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Published 10/01/23
Published 10/01/23
In 1983, two Japanese scientists, Masaki Morimoto and Hisashi Hirabayashi, pioneers in the field of radioastronomy and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI), got inebriated as they celebrated the Tanabata star festival. They decided to use a radio telescope at Stanford to send a message to one of the brightest stars in the sky, Altair. In the message was information about our planet, our evolution, the human species, and even a high-spirited sign-off, sending both the English...
Published 08/28/23
Tonight we explore the strange reality of Einstein's General Theory of Relativity and what it means for 3 dimensional beings born into a 4 dimensional Universe. It predicts our birth from a singularity in an expanding Universe, the contraction of space at the speed of light, and both black holes and the infinite time dilation at their horizon. It's bizarre that space truly compresses and time actually slows down deep inside gravitational wells and near the speed of light. We literally observe...
Published 08/09/23
Tonight we're drawing and explaining a spacetime diagram of the entire universe. The universe is far larger than 14 billion light years, and expanding way faster than the speed of light. Let's find out the true nature of the universe.   ▸ Want to leave a tip or connect?:   See youtube video description for full credits.
Published 08/09/23
(These podcasts are the audio from my Youtube channel videos found here: ) Tonight we're browsing a really cool retro 1969 LIFE magazine I found at a local flea-market thrift store. It's main article is about the LEM (Lunar Module) which was the tiny spacecraft that detached from the Apollo Command Module in lunar orbit and sent Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin descending onto the lunar surface to be the first ever humans to step foot on another world. We also browse the rest of the issue and...
Published 05/24/23
These podcasts are just the audio from my Youtube videos. If you'd like to see visuals too, visit my channel, Let's Find Out:   This is an exploration of the greatest discoveries in cosmology, the great scientists and astronomers behind them, and the still unresolved mysteries of the Universe at the most extreme scales of time, gravity, and distance across the deepest space.  This is part of a larger script I wrote for the James Webb Space Telescope: The Big Bang, Dark Matter, the Cosmic...
Published 04/29/23
Timestamps: 0:00 Intro: Webb, Apollo 8 and Hubble 30:00 Webb: The Man and the Telescope 52:15 Webb's Historical Context and Predecessors 1:32:50 The Long Road of Developing Webb 2:06:19 The Inventions Powering Webb 3:00:29 Results Pt 1: First Images (misnumbered in video) 3:56:57 Results Pt 2: Cosmic Dawn: The earliest stars and galaxies 4:21:49 Results Pt 3: Stellar Evolution 4:53:26 Results Pt 4: Exoplanets and searching for Alien Life 5:31:00 DART Impact Footage 5:35:04 Future Telescopes...
Published 03/18/23
A reading of the biblical Birth of Jesus Christ and the extended story surrounding the nativity. Then I read a couple other comical, tragic, thoughtful, and endearing Christmas stories by Joseph Conrad, Frederick Douglass, and Betty. Also included is the Poem "The Bird of Dawning" by Shakespeare. Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro (Christmas is a collective dream about hope, peace, and love and one in which billions look forward to participate in.) Beginning of the Story of the Birth of Jesus: 5:07...
Published 12/22/22
Let's find out what 300-year-old books and maps look, feel and sound like. See the whole list of book names and the year they were published in the timestamps below or in-video to jump right to one's that pique your interest most if you, understandably, can't wait four hours. Most of these have been sitting unopened for over a year, so I was excited to open them up. Enjoy. Check out my space-themed clothes and such at https://www.letsfindoutasmr.com if you're interested in supporting the...
Published 08/04/22
The softest, warmest and most soothing white noise for sleep and relaxation or to drown out the noisy world to help you think, focus, concentrate, study, read, and research.    
Published 08/01/22
The final video of our 3-part Bob Ross deep dive! Let's find out how Bob fits into history, philosophy, spirituality, culture, art, technology, and the relation of them all to our evolving society, from the Industrial to the Digital Revolution we're currently still trying to understand. The Bob Ross Deep Dive series: Part 1: His Legacy Part 2: His Biography Part 3A: The Philosophy of Bob Ross: Ancient History and Modern Leisure Part 3B: The Philosophy of Bob Ross: Industrial to Digital...
Published 07/15/22
The book "Happy Clouds, Happy Trees: The Bob Ross Phenomenon" opened my eyes to just how many things are connected in culture, society, history, psychology, art, and life. Let's find out where Bob fits into all this.   Bob Ross Deep Dive series: Part 1: His Legacy Part 2: His Biography Part 3A: The Philosophy of Bob Ross: Ancient History and Modern Leisure (this video) Part 3B: The Philosophy of Bob Ross: Industrial to Digital Revolution Please consider buying this book if you enjoyed this...
Published 07/15/22
This is part 2b of my 3-part Bob Ross Deep Dive series: Part 1: His Legacy Part 2A and 2B: this audio (broken in two for the podcast audio) Part 3A: The Philosophy of Bob Ross: Ancient History and Modern Leisure Part 3B: The Philosophy of Bob Ross: Industrial to Digital Revolution Let's dive deep into Bob Ross's humble Florida roots, learn about his interests, his friends, mentors, and family, and follow him to Alaska where he cultivated a joy that he'd eventually share with the world. Let's...
Published 07/13/22
This is part 2a of 3 parts of my Bob Ross Deep Dive series: Part 1: His Legacy Part 2A and 2B: this audio (broken in two for the podcast audio) Part 3A: The Philosophy of Bob Ross: Ancient History and Modern Leisure Part 3B: The Philosophy of Bob Ross: Industrial to Digital Revolution Let's dive deep into Bob Ross's humble Florida roots, learn about his interests, his friends, mentors, and family, and follow him to Alaska where he cultivated a joy that he'd eventually share with the world....
Published 06/19/22
Bob Ross is more than a painter, more than a teacher, and more than a TV show host. Let's find out what Bob was really up to with his timeless show "The Joy of Painting." Thanks to everyone for your continued encouragement and a special thanks to my patreon supporters for going out of your way to show love for the channel. It means alot. Pt. 1: His Legacy Pt. 2: His Life and Art (coming soon) Pt. 3: His Place in History (coming soon)   Timestamps: 0:00 Bob the radical 11:00 The real thesis of...
Published 05/24/22
I started selling Let's Find Out merchandise at https://www.letsfindoutasmr.com (btw, nothing says "ASMR" on it LOL) as a cool way to help support the channel. I think Teespring usually takes 3 weeks to deliver from date of purchase, so heads up if you want anything by Christmas. Thanks for all the continual support you all give. I never take the patron pledges, paypal donations, or gifts to the po box for granted, and I seriously appreciate every single one of you for showing the channel...
Published 12/03/21
Part 1 of (2 of maybe 3) of an ASMR-style documentary series on the beautiful life and serene art of the gentle, inspirational figure of Bob Ross. Let's find out about Bob Ross's life leading up to his breakthrough into the public television painting stardom. “Talent is a pursued interest. Anything that you're willing to practice, you can do.” ― Bob Ross ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ► If you'd like to show support for the channel: ▸Patreon (monthly donations) ........ ▸PayPal (one-time...
Published 10/26/21
Let's find out about nebulae and extraterrestrial life in my first ever binaural-audio recording. 1000 Space Facts Part 1: https://youtu.be/P-w9lZTc2XE Here's two profound quotes by Dr. Carl Sagan, who we discuss in the second half: "We live in a society exquisitely dependent on science and technology, in which hardly anyone knows anything about science and technology." "Science is not only compatible with spirituality; it is a profound source of spirituality." ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Timestamps:...
Published 09/22/21
Tonight we explore the often misrepresented concepts of size, distance, and even time on cosmological scales. Thanks to all my generous supporters (across Patreon, Paypal, Venmo, the Tingles app, and amazing gifts to the PO Box) who have helped the channel (even since I've been on a looooooooooong hiatus). It's been a bit chaotic, but we've found a rhythm, and I hope to be uploading more frequently (lol, i know). “A very popular error- having the courage of one's own convictions; rather, it...
Published 07/17/21
This was recorded three years ago after the 2017 cryptocurrency surge. It's far from comprehensive, but is a short survey of the evolution of money and the nature of what cryptocurrencies, like bitcoin and ethereum, are and what their future applications might be.
Published 04/17/21
Let's find out what's hiding in the Big Dipper. I want to especially thank everyone for their support (whether its over the years on patreon, a one-time donation on paypal, or just an email saying your thoughts about the channel). Every bit encourages me to pursue the next video and hopefully get slightly better (although sometimes not, I'm sure). I recently partnered with Manta Sleep because I use their sleep mask EVERY. SINGLE. NIGHT. Try out a Manta Sleep mask:...
Published 12/02/20
Short answer is Yes. The long answer is this video. 0:00 Intro 2:01 Short description of Electoral College 2:41 History of Electoral upsets (Winner of popular vote doesn't win Presidency) 6:46 Manta Sleep mask shout out. You can buy one here: https://bit.ly/2J0s0E3 Use checkout code LETSFINDOUTASMR for 10% off until 12/15/2020. 7:21 The 2000 Election: Swing States 11:48 Pledge of Allegiance tangent 16:22 Meaning of a republic/ Intention of Framers of Constitution 20:30 Function and mechanisms...
Published 11/23/20
The natural sounds of the water cycle that revitalizes and distributes nutrients across this oasis in the cosmos we evolved on. Use this to think, relax, meditate, and sleep. 
Published 11/02/20
This is what heavy rain and thunder storms sound like from inside my house. Sleep deeply.
Published 10/05/20