік тому +95

    Absolute props to the diagram work. I can't quite explain why it felt so acceptable to have the ether experiment explained via MS Paint. But it did. Cause it's you. So thanks 😂

  • @pr1m3r
    @pr1m3r Рік тому +36

    Beautifully written! My soul lit up when I saw your notification like it's the most needed thing that I need in my life and boy you never disappoint

  • @SamChaneyProductions
    @SamChaneyProductions Рік тому +17

    Your art is some of the most powerful, profound, and needed art I have experienced

  • @marceloguerrero6672
    @marceloguerrero6672 Рік тому +31

    God, I forgot how much I missed this channel. Please, never stop uploading your magnificent content, exurb1a! :D

  • @bcrowie1
    @bcrowie1 Рік тому +52

    I watch your videos every release. I've been super depressed recently and this video helped me a lot, so thank you. I really appreciate your work.

    • @maximeredfern7609
      @maximeredfern7609 Рік тому +3

      I hope your future treats you better :) good luck on your adventure

  • @DullyDust
    @DullyDust Рік тому +16

    I love to have realized that the mistakes and blunders are just as, if not more, important than the successes and the eureka moments ❤ makes it all feel a bit less pointless

  • @singletona082
    @singletona082 Рік тому +58

    It will never stop amusing me that the guy that solved the field equations that showed the boundery at which the escape velocity exceeds light speed is named... Black Shield.

    • @whatelseison8970
      @whatelseison8970 Рік тому

      What? Schwarzschild translates to "Black Shield"? So what you're saying is... German folks use children as human shields. Wow man.

    • @Mrfoobaer
      @Mrfoobaer Рік тому +11

      Also, the pronunciation is Schwarz-Schild ("shwts shelt") not schwarz-child

    • @SmartKidofTrains
      @SmartKidofTrains Рік тому +8

      @@Mrfoobaer Yes, schwarz child would mean something completely different

  • @jude6576
    @jude6576 Рік тому +15

    as always, you have found a way to put more wind into the sail that drives my admiration of humanity

  • @jess_o
    @jess_o Рік тому +59

    "clever, clever, but wrong" accurately describes a lot of the code I write

    • @markakuban7271
      @markakuban7271 Рік тому

      Wrong again,
      *LETS BE HONEST WE ALL REMEMBER THIS MASTERPIECE BY exurb1a*
      ua-cam.com/video/AjlyFW9MU3k/v-deo.html

    • @domotron3598
      @domotron3598 Рік тому +4

      amen

    • @bsed9828
      @bsed9828 Рік тому +1

      A-men

    • @jgtb0pl
      @jgtb0pl Рік тому +2

      Amen

    • @TechnoMinarchist
      @TechnoMinarchist Рік тому +2

      There's also clever-accurate-but-wrong.
      That is to say, one can be clever, have devised a model or theory which is substantiated by empirical evidence; but still have their foundations be based upon an inaccurate premise, resulting in errors down the line that need to be adjusted.

  • @scdanvanth5878
    @scdanvanth5878 Рік тому +7

    This is single handedly the most underrated channel on UA-cam
    You are good at making me happy by contemplating the darkside

  • @armedjaquar
    @armedjaquar Рік тому +20

    The thing that helps me wake up in the morning and watch an exurb1a video without being clinically depressed is that, "We're all trying. The best we can. And that is all we can do."

  • @technoboop1890
    @technoboop1890 Рік тому +15

    'I bet you say on accident instead of by accident' is about as good as insults get

  • @ThorPalsson
    @ThorPalsson Рік тому +15

    The rare sight of a new exurb1a video always puts a smile on my face

    • @nihilisticalbino
      @nihilisticalbino Рік тому +2

      He uploads more regularly on the Exurb2a channel ;)

    • @zachrabaznaz7687
      @zachrabaznaz7687 Рік тому

      ​@@nihilisticalbino I was extremely surprised when he uploaded funny cat video

    • @VforVirtual
      @VforVirtual Рік тому

      And the rare sight of people talking about the horrible stuff he's alleged to have done puts a tear in my eye.

  • @meeb_consumer
    @meeb_consumer 2 місяці тому +5

    As we grow, we stop being the main character, starting to be lesser than that which is around us. But by being the only meaningless thing, we become the only meaningful thing. You are everything, you are nothing. It's galactic gaslighting.

    • @rabbitkingofidiots
      @rabbitkingofidiots 29 днів тому +1

      I coincidentally found this comment and read the last line in perfect timing of the guy actually saying in the video. Most satisfying thing ever.

  • @trevorrogers1942
    @trevorrogers1942 Рік тому +15

    Exurb1a, you by far are my favorite storyteller/ UA-camr. I have 2 of your books and I love them. I love the philosophy in your videos too. I constantly keep an eye out for your vids. I even quote some in conversation if I get the chance. I really appreciate you and your content. Thank you so much for continuing. It's helped me through alot of things and alot of low points. Thank you my dear friend.

    • @RuIer-
      @RuIer- Рік тому

      Don’t support a rapist, google him. Seriously don’t support this guy, he constantly deletes comments about the incident

  • @juanalonso1843
    @juanalonso1843 Рік тому +7

    Been watching you for years (found you on accident) at this point and i've loved the progression, I thoroughly enjoy how your absurdism mixes with curiosity and fascination with the uncertainty and change of the universe. A rare but welcome treat as always!

  • @saulmartingomez7632
    @saulmartingomez7632 Рік тому +10

    Dude i had been watching your videos since a long time ago, Im Spanish and also since the first one (which i saw with subtitles) I managed to improve from my low level of English to being able of watching it without any subtitle nor stoping it.
    Also I want to thank you, the things you say, the way you match the pieces of your knowledge puzzle makes me feel understood. For years (15) since my first existencial life crysis come on an early childhood i had been thinking about meaning on everything. Thanks for making me wonder about new topics and companied in the familiar ones.

  • @isaaclowe4153
    @isaaclowe4153 Рік тому +6

    I am a huge fan of your content been watching you for 2 years and really your editing and sound mixing is incredible you are always on rhythm with the music and this level is nearly impossible to see on UA-cam keep on going

  • @26rohitnair
    @26rohitnair Рік тому +4

    your, deeply reflective, ramblings is a solace for me as im sure it will be to many others. thank you :)

  • @FelixWongTheFelixWong
    @FelixWongTheFelixWong Рік тому +8

    Thank you. So glad you stated the obvious in such times: we need to be humble and open, especially during trying times when nothing make sense.

  • @TeganThrussell
    @TeganThrussell Рік тому +98

    My family spent yesterday arguing over lunch about quantum physics and the speed of light.
    What amazing timing to get this video recommend. I understand nothing of this topic, or what they were arguing about, but after listening to this is feel like I can pretend to be a little bit smarter.
    Thank you existential turtle.

    • @YexprilesteR
      @YexprilesteR Рік тому +8

      That's cool, you should get into the topic more, it's interesting and you can talk about it with your family

    • @futmed3680
      @futmed3680 Рік тому +4

      Your family spend the lunch arguing about quantum physics 😂😂 damn, your family is wild

  • @wolf_redbatt772
    @wolf_redbatt772 Рік тому +2

    I love listening to your videos a lot. Every 3 or 4 months I take a relisten to a few of them. Its always a nice suprise when I stumble over a new video I haven't listened to yet.

  • @gossamyr
    @gossamyr Рік тому +30

    I just wanted to show appreciation for your videos, which to me, are like sculptures. Each one, I appreciate as if it's the last, as they both inspire and humble me at the same time. The alloy you use is a perfect combination of intelligence, eloquence and wit. It goes without saying that person might be in turmoil at any given point and exposed to a fistful of scant words some might call a poem at precisely the right time, and be forever changed in a good way. That life is both harsh and worthwhile, and for a time I don't feel so alone here, because someone else clearly gets it. Thank you.

    • @RuIer-
      @RuIer- Рік тому

      Don’t support a rapist. Google him

  • @glendrachen1499
    @glendrachen1499 Рік тому +26

    New Exurb1a videos never fail to make me smile,and laugh, then cry a bit, then smile some more.
    Every time this channel posts is an absolute treat for me and I will be forever grateful to the turtle man!

  • @Fenrir1218_
    @Fenrir1218_ Рік тому +11

    "Stop telling God what to do." Has to be one of the most decimating burns in the field of science.

  • @ketaminemike3308
    @ketaminemike3308 Рік тому +1

    Please never stop making videos, ur taking us on a wiild journey man, its awesome

  • @glitchy5420
    @glitchy5420 Рік тому +35

    Excellent! I was feeling a little bit too happy and self-assured, so I really needed to be kicked with another existential crisis!

  • @supermutanthero5365
    @supermutanthero5365 Рік тому +8

    Black holes are the type of thing to see some photons in the cold depths of outer space and ask “Is anyone going to eat that” and not wait for an answer

  • @Arbor-wv5sm
    @Arbor-wv5sm Рік тому +53

    Watching his videos is like stepping into a parallel universe where things are as they should be. It's nice to be reminded that there are still intelligent and sane people out there. It's within the small confines of the exurb1a community that I feel truly understood, and not crazy and judged...

    • @ghost-joerogan
      @ghost-joerogan Рік тому

      *LETS BE HONEST WE ALL REMEMBER THIS MASTERPIECE BY exurb1a*
      ua-cam.com/video/AjlyFW9MU3k/v-deo.html

    • @Arbor-wv5sm
      @Arbor-wv5sm Рік тому +1

      @@ghost-joerogan I don't get it. What does that have to do with anything? It's not even from exurb1a.

    • @zachrabaznaz7687
      @zachrabaznaz7687 Рік тому +3

      ​@@Arbor-wv5sm It's a bot!

    • @mike-._
      @mike-._ Рік тому +1

      Many people are intelligent, bad moments are just very loud and the people it would bother the most are the ones that listen to them closely

  • @gamesturbator
    @gamesturbator Рік тому +2

    I just spent days trying to find this video again. Literally scrolled through hundreds of videos I've watched in the last couple of weeks.

  • @fredlawrie2569
    @fredlawrie2569 Рік тому +5

    Your videos helped me through my toughest times and helped me to consume the least amount of wine. Keep it coming mate

  • @markstadix
    @markstadix Рік тому +9

    I like how all of these videos are existential dread followed by existential pride, really uplifting stuff dude

    • @kajamatousek247
      @kajamatousek247 Рік тому +1

      His cosmic rant videos usually go a little like "Yeah on the grand scheme of things we may as well be a worthless insignificant spec of dust but that's kinda cool when you think about it"

  • @VisagesSausages
    @VisagesSausages Рік тому +5

    I don’t know how I found this channel a few years ago, and I really have no idea what I’ve watched but I know I love it. I feel like I’m watching my chemistry and physics teacher on DMT and Cocaine

  • @rayoflight62
    @rayoflight62 Рік тому +2

    The way you described the Michaelson Morley experiment graphically - is simply priceless!
    Thank you...

  • @jayxi5021
    @jayxi5021 Рік тому +13

    There is so much depth to every sentence you say. It is an entire mental adventure to listen to one of your videos. It is a journey through many thoughts and experiences you have felt. And you manage to express it in a simple enough way for us to understand, even though the medium of language can only express so much compared to the complexity of thoughts. Incredible work exurb1a

  • @MV-vv7sg
    @MV-vv7sg Рік тому +7

    Came to find how Kierkegaard’s Either/Or would make me depressed again with now mixing with General Relativity -> pleasantly surprised by an educational lesson about physics from Depression Tortoise.

  • @sw3link
    @sw3link Рік тому +16

    Once again I'm left speechless with a profound admiration and appreciation. Your videos are fantastic, your writing paired with your voice and manner of speaking match perfectly. Your videos feel like they are important. Important to you, to me, maybe to humanity as a whole. I really wish you all the best and look forward to see what else you will construct with that mind of yours.

    • @GribborStudios
      @GribborStudios Рік тому +4

      Please look into the allegations against him. I was so dissappointed and can't really view his videos the same way anymore

    • @lemonlordminecraft
      @lemonlordminecraft Рік тому

      ​@@GribborStudios It is impossible to know anything about that situation. The evidence accrued against him, especially in how it evidences the claims made against him, is notably very lacking. Some people take this as a sign that he is innocent, but it can also be imagined that even in the case where he is guilty, the amount of available evidence would only be as substantial. This hypothetical does nag at my mind when I watch this content but ultimately we can say nothing conclusive nor make the argument that it is immoral to partake in the man's content.

    • @josephjoestar77
      @josephjoestar77 Рік тому +2

      @@GribborStudios No thanks, I'm here to watch his content while not caring much about who he's irl

  • @Stevenontheside
    @Stevenontheside Рік тому +4

    Thank you for translating a part of what the universal nature of life says to us all in its bizarre, weird, horrifying, awe-inspiring existence
    *also, the people need to see the 19th century megalulz folder.. we NEED IT

  • @ferris194
    @ferris194 Рік тому +4

    perfect timing, right before my next acid trip. This will help me define the very fabric of the universe

  • @Pastramity
    @Pastramity Рік тому +4

    Was just going on a binge of your videos today and this notification came up while I was watching! Couldn’t be happier :)

    • @dearnia2728
      @dearnia2728 Рік тому

      Literally same

    • @swooty941
      @swooty941 Рік тому

      What a great example of organic synchronicity!

  • @_mourn6140
    @_mourn6140 Рік тому +5

    Still being a god damn inspiration. It's really fun now because I actually know detailed stuff about many of the ideas he talks about and I'm just like, oh HEY I ACTUALLY UNDERSTAND WHAT HE'S SAYING! Keep up the good work!

    • @SB-py5iu
      @SB-py5iu Рік тому

      ua-cam.com/video/CqIujvFf1rs/v-deo.html

  • @hippiecalico
    @hippiecalico Рік тому +2

    The hilarious MS Paint explanation plus the 4:12 great granddaddy comment made me pause and sub. You’re inspo.

  • @marius7454
    @marius7454 Рік тому +13

    Once i had a dream at the end of a long backpack trip. The dream was about a black hole. In that dream i was very conscious of slowly dying and fading away in an empty nothingness. It felt so real, maybe because it was. Eventually i woke up with a scream. Definitely the weirdest dream i have ever had.

  • @stefan_x7625
    @stefan_x7625 Рік тому +20

    Finally bro, i need this more regularly it's a therapy...

  • @raosthegray7090
    @raosthegray7090 Рік тому +48

    This is the exact state of mind I was hoping the next exurb video would drop in

    • @ghost-joerogan
      @ghost-joerogan Рік тому

      No,no
      *LETS BE HONEST WE ALL REMEMBER THIS MASTERPIECE BY exurb1a*
      ua-cam.com/video/AjlyFW9MU3k/v-deo.html

    • @princesseuphemia1007
      @princesseuphemia1007 Рік тому +1

      I'm right there with you. 😁

    • @princesseuphemia1007
      @princesseuphemia1007 Рік тому

      What makes this even funnier is I got really high last night and had this strong feeling a new Exurbia video would come out today. That feeling stuck with me at work all day today too and then I checked when I got home and sure enough here we are. 😁

    • @dinamosflams
      @dinamosflams Рік тому

      it doesn't get any better than angry philosophy!

  • @TroutBoneless
    @TroutBoneless Рік тому +9

    This video has more joy in it than I usually hear from your voice. If things are going better, I'm glad for you. If not, I'm glad you seem to be having fun making videos

  • @sheldonrego6121
    @sheldonrego6121 Рік тому +6

    I think I speak for a lot of people when I say as a wannabe physicist, this is the best UA-cam video I have ever watched in my decade on this platform

  • @glentracey5492
    @glentracey5492 Рік тому +32

    Can tell you're quite an intelligent person and I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say we appreciate the amount of research and effort you put into your videos and editing to make them entertaining, funny and interesting. Great work

  • @giacomocasanova2893
    @giacomocasanova2893 Рік тому +27

    great video. small correction from a German speaker: Schwarzschild is pronounced shwarzshilt.
    sch in german is pronounced like sh in english. pretty much like the sh in shell or shit etc.
    just because i know you are a keen learner and like to correct people at dinner - some more niche info for you :)

  • @bluesheepredanimationskind7690

    god I can't express how much I love your videos, it's the perfect mishmash of beautiful poetry, nerdy science, and just the right amount of insanity

  • @zozoe_
    @zozoe_ Рік тому +1

    how is your upload schedule so weird but so perfect at the same time? you always have me waiting 3 months for a video but its ALWAYS worth the wait! not even mentioning exurb2a which is also an amazing channel tysm for your videos

  • @harshT18
    @harshT18 Рік тому +5

    wonderful as always. You're a genius and all your videos are just masterpieces

  • @RayRayDontPlayPlay
    @RayRayDontPlayPlay Рік тому +5

    Just when you think he can't get any better... he drops an ODB and Monet joke. If UA-cam was a blackhole, this channel is the singularity.

  • @georgejones3526
    @georgejones3526 Рік тому +6

    01:29 - I love the fact that two people found the review helpful.

  • @SerbanTeodorescu
    @SerbanTeodorescu Рік тому +2

    Very glad to see a new masterpiece.
    I will not diss reviews anymore. If there is a 1 in 10^13 chance for a review to cause such videos, I say they are worth doing.

  • @geigerbuzz816
    @geigerbuzz816 Рік тому +17

    Omg I've been rewatching all your vids! Thank you so much for the upload Exurbia! Looking forward to the video already. You're such a good story teller and I aspire to be like you one day.

    • @tombyrne1637
      @tombyrne1637 Рік тому

      Look up “exurbia allegations” bro

    • @tf2scoutpunch175
      @tf2scoutpunch175 Рік тому

      ex1urbia is a rapist

    • @VforVirtual
      @VforVirtual Рік тому +2

      You should really only limit your aspirations to the story-telling aspect of exurb1a. Because as a person, you really, really should not aspire to be like him. Research the allegations against him and you'll know what I mean. Sorry to have to burst your bubble like this.

    • @jackson24287
      @jackson24287 Рік тому

      @@VforVirtual holy shit you’re annoying posting this under every comment

  • @nickolson277
    @nickolson277 Рік тому +4

    I remember being somewhat obsessed with black holes a while back, and this is one of the facts that weirded me out the most: You talked about the experience of getting sucked into a black holes and stretched apart, but for an onlooker, all they'd see is your body gradually slow in speed as you get closer to the black hole, moving slower and slower until you come to a stop, then fade to nothing. I don't know the science behind this, so correct me if I'm wrong, but I found it pretty weird and intriguing.

  • @hexagod1313
    @hexagod1313 Рік тому +4

    Dang it exurb1a I was doing important things, and now I have to drop everything to watch this darn video

  • @ceebee8218
    @ceebee8218 Рік тому

    I don't necessarily understand everything you're talking about but I really like being here, the company is fantastic. Thanks for hosting.

  • @DingDongD1ngus
    @DingDongD1ngus Рік тому +5

    I just want to show my appreciation for your content. Your videos are the reason that I'm even writing in the first place. Whenever I want inspiration, I just watch one of your videos, because what I write is similar to how you 'perform' your videos {It's an art form, really}. Whenever I want inspiration, I just turn to my favorite manic, depressed, and super mentally stable writer. It doesn't matter which video {although, I liked how the absurdism video was made}, I will still just get inspiration from it. I'm writing a book {hopefully a screenplay at one point} that I'm writing to have the same rollercoaster feel as some of your videos. Maybe I could share it with you when it's finished {which it will probably never be}, but this comment has a low likelihood of being seen, so it won't happen. A man can dream. Love your stuff, keep doin' what you love.

    • @inhumanstark
      @inhumanstark Рік тому

      I would love to read a book, from author that got his inspiration from the depressed turtle

    • @DingDongD1ngus
      @DingDongD1ngus Рік тому

      If I ever stop telling myself ‘I’ll just write the 3 pages tomorrow,’ then sure. I’m working on another passion project, and it’s quite a daunting task to write 2 books at once. The one that you speak of will most likely end up as printer paper with some faded ink on it in the garbage, or a short story also in the same condition. If I ever do get to writing that short story, I’ll make sure to post it for people to make negative comments on it before throwing it out.

  • @seanspartan2023
    @seanspartan2023 Рік тому +5

    Interesting video. Personally, I feel that humanity as a species is currently somewhere between toddler and middle school. Looking forward when we get our license for FTL drive...

  • @oliverrowley478
    @oliverrowley478 Рік тому +8

    Nothing makes a day better than a UA-cam notification that he’s posted

    • @tombyrne1637
      @tombyrne1637 Рік тому

      Look up “exurbia allegations” bro

    • @markakuban7271
      @markakuban7271 Рік тому

      Wrong
      *LETS BE HONEST WE ALL REMEMBER THIS MASTERPIECE BY exurb1a*
      ua-cam.com/video/AjlyFW9MU3k/v-deo.html

    • @hansvillenews
      @hansvillenews Рік тому

      Sadly ua-cam.com/video/xyALfq-dgww/v-deo.html

  • @wart900
    @wart900 Рік тому +1

    Yo.... I'm fucking speechless.. after my friend introduced me to you like literally 30 minutes ago I couldn't stop watching. This is absolutely amazing and so freaking entertaining and even a bit educational.. this depressed turtle really is the shit fucking hell...

  • @orllyfools14X8
    @orllyfools14X8 Рік тому +8

    I love how you’ve been able to help me understand all this crazy shit just as an interested laymen and make me laugh while pondering why I’m not getting some of this.

  • @skynussbaum2397
    @skynussbaum2397 Рік тому +6

    dear exurb1a, thank you for the informative video, i wanted to inform you that 'schwarzschild' (10:13) is a german name/word, in english translated it means black shield.
    have a good day, bye

  • @DoodleChaos
    @DoodleChaos Рік тому +7

    "But children eventually get over themselves of course, else they become UA-camrs" 16:40
    Incredible quote 😅

    • @RuIer-
      @RuIer- Рік тому

      Don’t support a rapist, google him

    • @brendawilliams8062
      @brendawilliams8062 Рік тому

      Yt. Offers good educational content to the math and science subjects.

    • @rennoc6478
      @rennoc6478 11 місяців тому

      You have such a good channel

  • @lil_skatesskitter
    @lil_skatesskitter Рік тому +1

    Thank you exurb1a... your unique point of view is always appreciated. I have an intro to philosophy exams tomorrow (critical thinking) and for sure it's your voice that'll be in my head. Nothing creepy.💯