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This is a general problem. If you want to get a good answer to a certain class of problems (especially in the diy domain, and now even math problems), YouTube v
by hasmanean 3y ago
This is a general problem. If you want to get a good answer to a certain class of problems (especially in the diy domain, and now even math problems), YouTube videos are the best. But you have to watch 20 minutes. This is not scalable.
- lotsofpulp 3y agoFor me , 99% of the time, obtaining information from a video is less time efficient than a written piece. I almost always ignore video links. After reading the NYT article, I would say there was no need for me to spend an additional 15min watching the video.
- teleforce 3y agoThen you will be missing the coin paradox and the relevance of the sidereal astronomical computation towards the end of the video, your loss.
- js2 3y agoFor the shade tree mechanic and/or handyman, YouTube is a tremendous boon. A few years ago I needed to replace the cooking elements in my double-oven and I found repair videos on Vimeo[1]. So I built a dolly and pulled my oven out[2]. It takes all the fear and uncertainty out of a repair you've never done before. Videos have all the tips and tricks missing from conventional repair manuals and shop guides. For academic material, I prefer the written word. For repairs around my home? I'll go to YouTube. [1] https://vimeopro.com/fisherpaykeltechnical/training-videos/video/44828291 https://vimeopro.com/fisherpaykeltechnical/training-videos/v... [2] https://i.ibb.co/fkL0r3Q/IMG-2416.jpg https://i.ibb.co/fkL0r3Q/IMG-2416.jpg