THE COOLEST VIDEO ESSAYS WE'VE WATCHED LATELY PT.2
Our selection of videos to get you curious again, think deeper or just make your day a little better.
THOSE WHO CURATE, AND THOSE WHO CONSUME.
This video explores the relationship between curation/consumption and how your taste is shaped by what you consume and why actively curating what you surround yourself with can make you more intentional about the culture you participate in.
WHY "THINGS TO DO INSTEAD OF DOOMSCROLLING" NEVER WORKS
This video looks at what we’re actually seeking when we scroll and why the solution isn't always another task. It helps you understand why simply replacing your phone with a list of “productive” activities rarely works.
START HAVING FUN AND EXPERIMENT WITH YOUR SELF-CONCEPT
This video encourages you to experiment, play around with your identity, and discover who you are through trying things out. So you can stop feeling like you have to stick to one fixed version of yourself.
THE POWER OF READING (BACKED BY SCIENCE)
If you want to understand why reading does more for your brain than simply giving you information, this video explores the cognitive and psychological benefits of making reading a regular habit.
FINALLY A VIDEO ESSAY THAT'S NOT WRITTEN BY AI!
If you are also tired by all the AI generated content this video makes the case for the value of human perspective, originality, and actually having something to say.
THE ROBERT PATTINSON AND SKYLER GISONDO INTERVIEW
We know this isn't a video essay, but if you want to have a good laugh and watch two actors have a genuinely entertaining conversation, this one's worth the watch.
SOURCES:
https://youtu.be/yuKXxHgZpdI?si=DKwWsDDcIaX_OnVW https://youtu.be/OmPf4dFvawE?si=piZGYrikjAhwYLle https://youtu.be/NYR7IV6DBko?si=T6n0MJZwJIS6-4N3 https://youtu.be/7mI6nm8QlQo?si=48lqUjCe_yZE9yja https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kqDCYkF_X0&t=174s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXUHfkSIl-I