I'm going to go ahead and announce that I love Audible. I have been a listener of audiobooks for many years, and Audible is one of the most affordable and comprehensive sources around. I am not normally one to promote big business out of the goodness of my heart, but the more people who use the service, the better it will become. Not to mention, they sponsor many of my favorite You Tube channels. Thanks Audible (Amazon).
I love that these tend to go up late at night. I'm -always- still awake and it's a nice reminder that I am not the only one on the planet who can't sleep at "normal" times! (obviously I know this, but I also don't go out at 5 in the morning to find others!)
Thank you soooo much for doing a video on De-Extinction! I was first introduced to the subject when I picked up the book "How to Build a Dinosaur" at a thrift store. And now after the recent National Geographic article, I can't stop obsessing about the possibility of bringing back a Woolly Mammoth
I really like Audible sponsoring these educational shows. It benefits every party involved, I think. There's lots to be desired of Audible (DRM free Audiobooks i.e.), but this kind of advertisement actually adds something to the thing creators aim to achieve, and I think that's awesome.
Another great episode. I like how you list the donor names at the end. I think it's great to see a list of people who love what your are doing and want to be part of it by funding your efforts. Thanks for all your hard work. This show reminds me of the science shows I watched on PBS and loved so much as a kid.
I love this show. This and Mental Floss are quickly becoming my favorite channels. It'll take a bit before they overcome Wheezy Waiter but they are easily in my top 10 right now.
Actually, she's a volunteer from what I remember of her tumblr posts! A big thing to consider is that even if she volunteered to do the show rather than make it her job, the show requires a lot of production and time. Both she and Michael Aranda put a lot of time into this show, but unfortunately the money they received as RUclips partners were not enough to sustain them as workers or the Brain Scoop. So getting sponsorship from Audible keeps the content coming, which is great!
ASAPScience, MinuteEarth, MinutePhysics, Veritasium and now the Brain Scoop... Audible.com, Thank you so much for helping bring us all these brilliant channels. Without you, we would be truly missing out. Definitely going to help support you too.
Being a glasses wearing RUclipsr, I think you guys do a great job with the lighting! It is so hard reducing glare if you don't have the budget for it. Keep up the great work Brain Scoop!
Oh my gods I was so sad when there might not have been more money for more brain scoop episodes and then you said "audible.com" and this is the only time I have been happy to hear the words "audible.com" ever. Yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssss.
I think most people are very happy with Emily's face, (I'd say "I am" but comments on the Internet might be taken the wrong way.) Michael, Emily and co. seem to be creating excellent content with limited resources. Thank yous for creating something that I look forward to and enjoy watching.
Sponsorship from Audible is a great step in the right direction for The Brain Scoop. Sadly, I'm a member already, so I can't take advantage of the free audio book, but I sure hope this will be a successful venture. Fascinating content in this episode, as always, and +8 to Charisma for the uber cool bee earrings.
She's actually a volunteer at the museum, and (I think) she works in a coffee shop to cover her living expenses. The show would not have the production quality it does if money wasn't being spent on it, and since the show doesn't make any/much money on its own, it needs to be sponsored - either by donations from VIEWERS LIKE YOU, or by sites like Audible. (Hint: If you don't want more audible ads on Brain Scoop, donate more money than they do.)
I'm glad Audible is jumping on the RUclips education scene, it's gonna make it so much easier for awesome content to be made, and it REALLY doesn't get in the way at all ^_^
Would you like to tell all the visually impaired people of the world that because they can't see well enough to read standard print they are less educated than those who can? As a visually impaired person myself audio books play a huge part in my life. Audible makes things accessible to all sorts of people and I for one am glad they've sponsored The Brain Scoop. It all comes down to the fact that people want to learn. Whether it's visual, audible or sensory the fact is people are learning.
Not only that, Emily is a volunteer at the museum, a full time student, and has a social life (kinda). All that takes time as well. And judging by the time of the year it is, I'm sure Emily is prepared to vegetate for a few weeks before doing much.
Can I just say that I love the close up on Emily when she said that there is a lot of BUZZ on De-extinction because she is wearing Bee earrings. Good times!!!
Yay! New Brain Scoop! And sponsor which means more new Brain Scoop in the future! Excitement!!!!! Also I swear that if anyone claims the show is selling out or whatever after the direct statements that they weren't getting a strong enough income I am going...to be angry. That's all I really can do. But yeah, I'm glad there can be more episodes in the future and thanks to all the donors and to audible for giving us more Brain Scoop.
Why does everyone hate Audible for sponsoring educational content? Yes, in Minutephysics's case the advertisement is handled poorly as it's too long compared to the short format of his videos. But otherwise Audible helps finance educational content by targeting their advertisement towards people who are likely to respond and make use of it. If you watch stuff like brainscoop you are likely to enjoy books. I for one am happy that Audible helps these channels exist and continue to better our lives
I have an audible account but do not use an amazon account. Yeah they have cheesy photos and some self-promotion but they have almost no outside marketing and depend almost 100% on word-of-mouth and source marketing on sites involving education, reading, info sharing, and higher education. They may have annoying aspects but I have used them for years and have had an awesome experience, unlike some other book sites.
I'm really enjoying learning with you, Emily. Keep up the good work, Brain Scoop team! (Also, awesome wearing of the bee earrings when you were talking about 'buzz' - hee.)
Okay, I officially heart brain scoop forever-z!!! Free Audible Knowledge, plus after hearing some of your Q and A's, I've realized Emily Graslie is me... plus awesomeness! I'm also an art grad with a focus in graphic design. I love learning, and one of my favorite side projects to work on my own are info-graph posters. it combines art and knowledge. basically what graphic design should be. i have a Q! if you could combine a trait from any animal you've studied to human traits what would it be?
FYI, Audible isn't *sponsoring* anything per se. They have an affiliate program (info is available on the Audible website). Brain Scoop, Minutephysics, and other channels only get money when you sign up using their link.
They give me easy access to knowledge. I may not be able to apply this knowledge in a real life, but giving me a chance to learn is by default improving my life. Life is better if you can access information about all kinds of stuff, especially if this information is available in fun and exiting form.
As stated by peacefoodlove she is a volunteer. On top of that she is pursuing her graduate degree. I have heard it stated several times by her and Hank that the show is not yet profitable. The only way they keep it up is via shirts/gear they sell and adverts.
A modern bird is essentially a dinosaur, but with a lot of extra DNA which tells it to become a bird. Because of the way DNA is always added during evolution, if you can figure out how much DNA to remove, you can turn a chicken into a dinosaur. I saw a really interesting TED Talk on it.
It is a valid criticism. One of the reasons you find more variety of creative things on RUclips is because of low overhead. This is great for education. It is so much so the opposite has been dubbed "The History Channel Effect".
Whenever someone tells me that dino DNA isn't viable for de-extinction, it breaks my heart just a little bit more every time. Also, my old physical anthro. professor is working on the mammoth stuff, which is totally awesome!
I honestly don't even notice it. And I agree with others, it gives it a more intimate feel anyway, 'which is awesome. Great work guys :D Some of my favourite videos are these and all of them are A+
I'm just now realizing (and laughing over) the fact that someone had to sit there and be filmed as they twirled a brain scoop for the credits. That seems like a fun job.
I have been thinking the same thing for awhile. I cannot understand why people would thumb down constructive criticism. But, unfortunately, that seems to be the most common response.
I kinda like that there's a glare on Emily's glasses. The imperfect aspects are just a reminder that you guys are just normal people, in your normal living spaces, making videos about dead things for the internet.
I know many people with jobs that involve long periods of time spent performing menial, repetitive tasks that love to listen to audiobooks while they work because they make them feel like they are doing something productive. Of course, that doesn't answer the question of why they don't just get a job that they feel is actually productive, but that's besides the point.
Wow this show has come a long way in a really short time. It wasn't long ago Emily seemed a bit camera shy (just a bit! no jumping on me please!). Now this seems as profressional as science shorts I watched in grade school. Pretty awesome stuff :)
Oh Audible. I loved when you supported A history of Rome. I really ought to buy something just for how enjoyable the shows you support are. On a side note. I wonder if Hank wrote the "favourite episode of Glee" joke. It felt very much like his kind of humour.
Sooo... your mad at them for sponsoring so much of your favourite content? That makes sense... Damn you, audible, for helping out my favourite content creators!
I really hope that "De-Extinction" progresses swiftly, so that we can learn as much as possible about it before November when the Sun is going to teach us, "Re-Extinction"! I will be an important lesson; alas, very brief and very, very hot! TNX!
Actually, Hank found her and the Nerdfighter community liked her so much that he offered to help her start a show. She's just a volunteer at the museum, so she wasn't making any money there.
"...a lot of buzz about..."
*zooms in on bee earrings*
Was that punintentional?
"There's a lot of buzz"... wearing bee earrings. lol
I want a puppy-sized elephant.
I'm going to go ahead and announce that I love Audible. I have been a listener of audiobooks for many years, and Audible is one of the most affordable and comprehensive sources around. I am not normally one to promote big business out of the goodness of my heart, but the more people who use the service, the better it will become. Not to mention, they sponsor many of my favorite You Tube channels. Thanks Audible (Amazon).
I love that these tend to go up late at night. I'm -always- still awake and it's a nice reminder that I am not the only one on the planet who can't sleep at "normal" times! (obviously I know this, but I also don't go out at 5 in the morning to find others!)
YAY SPONSOR! So glad you all picked up someone to contribute, I hope it eases some of the financial woes Hank was worried about.
Thank you soooo much for doing a video on De-Extinction! I was first introduced to the subject when I picked up the book "How to Build a Dinosaur" at a thrift store. And now after the recent National Geographic article, I can't stop obsessing about the possibility of bringing back a Woolly Mammoth
I really like Audible sponsoring these educational shows. It benefits every party involved, I think. There's lots to be desired of Audible (DRM free Audiobooks i.e.), but this kind of advertisement actually adds something to the thing creators aim to achieve, and I think that's awesome.
Another great episode. I like how you list the donor names at the end. I think it's great to see a list of people who love what your are doing and want to be part of it by funding your efforts. Thanks for all your hard work. This show reminds me of the science shows I watched on PBS and loved so much as a kid.
I love this show. This and Mental Floss are quickly becoming my favorite channels. It'll take a bit before they overcome Wheezy Waiter but they are easily in my top 10 right now.
Actually, she's a volunteer from what I remember of her tumblr posts! A big thing to consider is that even if she volunteered to do the show rather than make it her job, the show requires a lot of production and time. Both she and Michael Aranda put a lot of time into this show, but unfortunately the money they received as RUclips partners were not enough to sustain them as workers or the Brain Scoop. So getting sponsorship from Audible keeps the content coming, which is great!
ASAPScience, MinuteEarth, MinutePhysics, Veritasium and now the Brain Scoop...
Audible.com, Thank you so much for helping bring us all these brilliant channels. Without you, we would be truly missing out. Definitely going to help support you too.
Gotta love audible! They seem to sponsor a lot of the podcasts I love too. I think it works well with this kind of content.
Being a glasses wearing RUclipsr, I think you guys do a great job with the lighting! It is so hard reducing glare if you don't have the budget for it. Keep up the great work Brain Scoop!
I always enjoy when a new video is posted by your group. I hope you will be around awhile.
Oh my gods I was so sad when there might not have been more money for more brain scoop episodes and then you said "audible.com" and this is the only time I have been happy to hear the words "audible.com" ever. Yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssss.
I think most people are very happy with Emily's face, (I'd say "I am" but comments on the Internet might be taken the wrong way.) Michael, Emily and co. seem to be creating excellent content with limited resources. Thank yous for creating something that I look forward to and enjoy watching.
Sponsorship from Audible is a great step in the right direction for The Brain Scoop. Sadly, I'm a member already, so I can't take advantage of the free audio book, but I sure hope this will be a successful venture. Fascinating content in this episode, as always, and +8 to Charisma for the uber cool bee earrings.
Oh my god, I love that old time-y rendition of the Brainscoop theme song.
"There's a lot of buzz about it right now." With the bee earrings.
Love you.
Is it just me or is Audible sponsoring like, EVERYTHING
Emily,
You are an engaging and fun host, with infectious love of your topics. I always look forward to a new Brain Scoop videos!
She's actually a volunteer at the museum, and (I think) she works in a coffee shop to cover her living expenses. The show would not have the production quality it does if money wasn't being spent on it, and since the show doesn't make any/much money on its own, it needs to be sponsored - either by donations from VIEWERS LIKE YOU, or by sites like Audible. (Hint: If you don't want more audible ads on Brain Scoop, donate more money than they do.)
I'M SO HAPPY THAT AUDIBLE FUNDED AN EPISODE THEY'RE ALWAYS SUPPORTING COOL STUFF AND MORE IMPORTANTLY THEY'RE SUPPORTING YOU THIS IS SO COOL. COOL :')
I'm glad Audible is jumping on the RUclips education scene, it's gonna make it so much easier for awesome content to be made, and it REALLY doesn't get in the way at all ^_^
I'm so glad you guys are working towards proper funding now! you deserve longevity.
I'm gonna buy this sweater. Literally, I'm at the checkout page right now. I'm excited.
Would you like to tell all the visually impaired people of the world that because they can't see well enough to read standard print they are less educated than those who can?
As a visually impaired person myself audio books play a huge part in my life. Audible makes things accessible to all sorts of people and I for one am glad they've sponsored The Brain Scoop.
It all comes down to the fact that people want to learn. Whether it's visual, audible or sensory the fact is people are learning.
Wow, both the Brain Scoop AND MinutePhysics? Audible is really cool for sponsoring amazing RUclips channels.
I love audible.com for sponsoring so many of my favorite youtube programs
That was the most tastefully I have ever been advertised to. Thank you, Audible, for investing in this show I like.
yay for audible FINALLY!! SPONSORSHIP !!
It seems Audible is sponsoring all my favorite youtubers these days.
I'm so glad you found a sponsor! I'll gladly endure hundreds of audible plugs if it means more Brain Scoop.
Glad you have sponsoring now. Yea for the future of Brain Scoop!
Completely understandable. Its a work space, not a professional set.
You do what you can....and thankfully you two manage to pull it off well.
no worries! I was surprised, because I'm sure you know a lot more about lighting than I do. Love the show, thanks for you work :)
Not only that, Emily is a volunteer at the museum, a full time student, and has a social life (kinda). All that takes time as well. And judging by the time of the year it is, I'm sure Emily is prepared to vegetate for a few weeks before doing much.
Can I just say that I love the close up on Emily when she said that there is a lot of BUZZ on De-extinction because she is wearing Bee earrings. Good times!!!
You kind of sound like a young twenties version of Temperance Brennan. Which is an amazing thing. I've been watching your videos all day today.
Yuppie. You are still on! Learning is fun stuff!
Yay! New Brain Scoop! And sponsor which means more new Brain Scoop in the future! Excitement!!!!! Also I swear that if anyone claims the show is selling out or whatever after the direct statements that they weren't getting a strong enough income I am going...to be angry. That's all I really can do. But yeah, I'm glad there can be more episodes in the future and thanks to all the donors and to audible for giving us more Brain Scoop.
Why does everyone hate Audible for sponsoring educational content? Yes, in Minutephysics's case the advertisement is handled poorly as it's too long compared to the short format of his videos. But otherwise Audible helps finance educational content by targeting their advertisement towards people who are likely to respond and make use of it. If you watch stuff like brainscoop you are likely to enjoy books. I for one am happy that Audible helps these channels exist and continue to better our lives
I have an audible account but do not use an amazon account. Yeah they have cheesy photos and some self-promotion but they have almost no outside marketing and depend almost 100% on word-of-mouth and source marketing on sites involving education, reading, info sharing, and higher education. They may have annoying aspects but I have used them for years and have had an awesome experience, unlike some other book sites.
I'm really enjoying learning with you, Emily. Keep up the good work, Brain Scoop team! (Also, awesome wearing of the bee earrings when you were talking about 'buzz' - hee.)
Audible is really stepping up by being apart of so many other channels.
Also, Great work! I am a huge fan, and I have been very impressed with the production value of both the Brain Scoop and SciShow!
Okay, I officially heart brain scoop forever-z!!! Free Audible Knowledge, plus after hearing some of your Q and A's, I've realized Emily Graslie is me... plus awesomeness! I'm also an art grad with a focus in graphic design. I love learning, and one of my favorite side projects to work on my own are info-graph posters. it combines art and knowledge. basically what graphic design should be.
i have a Q! if you could combine a trait from any animal you've studied to human traits what would it be?
FYI, Audible isn't *sponsoring* anything per se. They have an affiliate program (info is available on the Audible website). Brain Scoop, Minutephysics, and other channels only get money when you sign up using their link.
So glad about the Audible sponsorship!! I'll get a book soon! :)
They give me easy access to knowledge. I may not be able to apply this knowledge in a real life, but giving me a chance to learn is by default improving my life. Life is better if you can access information about all kinds of stuff, especially if this information is available in fun and exiting form.
As stated by peacefoodlove she is a volunteer. On top of that she is pursuing her graduate degree. I have heard it stated several times by her and Hank that the show is not yet profitable. The only way they keep it up is via shirts/gear they sell and adverts.
oh audible, you're so awesome sponsoring my favourite internet people...
I can hear it now "did you hide a velociraptor in your sister's closet to scare her ?" "No, it was meant as a gift!!!"
"there's a lot of buzz about it right now" cue close up of bee earrings. Nice pun! Also those earrings are great :)
Glad you found a sponsor! Really looking forward to part 2 of this! c:
I love the brains of our lives. I'm ready for more.
A modern bird is essentially a dinosaur, but with a lot of extra DNA which tells it to become a bird. Because of the way DNA is always added during evolution, if you can figure out how much DNA to remove, you can turn a chicken into a dinosaur. I saw a really interesting TED Talk on it.
Woohoo free audiobook. Serendipity. Exactl what I was looking for but didn't expect one from here. Thanks
I'm glad to see you guys got sponsored. I'd be sad if we lost this web show.
Wearing bee earrings and then saying the phrase "there's a lot of buzz about..." is something only Emily can get away with because she is adorable!
"there's a lot of buzz about it right now" as Michael zooms in on bee earrings.
Love your ear jewelry!
Close up of Emily wearing bumblebee earrings when she says "There's a lot of buzz..."
AMAZING
"There's a lot of buzz about it" as we close up on Emily in her bee earrings...I see what you did there. Also, awesome bee earrings
It is a valid criticism. One of the reasons you find more variety of creative things on RUclips is because of low overhead.
This is great for education. It is so much so the opposite has been dubbed "The History Channel Effect".
Whenever someone tells me that dino DNA isn't viable for de-extinction, it breaks my heart just a little bit more every time.
Also, my old physical anthro. professor is working on the mammoth stuff, which is totally awesome!
I honestly don't even notice it. And I agree with others, it gives it a more intimate feel anyway, 'which is awesome. Great work guys :D Some of my favourite videos are these and all of them are A+
this channel is so fun and educative! I love it
I'm just now realizing (and laughing over) the fact that someone had to sit there and be filmed as they twirled a brain scoop for the credits. That seems like a fun job.
I have been thinking the same thing for awhile. I cannot understand why people would thumb down constructive criticism. But, unfortunately, that seems to be the most common response.
I kinda like that there's a glare on Emily's glasses. The imperfect aspects are just a reminder that you guys are just normal people, in your normal living spaces, making videos about dead things for the internet.
Hurray! So glad you went into this. So many university-bar arguments about bringing back Wooly Mammoths!
your earrings are OMFG!! i love them sooo much!!
I know many people with jobs that involve long periods of time spent performing menial, repetitive tasks that love to listen to audiobooks while they work because they make them feel like they are doing something productive.
Of course, that doesn't answer the question of why they don't just get a job that they feel is actually productive, but that's besides the point.
I love this show so much!!!!
I love this show c: You are so good at speaking in front of a camera! (Also, your earrings are so cute!)
Wow this show has come a long way in a really short time. It wasn't long ago Emily seemed a bit camera shy (just a bit! no jumping on me please!). Now this seems as profressional as science shorts I watched in grade school. Pretty awesome stuff :)
Favorite movie!
Oh Audible. I loved when you supported A history of Rome. I really ought to buy something just for how enjoyable the shows you support are.
On a side note. I wonder if Hank wrote the "favourite episode of Glee" joke. It felt very much like his kind of humour.
I still can't get over those awesome bee earrings.
I love the brain scoop! How about some videos about "unlikely cousins", animals that are related to eachother.
Love your dress Emily and this episode.
Glad you guys got a sponsor. Was worried this show would vanish.
"There's a lot of buzz about it..." as the camera zooms in to Emily's bee earrings :)
I LOVE YOUR JUMPER OMG
Audible, I love you!
Sooo... your mad at them for sponsoring so much of your favourite content? That makes sense... Damn you, audible, for helping out my favourite content creators!
I think normally I would be upset at this kind of plug but I'm really happy this show can keep going. Also, free books!
It's good too see some sponsors on the show; hopefully the show can get funded enough to go places :D
very informative for me &my daughter LOV IT
Then you should donate the hell out for this channel, mate. This channel is thriving.
- there's a alot of buzz about right now *wearing bee-ear rings*
I LOVE IT
I'm glad that you guys are sponsored by books!
I really hope that "De-Extinction" progresses swiftly, so that we can learn as much as possible about it before November when the Sun is going to teach us, "Re-Extinction"! I will be an important lesson; alas, very brief and very, very hot! TNX!
Im glad you guys found a sponsor!
love those earings!
1:21 You had me cracking up Emily. Thanks for the awesome videos.
I've found tilting the glasses slightly, not so much that you can see the difference but just enough, can stop the glare.
Actually, Hank found her and the Nerdfighter community liked her so much that he offered to help her start a show. She's just a volunteer at the museum, so she wasn't making any money there.