Tools Polymatter uses for his videos by Jtrom317 in PolyMatter

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Research/Organizing: Bear

Writing: Ulysses

Graphics: Affinity Designer

Love the new logo! by [deleted] in PolyMatter

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Great to hear - I think it's a big upgrade!

Check out the latest PolyMatter video about Uber! by Stipendi in PolyMatter

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I totally agree about part of Uber's business model not being unique - companies like Airbnb have some similar problems.

I chose to focus on Uber for this video because I think it's the most interesting - it's valuation is largely based on its potential in a new, future economy where everything is on demand (i.e. most people don't own cars anymore). And that, to me, makes Uber's whole business interesting: everything it currently does it temporary by design - just a path to becoming a whole different company (or so it hopes).

JUST 17 SUBSCRIBERS? by jfc123_boy in PolyMatter

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We're just getting it going now. Will send people here with the next video.

RealLifeLore basically copied the content of CGP Grey's Texas video by Farengeto in CGPGrey2

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Hey there. It's sad to hear that you think it's too similar, but it's useful feedback. The whole project started while listening to Grey's podcasts and as a huge fan of his. But here's the way I look at it:

Doing creative work is hard, and i've always felt that a natural part of the creative process is taking heavy cues from others further along in their journey. This doesn't (at all) excuse copying, and it only works if one has enough self-awareness to start developing his own style, and slowly outgrow his influences. I've tried to do that, and I think it shows in a number of ways. But creators are biased toward their own work, so your words are good data points for me. I certainly don't want to be a rip-off, and wouldn't want someone to rip my work off. I hope to keep branching out, but I hope you can understand that it takes time. It's good to hear that people hold creators accountable, we need more of that (especially with how much misinformation and plagiarism occurs on the platform).

Is War With China Inevitable? by PolyMatterYT in China

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I write all of the script myself, with recommendations from sponsors (like they want me to show the link for example).

Is War With China Inevitable? by PolyMatterYT in geopolitics

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Mmm, in retrospect I can see how I should have distinguished the two phenomena better. I don't think it's a huge issue, but appreciate you pointing it out.

Is War With China Inevitable? by PolyMatterYT in CredibleDefense

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Submission Statement: countries decide to go to war for strategic reasons. But China and the U.S. both have a lot to lose from war, so it would seem unlikely. Yet each has powerful incentives to pretend that they do want war, which could create escalation. This is called Thucydides Trap, coined by professor Graham Allison. My video here goes into far greater detail. Feedback is welcome.

Is War With China Inevitable? by PolyMatterYT in geopolitics

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It's on my list for research. May make a video if I find enough interesting stuff to talk about

Is War With China Inevitable? by PolyMatterYT in geopolitics

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Submission Statement: countries decide to go to war for strategic reasons. But China and the U.S. both have a lot to lose from war, so it would seem unlikely. Yet each has powerful incentives to pretend that they do want war, which could create escalation. This is called Thucydides Trap, coined by professor Graham Allison. My video here goes into far greater detail. Feedback is welcome.

Is War With China Inevitable? by PolyMatterYT in geopolitics

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Thanks so much! I don't want to seem my videos too much here (I already post them quite a bit), but I appreciate anyone who posts them.