Author: Josh Taylor
A philosophy for the scientific age: optimistic nihilism
Posted by Josh Taylor / July 27, 2017The scientific worldview doesn’t leave much room for an afterlife or universal, absolute truths. That could lead some to nihilism, but Kurzgesagt has another way.
Read MoreJustice League (2007), the movie that never was
Posted by Josh Taylor / July 26, 2017There’s a new Justice League movie coming out. But did you know that there was almost a Justice League made in 2007? It was casted and ready to shoot when it was suddenly canceled. Here’s why.
Read MoreHow to cut and shape stones by hand
Posted by Josh Taylor / July 26, 2017It looks like the stones in stone walls, chimneys, houses, and pavement are either fake, naturally formed, or machined. But in fact they’re often hand cut and shaped––take a look.
Read MoreHilarious dad joke competition
Posted by Josh Taylor / July 25, 2017Dad jokes are all the rage lately. So these guys had a little competition––whoever can keep a straight face longest wins. In reality, though, we win.
Read MoreDespacito played on ancient Chinese instrument
Posted by Josh Taylor / July 25, 2017You know a song is a major hit when you start hearing a cappella versions of it, versions played on cello, and versions played on computer parts. You know a song is a mega-hit when it’s played on ancient instruments like this one.
Read MoreA compilation of ridiculous pregnancy questions on Yahoo! Answers
Posted by Josh Taylor / July 24, 2017Get ready to fear for the future of humanity. This compilation of questions about “pregancy” and “prenatacy” is going to make you really, really depressed. But you will be laughing, which is a weird combo.
Read MoreWhat how abstract art is made
Posted by Josh Taylor / July 24, 2017Have you ever wondered how abstract art––the kind you might see in a modern art museum––is made? This video shows you, and it’s surprisingly soothing.
Read MoreUnderstanding character development through Avatar the Last Airbender
Posted by Josh Taylor / July 24, 2017Some TV shows are like bubble gum: they’re fun to chew on and then spit out, but they offer no real substance. Other shows are not only entertaining but also edifying, and they leave us with lots to ponder. This video analyzes character through Avatar.
Read MoreThe worst way to leave your wedding
Posted by Josh Taylor / July 24, 2017Every married couple has their wedding catastrophe story. Luckily for this couple, they have a catastrophe video––and no one got hurt.
Read MoreMovie hacking vs. real hacking
Posted by Josh Taylor / July 23, 2017We’ve all seen ridiculous movie hacking scenes where characters somehow zip through virtual cities to steal data…or something. This funny video compares those scenes to real hacking.
Read MoreAwesome trailer for Psych: The Movie
Posted by Josh Taylor / July 23, 2017Psych fans, get yourself psyched up because there’s going to be a Psych movie. And if this trailer is any indication, it’s going to be amazing.
Read MoreMaladaptive daydreaming and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Posted by Josh Taylor / July 22, 2017The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is about a guy who hates his life. Watching it, it doesn’t seem quite that bad, but it’s really what the movie is about. And, as this video argues, we have a lot to learn from it.
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