How To Make YouTube Great Again — The Ultimate High Quality Channel List
Books have always had the image of being a smart man’s (or woman’s) weapon. Now, podcasts are building a similar reputation. And for good…
Books have always had the image of being a smart man’s (or woman’s) weapon. Now, podcasts are building a similar reputation. And for good reason as there is a great variety of highly educational and valuable books and podcasts our there.
But YouTube?
YouTube can be like quicksand sucking you into a shit hole of time-wasting nonsense. Or it can be the world’s most effective and entertaining self-education platform.
YouTube can be rocket fuel for your self-development — maybe even more than books and podcasts ever could.
If you let it.
Which channels you subscribe to makes all the difference. Here’s my ultimate go-to list to find high-quality content that will super charge your learning.
The channels below create content ranging from professionally produced short-form documentaries to simple stick figure drawings. And they are all super insightful. Let’s go.
General Learning
Whether it’s about the origin of life, the psychology of loneliness, the history of religion, the American political system, the physics of atomic bombs or the science behind airplane boarding — these channels cover a great variety of topics your curiosity can feed off of.
Crash Course
History, Biology, Psychology, Physics, Computer Science, Math, Economics, Literature
Kurzgesagt — In A Nutshell
Astrophysics, Psychology, Philosophy, Technology, General Science
CGP Grey
World Knowledge, Geography, Logic
Vox
Politics, History, Culture, Music, General Science
Volksgeist
Pop Culture, Music
Science
These channels explore some of the most fascinating topics in science. They will expose you to mind-bending problems, enlightening phenomena and a glimpse into the future.
Vsauce
Math, Physics, Psychology, General Science
Veritasium
General Science, Psychology, Critical Thinking, Math
Seeker
Technology, Biology, Physics, Universe
PBS Infinite Series
Math, Computer Science
Verge Science
Nature, Space, Technology
SciShow
General Science, Trivia, World Knowledge
Philosophy & Life
Exurb1a
Life Philosophy, Humour
Pursuit of Wonder
Mysteries of Life, Paradoxes, Life Philosophy
School of Life
Life Philosophy, Self-Help
Space & Astrophysics
Whether you are a universe geek (like me) or not, the channels below explore mind blowing topics and questions and will make your brains melt at times — in a good way.
Arvin Ash
Astrophysics, Quantum Mechanics, Technology
PBS Space Time
Astrophysics, Quantum Mechanics, Math
SciShow Space
Astrophysics, Technology
What are your favorite YouTube channels? Let me know in the comments!
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