What are lemmy’s favorite video channels for more depth then you get from average news and television sources?

Prerun is one that comes to mind as he digs, thinks, and explains, and is willing to say he’s wrong. Business Insider is another one that has a great number of in depth topics, even if not quite as much as one might want sometimes. DW is another. RealLifeLore also seems to some great explaining. LegalEagle similar.

All of these are debatable to a greater or lesser degree, but I’m interested in alternative sources. What else is out there? What platform? Why?

  • NaibofTabr@infosec.pubEnglish
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    2 months ago

    Folding Ideas is basically must-watch content. Dan’s thoughtfulness and thoroughness are unmatched.

    Angela Collier goes into detail on physics topics, especially astrophysics. Don’t miss her video on crackpots.

    If you’re into 3D printing you should be watching CNC Kitchen. Stefan does a lot of stress-test comparisons between different filaments and printing settings.

    Moon Channel has some of the best sociocultural documentaries I’ve seen on YouTube. I particularly recommend Kawaii: Anime, Propaganda, and Soft Power Politics.

    Practical Engineering is excellent. Grady is a civil engineer who discusses infrastructure and makes excellent demonstration models like this one on Why Engineers Can’t Control Rivers.

    The 8-Bit Guy will teach you things about the early days of digital computers that you didn’t know enough to ask.

    Jenny Nicholson does some great reviews of pop culture topics. Her video about Evermore: the theme park that wasn’t is fantastic, as is her review of Disney’s Galactic Cruiser (the Star Wars hotel).

    • ironsoapOPEnglish
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      2 months ago

      Another great list.

      Practical Engineering is beloved. I used to like Smarter Everyday about the same, but Grady is just so much more consistent and interesting on the infrastructure world.

      And Jenny is a geek I can get along with. The Starwars hotel failure was fascinating. Wish there was a bit more economic context, but she’s great.

      Looking forward to some binges here.

      • Feathercrown@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        2 months ago

        I just watched the entire star wars hotel video. I think they could have probably made it 10x shorter, and yet I wasn’t bored watching the entire thing.