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[@zyxomma77]

I'm a scientist and I have been quite miserable lately. Watching people learning just because they think the world is fuuuuuucking amazing brings me such joy and reminds me of why I got into science in the first place.

[@localtavernsluteplayer2182]

I'm a science major! What science do you specialize in?

[@zyxomma77]

@@localtavernsluteplayer2182 Immunohematology! Started in bacteriology, but in grad school I ended up loving immunology.

[@Azlorn]

Hi, I am a white male between the ages of 25-40, about 6', 190 lbs and I have been quite happy lately. Ignoring people forgetting just because they think the world is fuuuuuucking boring takes from me such sadness and makes me forget why I got into being white in the first place.

[@milesbeler3974]

@@Azlorn This one of those 4 bowls in kindof comments^

[@AngelVocal]

@@Azlorn w...whut?

[@eviltreechop]

"I don't need to make a potion and put it in my ass to appreciate a plant."
I guess that's one thing we don't have in common.

[@CrimePaysButBotanyDoesnt]

You're able to fit most things?

[@eviltreechop]

@@CrimePaysButBotanyDoesnt oh wouldn't you like to know ;-). But, yes, one of the great side effects of having my head up my own ass most of the time.

[@8ftbed]

Arctic Science: PhD PoV
"I can see clearrrrrly now that the string cheese has passed..." 😂

[@STROONZONY]

how long for Arctic blue ocean event?

[@pressedearth9492]

@@CrimePaysButBotanyDoesnt The watermelons are a little tough.

[@jcjensenllc]

You should be awarded an honorary doctorate. You inspire ppl to learn.

[@NatsGhost]

Fuck their papers.

[@jjo5917]

True. Medal of freedom is more fitting though

[@Silly_Meg]

Yes! I totally agree

[@drbrianmicheal]

I second the honorary doctorate

[@sonnycarson86]

Tony for President?

[@justmejo9008]

You have inspired me. I am a new grandmother with lots of time, nothing interesting to do. I am going to join the botanical gardens near my home and hopefully educate myself and pass on the joy of nature with my granddaughter. Looking forward to some buggy pushing and then hikes with her as she grows. I fucken love ya you gawd dam genius

[@billniel676]

this is inspiring 🥺

[@MrEiht]

If you are a granny YOU are the queen of the world.
You got so much experience and love to give.
Never say you got nothing interesting to do: The worldis yours, so roam free and enjoy it.
Slowing down from time to time and admire flowers, plants and animals is surely a great start!
Please be free!

[@katiekane5247]

I'm a granny to a 13 year old, I've loved plants a long time. This guy has the ability to get info out to us common folks who love to learn. Grannies for peace!

[@catmandont100]

I wasn't long ago when five generations lived under the same roof, grandmother being the dead-center-heart of the whole thing. Liaison of all generations. Keep your buggy wheels oiled.

[@justmejo9008]

Quintus Drake it's not all its cracked up to be.. But it has a couple of perks

[@SeaCowsBeatLobsters]

“Wikipedia is a choose your own adventure book”

[@Crowborn]

But even better, we can help write it!

[@James-gk8ip]

@paul w peer review. It works.

[@allyson--]

Explain

[@AlyxGlide]

It is‼

[@JoveRogers97]

@@James-gk8ip It works on well-trafficked & well-moderated pages

[@lilaralston6314]

Most authors of scientific papers will happily send you a PDF if you email them. They don't get paid for reprints. Thanks for all you do!

[@eltiess]

Some authors use SciHub because them accessing their own papers depends upon their institution having a journal subscription.

[@MaeV808]

@@eltiess academia politics/policies be bumming out professors and students alike. Meanwhile, admin don't give a shit about added hurdles to education or breaking down silos.

[@Silly_Meg]

Thais for the tip Lila!

[@whatabouttheearth]

Those pay walls pissed off nearly the whole damn world. That's why Sci Hub is so big, it's not just students, researchers and academics, regular people want to learn also but those companies like Evilsevere only care about profit, not education of human beings.

[@hsharma3933]

As someone who’s written scientific papers, this is accurate…assuming I can find them.

[@maxcombest2602]

Love your work man. Seriously, your channel is a diamond in the rough.

[@jaewok5G]

it takes a lot of polish to look like a rough diamond

"Diamond in the rough", pff, you calling him a piece of shit or something?

[@KnifeCrazzzzy]

You mean a rough diamond 😂 but ya he good lol

[@n3tkUt]

Freighthopping... Painting... Linux Mint... My suspensions were accurate, we're dealing with a true renaissance man here.
Thanks for the recommended reading. Copying state (gov) field guide websites to my phone has been super handy, when it comes to hiking. You've convinced me to do the same with Wikipedia.
Hiding publicly funded science behind paywalls is a bunch of horseshit, appreciate you sharing a work-around.
If you ever get up to Montana, drop me a line and I'll share some spots where the damned two-leggeds haven't ruined everything, yet.

[@squirrelymay]

The painting table intrigued me...was that a pigeon? And a pen and ink guard house at a prison? I love catching everything you spew out, TS-it's good stuff, and your dogs are cute, too.

[@zanderrose]

I think there’s been a proposal recently that would make it illegal to bar a study from the public if it received any public money but I have no idea if it passed or not.

[@stuntone]

B. Radley Real Talk.

[@VieMerveilleux]

@@squirrelymay That pigeon looks a lot like a Northern Flicker

[@evanlewis3755]

In most cases the paywalls are a product of the publishing journal. Most authors are more than happy to pass along their work for free to those who are interested, especially if you let them know it's for personal use. Generally those paywall sites will show the author's respective institution, and from there it's not too hard to find a public email address. Just a good little tip!
edit: this same tip was posted further down in the comment thread, my bad!

[@junethomas8555]

My son is autistic and was chuckling at you, so I listened...You aught to be a blinking teacher. It is incredible listening to you, so informative, interesting, and fun. Keep it up !! Awesome

[@donnavorce8856]

With 335 thousand subscribers, Tony is a blinking teacher June. Cheers

[@adda7115]

Crazy how you discovered your ignorance of the world through an astronomy book. Same thing happened to me. Mine happened at a warehouse just looking through some garbage and found an astronomy book.. Dude sold it to me for 10 cents and changed my whole life. 4 years later I own over a houdred books on all types of sciences. I'm addicted to information and haven't stopped reading ever since. This is coming from a guy who had never read one single book before that and had a pretty sh*tty childhood involved with gangs and drugs. Pretty cool to know I'm not the only one this happened to. Keep up the awesome work dude.

[@shastahill]

Way to go!.. Thanks for sharing.

[@giacintaah]

Im 25 & current going through that now, it's a weird experience but I think its going to be for the better!

[@Dude8718]

Reading a textbook on your own time is really fun tbh. I always loved textbooks but I get the hate for them, because it's not the same when you're not in the mood for the subject and forced to read x amount of pages by x date.
Better to just read when you want the information because you have a personally relevant question to answer. It's really rewarding to feel the gears turning and lightbulbs popping off when things clear up in your mind through the information.

[@dcpunk4]

This whole channel is like taking a college course on botany. Fuck the internet is awesome. Knowing what books to get is priceless knowledge to someone who is interested in more, especially with why they are the ones to get.

[@oi_its_corky]

If you took a course you'd realise how untrue your statement is. This channel is a great start, however. Even better for people that fully understand what he's on about. Horticulturalist here

[@PinkBunnyCorporation]

This is why universities are going to collapse. People who want to learn don't go to school, and people who aren't responsible go to university and accrue debt. All that will be left is the hardcore STEM stuff, and no I wouldn't include half the life science stuff even. I have learned several professional art programs on my own and language. Philosophy and psychology too can be learned on your own. It's all just reading.

[@oi_its_corky]

@@PinkBunnyCorporation haha yes, ignore a field professional today!

[@glennskiwills4604]

Depression has set in very hard within the scientific community, natural resource scientists in particular. Over the last 6 months I have been hearing and seeing the fire burn brighter in my fellow Nat.Res. Scientists when they see how you bring laypeoples minds into this Nat.Res. world view. When you show them the 4 dimensional reality of any landscape. I have witnessed the effect your passion and style has had and it brings me to tears. Thank you Tony. I wish I could give you a bear hug. "Thank you" cannot capture the gratuity necessary to express the deep hope you've created. Don't stop being you. :)

[@izskilzix]

God Bless that one Russian Lady that is giving us all free access to these scientific articles. Luckily, I have access to most articles while I'm enrolled in my local community college, but I have heard the story of Aaron Swartz who wanted everyone to have open access to academic journal archives such as JSTOR.

[@haroldgoodman130]

I was depressed and down. No more. After watching this and your hilarious way of teaching, I feel great.
A valuable f-kn resource.

[@moosicphreak]

Since this came out and I found out about that inaturalist app, I've successfully ID'ed 3 plants and a slug in my area. I had no idea this kind of community existed and I love it. Fight the good fight! Learn things!

[@big3ye378]

damn Ive been using plant snap-- is inaturalist a good one?

[@saksikola]

@@big3ye378 inaturalist is very good and has a great community, I recommend giving it a try! Also great if you want to document observations of other organisms, like birds or insects

[@moosicphreak]

What they said! Its useful for all kinds of observations, and to me it's fun just to look at what's around on the map even if I'm not outdoors

[@big3ye378]

@@moosicphreak interesting, though I would be leery of putting certain areas on a map and increase human traffic thus risking damage

[@kingcirce]

app called "Seek" is another good one. not always accurate. identifies plants, bugs, and animals

[@JohnDBloch]

PBS eons is the best, I binged most of the episodes and now I wish there was more!

[@ninnaarone]

My grandfather was part of what would be the equivalent of an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Brigade here on the Balkans during WW2. He was also 1 of the last 3 survivors from his unit. He took up botany afterwards. Helped my mom raise me. Going to the forest foraging with him and learning about different species or just helping him with his gardening work was the thread that would hold together my world while I was growing up. This channel’s reigned a little light in my heart. Your delivery is amazing. It’s lovely, entertaining, genuinely informative and easy on the ear stuff.

[@smcdonald1677]

Im an inner-city kid, much like yourself.. bounced around groups and jail when I was a kid and wasn't until I got away from the same old people and surroundings that I realized I didnt know shit about fuck... Just graduated earlier this year top of my class from business college at 34 ... your an inspiration brother, I'm grabbing a gopro and making vids like this... I'm now in Lake of The Woods area in central Canada the ecology around here is incredible and needs to be shared like you are do brother.. keep up the hard work ✊

[@joltthesloth3436]

Hes the classic book learner. True knowledge. Lamborghini.

[@philditramontos8529]

Tony Santoro = Mike Ditka (via Chris Farley) + Georgia O'keeffe + David Attenborough

[@michaeldeguzman8675]

@@Cowboy684 phrasing?

[@Elwould23]

@@michaeldeguzman8675 Are we not doing that anymore?

[@alwaysuseless]

According to Chicago Magazine, Tony Santoro's real name is Joey Santore, not a big difference really.

[@ValeriePallaoro]

@@alwaysuseless I'm sure "Antonio" and "Giuseppe" would disagree with you (*winks*)

[@alwaysuseless]

Except that's not their real names either. ;-)

[@NeoRipshaft]

"[...] I don't need to make a potion and put it in my ass, to appreciate a plant" (9:45)
This is quite possibly the most concise response to herbalism I've ever been presented with.

[@canadiangemstones7636]

A good response to the crystal power lunatics too.

[@chloemiller5426]

getting interested in the ecosystem here in southern appalachia saved me from year and years of depression and made me feel like i actually WANTED to feel happy .

[@kitchimera5238]

Damn, my dude, I'm 36 and I want to be you when I grow up. You legit just took me from a lifetime of dabbling and reading wikipedia for fun to how I can get all the info I want without having to write each author of a study asking for a copy of what they wrote (it's fuckin tedious). You also encouraged me to stop wasting all my study time on shit that only benefits me. Don't get me wrong, feeling my actual insignificant place in the universe is also beneficial; it's empowering to remember that humans are a blip and all the shit we made up as a species isn't Real. I've spent so much of my life using these resources trying to "fix" myself to fit in with this broken culture, and here you are reminding us what is Actually Real (using the best words we currently have to describe the world around us). Thanks for doing what you do.

[@haroldgoodman130]

It makes botany look like a trip to the DMV.
Love it.

[@FullModernAlchemist]

Dude if you want to learn chemistry, I'm more than willing to chat with you about it and help you out. I love your channel. Also you're a kickass person for culling invasive species and planting shit everywhere. The world needs more of you and less of the corporate scumbags driving the environment into the ground.

[@Smorphi]

You got the Internet, Al Gore invented it. You Sir, just made my day

[@standarddeviation7963]

Got to class early for once. Those invisible men in the sky have names btw. Dave and Jim are people and they are actually quite nice when you get to know them.

[@BrockyMountain]

Someone get this man a TV show!

[@JidduVillarin]

Yo #Netflix

[@ekksoku]

Comparing Wikipedia to a choose your own adventure book is incredibly accurate.

[@Crowborn]

But it's better, because we can help write it ;)

[@kirb.ayeee27]

Not only am I learning about plants but life itself as well lol thank you Tony. For one that didn’t really grow up with parents, you’ve taught me a lot 😂

[@scottmckenna9164]

The book.... "it's very heavy, ya could beat somebody with it". Now, that's all I look for in a good textbook. I must add this one to my library. I'm sure we could be close friends,Tony, but I must remember never to anger you! Otherwise, "we could be settling this outside". Looking forward to your next Video.

[@recepto]

The greatest quest ever - to be a person of knowledge..then of understanding...and then of wisdom. You are an inspiration.

[@michaeldeguzman8675]

You good sir have just helped out a lot of college students...if they got to the 8:00 mark. Your channel is gold.

[@daemonfool]

God damn I love you. Keep up the excellent work.

[@josequins9099]

The Internet: a series of tubes invented by Al Gore.
If only every teacher had a delivery like yours. Learning would be a joy.

[@blowitoutyourcunt7675]

SCI-HUB! Thank you mouthy, kind sir!

[@UnicornCentaur]

My Good Dude if I wasn't already subscribed, just the first minute of this video would have had me clicking goddang I love this channel

[@christopherleveck6835]

BIG thumbs up for NO thumbs down......... I have never cared for plants because of the spiders in the wild and the salads in the fridge, but I totally dig this channel. I accidentally strung a couple of smart sounding words together and my wife almost swallowed her pharyngeal......

[@Xosidhe]

You just changed my life with the Sci-Hub thing. I work in a hospital and sometimes I’m researching something and when I find something really interesting, I hit that paywall.

[@whatabouttheearth]

Sci Hub, Lib Gen, the California Newspaper Database are all great

[@bradpnw1897]

I am in awe of your Botanical genius and you're way of being able to convey it. True walking hero and inspiration!

[@DooleyBFR]

In Haysi, Va.. We have many original American Chestnuts!! You are missing out not coming here! Years ago the Coal industry brought people from all over the world! They brought their plants and herbs with them! The ecosystem as a result is so diverse that many plants that have evolved here are so plentiful and found nowhere else! Did I mention we have Goblins Gold?.......God Bless!!!

[@tanyajuli4145]

Dude. you give me hope for humanity...

[@dcruzer1272]

I can see how you can really start to enjoy everyday life when you understand the world around you.

[@swatch12345]

The book we use in the nursery business here is the Western Garden Book. It's got a ton of cool shit in it. Less botany, but tons about plants nonetheless. Lots about gardening of course, grafting, vegetables, native stuff, trees and shrubs, pruning, all that stuff.

[@lewisward4359]

Wonderful and inspiring work Tony. When I was going through a rough time in late '69. I was sorta dropping out of community college I started reading Thoreau's Journals, a rich resource of a man learning about and from nature. Amazing experiences that I used as a basis for my own exploration, instead of attending classes. I quickly realized that I had to learn to identify plants. I already knew the tree, a few shrubs, and several wildflowers, but nothing was systematic. I purchased a Fruit Key and Twig Key to Trees and Shrubs by William Harlow and rapidly became adept at identification of trees and shrubs in the winter. Grabbed a few Euell Gibbons books in late winter and then was away from nature involuntarily for 15 months. Botanizing became my solace, recreation, and intellectual pursuit. Eventually went to a university to study pomology, but I hated production work with pesticides. Ended up working part-time temporary research positions in tree Crops and plant pathology. Years later I ended my working life as an urban forestry technician.

[@sam19270]

Gotta recommend the Botany Coloring Book too!

[@timmyodaley1411]

Thank you Tony.

[@zackp9103]

you have quickly become one of my favorite content creators

[@michaels8297]

man, this made my day better haha. i was trippin on some shit...but now im gonna go look at some friggin plants and observe the REAL show... a simi valley sunset

[@mysticwolf11]

I'm telling everybody I know about your channel, dude. I get more and more excited about plants when I'm outside the more I watch your videos and read up about local plants in my area. Thank you so much!

[@WoodsGhost]

I like the northern flicker drawing. 👍🏻

[@HappySnappyChappy]

I always wondered what plants were - My Mum told me a lot, but I met a guy who introduced me to the very basics and I was hooked.
I'd sit up all night reading plant books... hang out in reference libraries and botanic gardens and go exploring and foraging.
I just love plants and researching..

[@unclekazinski7751]

You have restored my faith in humanity thank you much respect

[@kw6661]

I love your candid honesty

[@TheGeekyChef1190]

Dude, keep this up please. You make this stuff so entertaining!

[@blablabliam]

Back in high school, I used to write the wikipedia pages for wildflowers in my area. It was a lot of fun, and it has been so cool to watch the pages grow over the years.

[@i-love-comountains3850]

26:15 "Oh it's so silky! Like a nice robe! kick me innabawls!" Very much needed laugh, thank you sir.

[@shanelleluckydiaz5838]

I love your videos! Plants, flowers and trees are how I relax. Taking pictures of flowers is my therapy. Thanks for contributing to others' chill!

[@hyunso1186]

this is pure gold love your work

[@ceebeeeebee]

I genuinely love you. You brighten my days, dude.

[@Wild_Maryland]

Your Northern Flicker drawing is beautiful.

[@metafuel]

You rock Joey.
I love what you're doing and the very strong message you send out.

[@nelsonianb1289]

Dude your the shit, i can relate to the way you speak. 0% arrogance. Need more peeps like you in the world

[@JessHenriquez]

Love this! Straightforward and to the point! I actually learned a couple of things!

[@papapetad]

Solid video again with some healthy chuckle-worthy lyrics. Thanks

[@jmhaddon]

I love you videos, what a breath of fresh air.

[@WildBoyJohn]

I’m a zoology major and honestly have never had a huge passion for plants, but watching your videos has become one of my new favorite pass times. Your organic passion for plants shines through in these videos. The way you teach is the way I want to learn. I wish more of my professors were like you! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and passion! It does not go unappreciated.

[@johnredhd]

Wow! Love the flicker drawing in the background!

[@barbeatque]

This channel is very informative and facinating! I love it!

[@macrograms]

my new favorite youtube channel. thank you for making videos. makes my day.

[@bruces2193]

You are one of my favorite humans in a long time!

[@horrorgardener]

Hey, thank you for the recommendations, I've been watching your show over the last few months and really want to learn more about the plants in my area. Thanks for being on the earth's side.

[@billstronk4321]

Thank you so much for showing people what a little interest in something beyond themselves, and the ability to read, can lead to! Really enjoy your videos and look forward to visiting the same places that you've visited. Keep up the great work!

[@danbealecocks4344]

Hello from England. I love your videos. And they got me out in the garden planting flowers for pollinators.

[@Owangee1]

Yes PBS Eons! It first brought me into having an interest in the history of life, and helped me find this channel

[@careyhickerson5077]

that flicker painting is lovely!

[@mashaga]

Love your painting of the northern flicker! Also, if you ever hosted a guided botany tour I would love to attend!

[@angelcassista9240]

I adore and respect your proactive attitude toward scholasticism and self-improvement. My hat goes off to you. Keep doing what you do. Seeing this kind of authentic joy in discovery makes me so happy. Thank you.

[@shethewriter]

Thanks so much for getting people excited about plants and nature again! I always adored nature as a get and I'm rediscovering that as an adult now that I have a little more freedom.

[@pansepot1490]

Beautiful watercolors.

[@OliviaOnline]

I wanna give this man a big hug

[@T1ddlywinks]

Your channel is a constant source for botanical vernacular, and is invaluable to my ongoing education. I love the fact that I can hear lots of descriptive terms I have mastered, and then one pops out at me and I can find out what it means, make a flash card, and drill it into memory. Keep up the good work.

[@queenbeet]

Omg, thanks for the Russian lady link! Changed my life!! xoxo

[@trezzzjj]

Right when you started talking about the paywalls on the articles I was gonna mention Sci hub. Glad youre already onto it!
Thanks for the vid mate

[@stevenspencer306]

This is my new favorite educational TH-cam channel.

[@johncaudill9782]

I could listen to you talk about plants all day. Thank you for your videos sir, you are my new hero.

[@theboxcaradventurer1874]

Picked up an Illustrated Book of Trees the other day. After watching these videos for a while. They revived a deep love and appreciation for the tall bastards.

[@lowlee78]

Tony, you are a fucking treasure. Thanks for sharing your joy with us. Your videos are an utter delight.

[@seanriley3415]

Damn!! So badass..very stoked to find this...very much appreciate laying this down for us. man!! Thank ya much...keep it up for real for real!!!

[@tainoroyal6585]

I love this channel, thanks so much for taking the time to share your knowledge and learning journey with the world!

[@indiopeltier9758]

This Channel is Amazing Brother thank you

[@lydiachong1274]

This channel is so under subscribed. Thank you for your fine service, Sir.

[@presidentblackwashington3299]

You my friend are a Godsend 🙏

[@backroadwanderin]

so many sound bite gems in this one.

[@nahalastone8027]

I just found your videos and I love them!

[@chompers11]

Dudeeee I'm geeking out so hard over this video I wish I could walk and learn with ya

[@Nhoj31neirbo47]

Learning the ‘big picture ‘ through plants. ~ Its good that you included CalFlora. It’s my go to for local endemic species here in SoCal.. An amazing resource.

[@abyzle86]

Much appreciate for putting in the time and effort to share your knowledge. Really inspiring

[@FirriTriah]

Great discussion of how to get started. I teach plant taxonomy, and we go based on family, and you recommended the textbook we use (Plant Systematics). :) I really like it. Great macro images of structures. One site online I use is USDA plants. I can often get to genus or family for a plant and then can use the subordinate taxa button to narrow it down to the location I'm in, since each species will have a range map. Then you can rule out all of the species that aren't in the state you're looking at. Then you can try a google image search on the remaining options but you have to be very careful to make sure to use a reputable site, like an herbarium or state botany/natural history site, since lots of images are classed by google as the wrong plant. But it's a good way to get started. :) The iNaturalist app is also good but not so great for relatively unusual or hard to ID species (grasses, sedges asters etc.)

[@brimleyhillmassive]

Nice to learn from a real human human. Love from UK