TWO YEARS OF YOUTUBING! (Thanks and Shout Outs!)

TL;DR

Philosophy Tube marks its second anniversary by thanking viewers and explaining its mission to share a philosophy education for free. The channel began after the government tripled university costs, and Patreon contributions of $1 or $2 a month helped fund new background panels and possible equipment upgrades. The celebration also recommends creators covering religion, science, feminism, linguistics, film, and YouTube poops. Read on for the specific channels and reasons behind each shout-out.

Transcript

hey everybody today is the 31st of May and that might not seem like a very auspicious date but it's actually the second anniversary of the first episode of philosophy tube the channel is two years old today so I thought I'd make a special sort of informal unscripted video saying some thank yous and giving some shoutouts to other channels to celebra... Read More

Key Insights

• 🫤 Philosophy Tube started two years ago, motivated by the increased cost of attending university.
• 🥶 The channel provides free educational content so that anyone, regardless of financial situation, can access knowledge.
• ❓ Shoutouts are given to various channels in different genres, promoting collaboration and creating a supportive community.
• 🪭 Philosophy Tube expresses gratitude to fans, including those who comment and send fan mail, as well as Patreon supporters who contribute to channel improvements.
• 😜 The channel emphasizes the privilege of attending a top-ranked philosophy university and aims to share their knowledge and experiences with others.
• 😃 Philosophy Tube's anniversary celebration highlights the joy and fulfillment the channel brings to the creators.
• 🫵 The channel plans to continue producing philosophical content and looks forward to the upcoming year of creation and engagement with viewers.

Questions & Answers

Q: Why did Philosophy Tube start the channel?

The channel began after the government tripled the cost of attending university. Seeing that people in the year below might no longer afford to study the same subjects inspired the creator to share what he learned for free, regardless of viewers’ finances.

Q: What is Philosophy Tube celebrating in this anniversary episode?

Philosophy Tube is celebrating two years since its first episode, with the anniversary falling on May 31. The creator uses the informal, unscripted episode to thank supporters and recommend other channels he enjoys.

Q: How does Philosophy Tube describe the privilege behind its free-education mission?

The creator says he was fortunate to attend university under the old fees and earn an MA at an institution recently called the 14th-best university in the world for studying philosophy. He describes his opportunity as an extraordinary privilege and says he wants to give away his degree’s learning for free.

Q: How does Philosophy Tube thank viewers and Patreon supporters?

The creator thanks people who comment, send fan mail, support the show, or contribute through Patreon. He says he reads overnight comments and fan mail each morning with a cup of tea and that hearing from viewers makes his day.

Q: What did Philosophy Tube fund with Patreon pledges?

Patreon pledges paid for the new panels and experimental background shown in the episode. The creator is also considering a new microphone, possibly a clip-on model, funded by those pledges.

Q: Which philosophy, science, and feminism channels receive shout-outs?

The Messianic Manic is recommended for clear videos about religious philosophy, while Miles Power is praised for clear and enjoyable videos about skeptical science and common scientific myths. Marina Shutup is recommended for videos about feminism and is described as an up-and-coming creator in that area.

Q: Which channels are recommended for linguistics and film analysis?

Critical Lit is recommended for videos about language and poetry, particularly for viewers interested in linguistics. MovieBob is praised for analyzing films in considerable detail, and the creator suggests Philosophy Tube viewers will probably enjoy his work.

Q: Which YouTube Poop creators does Philosophy Tube recommend?

The creator names Hof 1138, the Maclar 01, Alpaca Hawk, and Bunny Mustard among his favorite YouTube Poopers. He says he watches these often silly videos to relax after consuming a lot of intellectual material.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Philosophy Tube celebrates its second anniversary, thanking viewers and expressing gratitude for the support.

• The channel aims to provide free education for those unable to afford university fees.

• Shoutouts are given to other channels in various genres, including religious philosophy, science, feminism, linguistics, film analysis, and YouTube poops.