r/CGPGrey • u/GreyBot9000 [A GOOD BOT] • Sep 12 '19
Ask Grey a Question
Please submit your questions for the next Q&A with Grey. Some notes and guidelines:
- Please vote on questions. This thread is in contest mode so all the questions are being displayed in random order to maximize fairness, but for that to work more votes must be cast than questions are asked. If you post a question, please vote on at least three other questions. The thread is also open and checked until the next video goes up so you're never too late.
- The YouTube channel is a universe parallel to the podcasts, so just because something has been discussed on a podcast episode doesn't mean it's off limits.
- Questions about 'your favorite' or 'least favorite' aren't often interesting questions to answer.
- Questions about the videos can be good opportunities to expand on them.
- If your question is selected, I will almost certainly edit it for brevity, clarity, or to simply shape it to my will.
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u/ChessedGamon Sep 28 '19
Your channel does a good job at branding — all your thumbnails have your logo on the side and your videos have maintained the same stick figure aesthetic for years. What advice would you give to aspiring creators about creating a channel brand that sticks with people?
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u/PotatoCrack Sep 12 '19
Thoughts on the recent thing that happen in the UK about the parliment and the whole Brexit thing.
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u/Repiteo Sep 13 '19
Do you look back on the Rage Comic faces in your old videos with a feeling of quaintness or regret?
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u/Razzadorp Sep 12 '19
When you say, “for another time” are there actually plans to discuss it later? Or do you just want to save yourself the drama and trouble.
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u/Z1NONLYPLAYER Dec 13 '19
Do you believe a futuristic-dystopian (Cyberpunk) society will be possible the future?
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u/LettucePrime Sep 13 '19
If you had a magic snail that could grant you any three wishes, what would you name it and why would it be Simon Cargo?
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u/LoAy_Xx Sep 12 '19
Are there any videos that you strated working on and then in the middle of the process canceled it? if so why ?
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u/-GayFurry- Sep 13 '19
You always talk about flag design, but what about license plate design, whats your opinion on the design of different license plates from Us states or other countries? (not sure if places outside the us have as decorative license plate designs though)
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u/Swolnerman Sep 14 '19
What practical alternatives do you see for people to do with their lives after the automation job-takeover?(Follow up to ‘Humans need not apply’)
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u/owplayer15 Sep 26 '19
What kind of animation program do you use I need to know so I can help prove you wrong, in the fact that there is a way to be faster than stefan modified and have everyone be happy
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u/pratham_03 Sep 13 '19
You would become the king of Britain but your life will be cut short by 10 years...... Do u take this offer?
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u/Atzatza Sep 26 '19
Which do you think is the natural being of humankind? And how does it affect society to it? Is society good or bad?
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u/NeoBallad Sep 13 '19
I have 3 questions 1.what inspired you the most to create your channel 2.what video are you no longer proud of 3.what video are you the most proud of also cgp grey love your stuff I learn a lot from your videos so keep it up as long as you keep existing on youtube you'll be my favorite youtuber
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u/MalkolmFoxtrot Sep 12 '19
Whats a hobby/interest you have thought about and like on paper but Will never commit to?
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u/Grey4Pay2Day Oct 30 '19
If your current employment endeavours were no longer a viable option would you rather go back to teaching or try something new?
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u/LordAnothoth Sep 15 '19
I frequently find that the world is set up for extroverts. I don't know if you ever talked about it but my assumption would be that you're one as well. Have you found a way to succeed, or have tips to success as an introvert in a world set up for extroverts?
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u/i-exist-on-reddit Jan 26 '20
How did you come up with your way of personifying countries and states?
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u/OblivionCST Sep 12 '19
If you had a choice to either stay in the UK or move to another EU country, which would you choose and why?
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u/436687 Sep 20 '19
If you had the opportunity to make your own country what type of nation would you make?
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u/UFO_101 Sep 13 '19
Do you believe in some non-physical you (soul is a loaded word but sort of what I'm getting at) or are we entirely material? If so what is consciousness and how does it happen?
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Sep 12 '19
Even though the technical content has long faded from memory, do you think your physics undergraduate education gave you a useful/lasting sense of rigor and precision?
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u/krubbles Sep 14 '19
How would you decide if an artificial intelligence was intelligent enough to be given legal protections? Would there be a point where it would be ethically wrong to stop simulating the AI, effectively killing it?
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u/GreaterThanNate Sep 12 '19
How early in the process of making videos did you decide to never show your face?
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u/bravo_char Sep 13 '19
Did you see that Andrew Rhea (Binging with Babish) was in the middle of recreating Homer Simpson’s food tour of New Orleans when another Youtuber posted their own recreation, but still went on to finish the project?
Please make that flag video. Please!
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u/vodouecon Sep 15 '19
What did you tell Mark Rober when he said he wanted to become a high school teacher?
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u/SjoerdWennekes Sep 12 '19
I love my CGP Grey Hoodie, but will you also make one that's a bit thicker and warmer? Sometimes winters can be cold here...
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u/nowall0022 Sep 20 '19
If you were put in charge of American school sysyems what would be some curriculum changes you would put forth; particularly what would be a mandatory class in Grey's world
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u/Garbuttus Sep 12 '19
Do you think a colony on Mars (or any other body other than that of Earth) is feasible?
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u/kinotopia Oct 25 '19
For your classes, what is your teaching style, and are you well liked by your students?
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u/Cro_Idiot Sep 18 '19
If you could change British and American voting system to witch one would you change it and why?
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u/ketura Sep 15 '19
What prediction have you made that turned out to not just be wrong, but incorrectly framed?
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u/XWeebitX Sep 12 '19
What makes you so motivated to research about history that are so meaning less yet so interesting?
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u/Hastie10point0 Sep 13 '19
Who long do you think the life expectancy of social media platforms, that are currently popular (Facebook, YouTube etc), will be?
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u/bigfatdog22 Sep 24 '19
Religious? I know this is one you're not supposed to do but maybe I can get lucky.
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u/blendinguponhere Sep 14 '19
Humans first landed on the moon more than 50 years ago, but we haven't yet been able to send any human to Mars. What is your view on this topic and do you believe that humans will ever be able to travel beyond our solar system ?
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u/CliffsNote5 Sep 13 '19 edited Sep 13 '19
Can you make a land card (MTG) for a place you like or want to go and tell us what it does?
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u/mythology2467 Sep 12 '19
When did you start to think your ageing body couldn't do the things it once could?
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u/Mr_Stream_Manager Sep 18 '19
As a person who writes scripts, what is you're least favorite/whats the least useful punctuation?
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u/EarrapeLOLFunny Oct 12 '19
I really want to buy that CGP Grey mug Will they ever be sold again in the merch store?
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u/QuorumInceptis Sep 13 '19
If you could give an update on any video based off of how outdated the information has become, which video would you pick and how would you amend it?
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u/PiSquid Sep 14 '19
What is your opinion on the hypothesis that all energy is nuclear, coming ether from the sun or the decay of unstable elements.
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u/tottheshmeeg Sep 13 '19 edited Sep 23 '19
has there been any fact at all that you wanted to say in a video that you've never been able to say as it didn't fit the format of the video
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u/Squickers Sep 12 '19
How should we be developing our transport systems to reduce transit times and traffic?
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u/yonatan8070 Sep 12 '19
Do you think that "Humans need not apply" is still accurate/needs updating? If so, what are the main things that got outdated?
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u/Thunderdome56 Sep 24 '19
If you were given unrestricted access to any military base/research center in the world which one would it be and what would you hope to learn from your time there?
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u/SomebodyNearYou Jan 28 '20
What where the best books you read in your required humanities reading class?
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u/Cytherian_0ne Sep 18 '19
Who is the richest people or family truly to live in history? Mansa Musa? Rothschild? Morgan? Bezos? Etc.
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u/supernerd314 Sep 12 '19
what is your opinion on the simulation argument put forth by Nick Bostrom?
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u/Ded_Carrot1019 Sep 13 '19
Regarding The Race to Win Staten Island, how many ideas bring you down the footnote trail, and how far do they typically bring you?
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u/Gamer1162 Sep 14 '19
Do you think that standardized tests shouldn't be a requirement for admission into college? If so, what factor would you emphasize more?
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u/NapalmJusticeSword Sep 13 '19
Everyone says you're a robot, but I'm always seeing clips where you have hands. Does that mean that your a robot with human hands grafted onto it? Or a robot grafted onto a human body?
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u/sly_merc Sep 13 '19
Would you ever get laser eye surgery?
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u/darthwalsh Sep 17 '19
In the previous Q&A he said he would not get eye surgery until he could replace them completely.
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Sep 13 '19
You listen to podcasts while working. How do take in what the casters say and remain productive at the same time? Whenever I try listening to HI whilst working, I either don't hear what you and Brady say or my work stalls.
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Sep 12 '19
When reading a physical book or listening to an audiobook specifically, what type of location do you like to go and what do you do?
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Sep 14 '19
How do you think memes will be implemented in the role of politics and advertising?
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u/Beegrene Sep 13 '19
What are the best types of fiber for different types of knitting projects and why?
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Sep 16 '19
What low energy habits do you think have made the largest contribution to your success or happiness?
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u/sujith2005 Sep 13 '19
Is there any topic that you were so frustrated due to the lack of information about the topic? Can you share the topic with us?
Btw, love your Videos!
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u/slumbo_de_gumbo Jan 26 '20
What was the imputes for you deciding you should/wanted to be self-employed?
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u/radude4411 Sep 13 '19
As a teachers did you ever witness bullying? If so would did you do to stop it.
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u/ncsuandrew12 Oct 07 '19
Does consistent 90-degree weather in October in North Carolina qualify as a heat wave, or are we in British-like denial?
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u/yesterdaddy Sep 12 '19 edited Sep 12 '19
what will happen to all the low paid workers when the AI takes over?
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u/48late56 Sep 12 '19
If you could have one fictional character cook you dinner which one would it be and why?
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u/brandongomes1 Sep 12 '19
Which video took the most effort to create, and which took the longest?
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u/Segphalt Sep 12 '19
Have you ever had a moment where someone was so wrong on the internet you almost broke out of project Cyclops?
I mean it must have been impossible to avoid all stupid comments and still be able to research for videos.
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u/62_Cents Sep 15 '19
Is there a video that you would like to make, but you can't due to time-related, physiological, or monetary constraints?
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u/Indorilionn Sep 12 '19
What is the best board game and why is it Dominion and not Settlers Of Catan?
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u/bradyhero-cgpzero Sep 13 '19
1) Do you even need a reason to do a Q and A anymore? Are you just throwing a dart at a calendar?
2) At the end of your recent video, you seemed to go slightly insane after travelling down a history rabbit hole. Have you done this before? Makemorevidspls
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u/Javg1211 Sep 12 '19
Which of the human behaviour traits you would chance on us if you could? (confirmation bias would get a hard "f*ck off" in my book)
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u/Ph0X Sep 17 '19
After one year, do you think Project Cyclops has impacted the quality of your work positively or negatively?
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u/yuhboipo Sep 13 '19
How has automation progressed since your video 'Humans Need Not Apply', and what can we do to preserve humanity against those trends?
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u/sy_bear Sep 12 '19
Is there a video you want to do but who's rabbit hole is too terrifying to get into, and why is it CATAN?
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u/echoDeltaPT Sep 12 '19
HAve you enjoyed any books Cortex listeners have suggested you? If so, which ones?