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Name: Vsauce2
Genre: Reality, Talk & Interview
Released: 2020-09-23
Cast: Kevin Lieber

TV-PG
2020
2 Seasons
0.0 (14)

Vsauce2 was a web series launched in 2010 by YouTube channel Vsauce2 from Studio71. The show was hosted by Kevin Lieber who explored various topics related to science, technology, history and culture. The show consisted of short and informative videos on odd and obscure topics, that often combined scientific facts with pop culture references.

Kevin Lieber was the face of the show and his unique style of storytelling made the show a hit among viewers. He often used metaphors and analogies to explain complex scientific concepts in a way that was easily understandable by audiences of all ages. The show would often dive deep into a topic, exploring every nook and cranny of its history and scientific importance.

The show's production quality was generally good, with some videos using animations and visual effects to better illustrate the topics being discussed. Some episodes also included guest experts who shared their knowledge and experiences relating to the topic under discussion.

One of the hallmarks of the Vsauce2 series was the show's ability to take seemingly mundane and obscure topics and present them in a unique and entertaining way. The show explored the science behind everyday things like coffee cups, mirrors, and even left-handedness. The show also delved into the more esoteric and abstract topics such as the social psychology of selfies, the neuroscience of fear, and the history of chess.

One of the most popular segments of the show was "DONG" or "Things to Do Online Now Guys". In this segment, Kevin would introduce the viewers to interesting websites, apps, and games that were both informative and entertaining. DONG became a fan favourite and even spun off into its own YouTube channel.

The show often took an analytical approach to topics that were generally considered taboo such as the physiology behind tickling, the psychology of flirting and the science of boredom. This analytical approach often led to a deeper understanding of the topic, churning out facts that would fascinate even the most skeptical of viewers. Vsauce2's exploration of the relationship between emotions and music in one episode was particularly interesting, delving into the biology of sound and the way it affects our brain.

The Vsauce2 series was also known for its love of all things futuristic. Several episodes were dedicated to exploring technologies that are yet to become mainstream, including augmented reality, quantum computing and virtual reality. Kevin often explored the long-term implications of these technologies and their impact on humanity.

Overall, the Vsauce2 series was a treat for people who love learning about anything and everything. From the science of humour to the origin of tattoos, the show explored a diverse range of topics in a way that was both informative and engaging. Kevin Lieber's unique style of storytelling made the show a must-watch, and the show's excellent production quality meant that viewers were always left wanting more.

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Seasons

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15. Why Do We Dye Easter Eggs?

September 23, 2020

Kevin answers a series of, "Things that make ya go hmmm...?" questions with a blend of physical images and computer graphics. Why did humans start eating cheese? Are carrots really good for your eyes? Why did people wear powdered wigs? What are the origins of sideburns? And finally, why do we dye Easter eggs?

14. Where Am I?

September 23, 2020

Kevin takes a stab at a philosophical question that has plagued humankind since the dawn of time: "What is consciousness?" Part subjective introspection and part scientific explanation, this visual poem details a day-in-the-life through the perspective of a consciousness bead floating in a skull. By the end, you may or may not be able to have an answer for, "Where are you?"

13. Eat Brains. Explain Zombies.

September 23, 2020

In one take, Kevin roasts a real brain over a campfire as he explains the history and psychology of zombies. How are zombies a mirror for our modern hopes, fears, and anxieties? Is the powerlessness we feel from the impending doom posed by these monsters a reflection of our own thoughts of mortality? And will Kevin actually eat the brain he's cooking? Find out now!

12. Will Robots Make Us More Human?

September 23, 2020

Alquist: ...all the workers in the world will be out of a job. Domin: Yes, they will be, Alquist. They will be, Miss Glory. But in ten years' time, Rossum's Universal Robots will be making so much wheat, so much material, so much of everything that nothing will cost anything. Everyone will be able to just take as much as he needs. Nobody will live in poverty. -R.U.R. by Karel Capek (1920)

11. Recording Ourselves

September 23, 2020

In the digital age, your identity will last forever as long as someone is around to keep the lights on, for the first time in human history, ordinary people will bever be forgotten.

10. The Planet Behind Your Eyes

September 23, 2020

Dreams of humans living on Mars have fascinated us for centuries, yet despite massive advancements in technology, actually accomplishing that goal remains elusive. Why is it so difficult to live on Mars? What kind of interpersonal challenges, in addition to the obvious survival challenges, does it pose? Kevin visit a Mars Simulator where budding astronauts are researching just that.

9. Should You Switch? No! (Here's why)

September 23, 2020

In The Two Envelopes Paradox -- also called the Exchange Paradox -- you know what the right answer is almost immediately. Until you don't. And then you do. And then you're not sure. The problem isn't so much the problem itself; it's figuring out why the setup is wrong.

8. This Is Not 50/50

September 23, 2020

The easiest fair games depend on equal, binary outcomes like flipping a coin or drawing a playing card that can only be either red or black. If a game depends on both players choosing an equally-probable outcome, how can one player have a massive advantage over the other?

7. 1,000 Birds In A Truck Riddle

September 23, 2020

Observation is the core of our understanding of science and applied math. But what happens when what we see isn't what we actually get? Or when we can't see at all?

6. The Missing Dollar Riddle

September 23, 2020

Kevin explores the math and mystery behind a classic riddle that just... doesn't make sense. Three friends go out to lunch and split a $30 bill evenly. Each pays ten bucks. Then the waitress realizes the bill should've been only $25. She gives the busboy a $5 refund, but he can't figure out how to evenly divide five dollars three ways.

5. A Problem You'll Never Solve

September 23, 2020

Newcomb's Paradox has confounded philosophers, mathematicians, and game players for over 50 years. The problem is simple: You can take Box A, which contains $1,000, *and* Box B, which contains either $0 or $1,000,000, or you can just take Box B. The right choice seems obvious -- but there's a catch.

4. The Dice Problem Newton Got Wrong

September 23, 2020

The Newton-Pepys Problem represents Isaac Newton's only documented foray into probability. Samuel Pepys sent him a letter asking whether it would be more likely to roll one six in 6 dice, two sixes in 12 dice, or three sixes in 18 dice. In terms of computing the answer, we've got it pretty easy. But Newton had to work it all out himself, and as he did that but he missed a few things.

3. The Martingale Problem

September 23, 2020

The Martingale Betting system claims that by doubling your wager after each loss, no matter how many times they lose in a row, a gambler is guaranteed to eventually win big. It's considered foolproof, and mathematically it is... until it isn't. With the aid of a faithful blackjack-dealing robot friend, Kevin puts this 18th-century France gambling strategy to the test.

2. MrBeast's $1,000,000 Dilemma

September 23, 2020

Let's say, hypothetically, that famous YouTuber Mr. Beast created a free $1,000,000 contest in which anyone could play, but the only chance for a winner is if one and only one person entered. What would you do? Would you enter and hope you were the only one? Would you enter just to destroy another person's chances? Or would you not bother at all?

1. The Nugget Algorithm

September 23, 2020

The Frobenius Number -- also called the McNugget Number -- is the highest number you *can't* make out of two integers that have a greatest common divisor of 1. This late 19th-century math quirk was examined by Ferdinand Frobenius and expanded on by JJ Sylvester, but it came to public consciousness by examining the impossible orders of McNuggets in the United Kingdom.

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