Wow, that's of Veritasium's best stories - a LOT of work went into that. (And he was ignored because he didn't have a PhD!) Very enjoyable ... thanks!
This raises the question, how many more scientific discoveries have been stifled or blocked outright due to Academia?
Who else assumed this was a technology connections video before reading the channel name?
I'm ready for a new Christmas light rant
Man, it's been a slow lemmy week. I'll just have to start contributing! Yay, community!
Always love Veritasium
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