The music that you put on these videos gets me all ready to have my mind blown. Super interesting stuff, man. I think I would go visit it once as a bucket list thing, sure.
this is so interesting! actually in the midst of planning a possible london trip, if i end up going i will most definitely be swinging by the science museum to see this prototype. i have this slight fascination with clocks..
I love your more sinister videos. The one you mentioned about the wasteplant is what hooked me in the first place. I've read about this clock and its fascinating, like a gigantic version of the astronomical clocks you find in various churches across Europe, like in Prague. We have one here in Munster and I am awed by the perfection. But I bet it needs to be wound up pretty often. :) Cheers, Tom. Have a good time!
I don't think I would see it when it's new, but in a few hundred years? I think it would be very much worth it to see a piece of working technology from so long ago. Even if it will seem quaint by then.
I'd love to see it in a few hundred years but I'm pretty sure I'll be dead by then. I think people will be leaving messages there for the people a few hundred years from now though!
Have you seen the chronophage on Cambridge? It's this crazy solid gold clock that's completely mechanical and works by pendulum but corrects itself every five minutes (I can't remember how).
This is amazing. It sounds like something out of a fantasy novel!!! I would make that pilgrimage. I would make it with friends and never forget the day we kept time for the human race :)
Well if you can't find anyone else who wants to go on a stupidly long adventure to wind a big clock that serves 'no purpose' then hit me up. You know... when it's built :p
What was the sound effect for the "First Hour Bonus," thing? It sounds super familiar, like I should be ashamed for not recognizing it immediately, but I just can't figure it out.
That was awesome. I actually subscribed to you because of the interesting stuff. Truth be told, I'm not that found of your funny stuff and did consider unsubscribing. But the you gave us this. Thumbs up
Interesting idea... I think this one will be more effective because the clock (I assume) doesn't rely on language, which as we know, evolves rapidly over time. I think (and hope!) humans will have use for clocks in 10,000 years. The thing that dissatisfied me about the nuclear waste site was their choice of words and heavy use of complicated language. The clock is much more elegant and symbolic. Although saying that I guess the nuclear waste site wasn't trying to be elegant...
This is just a test comment so I can see how video links show up in this new comments system. The video I referenced in the video: Talking to the Future
All your video are great whether funny or informative. You are just one very interesting fella. Hiking up so many steps would cramp my legs so bad, it probually would not be worth the hike. If a million dollars was at the end of the hike, then it would be worth it.
Oh man. You bet I'm going to make the journey to see that. I won't even have to leave my state. My only concern is that if/when humans stop visiting or have too sporadic of visitations, how will the person who is viewing the clock know that they need to 'ask' the clock? If it is left to become a 'ruin' long in the future, people would have to figure out how to use it, like how we don't necessarily know how ancient ruins (compared to our time) used to function. Would it have to use the same symbols like you mentioned in a previous video about talking to the future.
They decided Atomic use involves way too much sophisticated maintenance. They wanted a design that involved as little human intervention as possible and could be fixed with as little knowledge as possible. They are figuring that society will collapse at least 2-3 times in the next 10,000 years.
clocks are interesting to begin with- the need to keep track of time. calendars too. its almost like an attempt to gain limited control over it. this one is especially interesting, as it doesn't serve any of the traditional purposes ascribed to clocks- it seems more like a monument or idol to time itself; and a pilgrimage makes it seem so religious!
Various reasons, ensuring the legacy of humanity would be one, another would be that it's a project that makes us think about longevity and the actual problems we may face in trying to make something that'll last 10 millenia, and what solutions we come up with to solve them. You never know, the solutions they find could have far reaching and unforeseeable consequences!
There are numerous monuments on this planet. Everything we build reaches obsolescence faster than its predecessor. The Clock will be a step greater than just a time capsule. But it would be better to create a community 'organic' with the clock. Single minded purpose isn't part of our post-modern paradigm. Whatever we do... it should incorporate 3 generation into its launch. The seed, the sprout and the first fruit of the en-devour Some of the biggest mysteries in archeology is ,'What was the purpose of this artifact?'.
I would happily go and see it, it would be a once in a lifetime opportunity. Also I don't like this new comment thing. Have google not realised that nobody likes google+? Just because they're the googly-overlord doesn't mean they can get away with not listening to their users/consumers.
Hopefully they just need time to iron out the creases. I wish I could reserve judgement on this but I just don't like all these constant changes and problems. It'll be interesting to see youtube maybe a year or so from now.
Have you seen the chronophage on Cambridge? It's this crazy solid gold clock that's completely mechanical and works by pendulum but corrects itself every five minutes (I can't remember how).
I love both funny and interesting stuff like this, so, your channel remains perfect!
You never cease to amaze me! With either informative thinly videos, or just darn right hilarious videos! Keep it up pal!
The music that you put on these videos gets me all ready to have my mind blown. Super interesting stuff, man. I think I would go visit it once as a bucket list thing, sure.
Wow, this is a really cool concept and I love the way you put the video together and talked about it
this is so interesting! actually in the midst of planning a possible london trip, if i end up going i will most definitely be swinging by the science museum to see this prototype. i have this slight fascination with clocks..
I would definitely go see that! That sounds like something many people would put on their bucket list!
I love your more sinister videos. The one you mentioned about the wasteplant is what hooked me in the first place. I've read about this clock and its fascinating, like a gigantic version of the astronomical clocks you find in various churches across Europe, like in Prague. We have one here in Munster and I am awed by the perfection. But I bet it needs to be wound up pretty often. :) Cheers, Tom. Have a good time!
Thanks! Haha yeah this one isn't such a sinister subject but I suppose I did use the same music :P It's a daunting project.
I love your videos, I pretty much always learn something new and you ALWAYS make me smile!
I don't think I would see it when it's new, but in a few hundred years? I think it would be very much worth it to see a piece of working technology from so long ago. Even if it will seem quaint by then.
I'd love to see it in a few hundred years but I'm pretty sure I'll be dead by then. I think people will be leaving messages there for the people a few hundred years from now though!
Have you seen the chronophage on Cambridge? It's this crazy solid gold clock that's completely mechanical and works by pendulum but corrects itself every five minutes (I can't remember how).
This is amazing. It sounds like something out of a fantasy novel!!! I would make that pilgrimage. I would make it with friends and never forget the day we kept time for the human race :)
Haha it does! That sounds like a great experience, I really want to go!
Well if you can't find anyone else who wants to go on a stupidly long adventure to wind a big clock that serves 'no purpose' then hit me up. You know... when it's built :p
I love your factual videos just as much as your comedy ones. Maybe even a little bit more :)
A certain guy could this with Legos... without ever drilling a hole in the earth
What was the sound effect for the "First Hour Bonus," thing? It sounds super familiar, like I should be ashamed for not recognizing it immediately, but I just can't figure it out.
Your videos are AMAZING!!! What is the music you use?
Fascinating! I love your videos.
Thanks! Glad you liked it :)
You should try and get to the one in the Science Museum if you can, it's quite something.
That was awesome.
I actually subscribed to you because of the interesting stuff. Truth be told, I'm not that found of your funny stuff and did consider unsubscribing.
But the you gave us this. Thumbs up
The Chiming Mountain will be a legend in the future.
Thanks! I'm happy to hear that. They're more effort but I guess more rewarding in certain aspects :)
Interesting idea... I think this one will be more effective because the clock (I assume) doesn't rely on language, which as we know, evolves rapidly over time. I think (and hope!) humans will have use for clocks in 10,000 years. The thing that dissatisfied me about the nuclear waste site was their choice of words and heavy use of complicated language. The clock is much more elegant and symbolic. Although saying that I guess the nuclear waste site wasn't trying to be elegant...
This clock scares me, but I don't understand why.
This is just a test comment so I can see how video links show up in this new comments system. The video I referenced in the video: Talking to the Future
All your video are great whether funny or informative. You are just one very interesting fella. Hiking up so many steps would cramp my legs so bad, it probually would not be worth the hike. If a million dollars was at the end of the hike, then it would be worth it.
But does it have an alarm? I can't risk being late for work in the morning.
Oh man. You bet I'm going to make the journey to see that. I won't even have to leave my state. My only concern is that if/when humans stop visiting or have too sporadic of visitations, how will the person who is viewing the clock know that they need to 'ask' the clock? If it is left to become a 'ruin' long in the future, people would have to figure out how to use it, like how we don't necessarily know how ancient ruins (compared to our time) used to function. Would it have to use the same symbols like you mentioned in a previous video about talking to the future.
Especially ones 8ft wide, right!
No consideration for atomic precision, and duration?
They decided Atomic use involves way too much sophisticated maintenance. They wanted a design that involved as little human intervention as possible and could be fixed with as little knowledge as possible. They are figuring that society will collapse at least 2-3 times in the next 10,000 years.
This is such a beautiful idea.
Wow this sounds amazing! Going on my bucket list :)
Hickory, Dickory, Dock,
Bezos built a big clock.
The clock struck one
And delivered a rung
Next day via Amazon prime.
as cool as that clock looks, the idea of a day long hike and 200 feet of stars just to see it isn't for me :P
I would deffinatley see the clock!!! Clocks are cool :)
They've dug the shaft, now they just need to put a clock in it haha
i really want to see it!
clocks are interesting to begin with- the need to keep track of time. calendars too. its almost like an attempt to gain limited control over it. this one is especially interesting, as it doesn't serve any of the traditional purposes ascribed to clocks- it seems more like a monument or idol to time itself; and a pilgrimage makes it seem so religious!
Woooaaaaw. Humans can be really boring, but it's great because this stuff is more interesting as a result. Good video, Tom.
I would be happy to mack the hike and turn the clock so it will run on and on
Update: th-cam.com/video/KzWNHTZqdOs/w-d-xo.html
I have only joined since the funny vids but i really enjoyed this video do more
I wonder if people will think the world will end when its time is up?
Dude, you’re good !
Dude, your mouth looks reaaaal pretty...
Not sure if I want to smack it, or pork it!
Why is a clock like this important?
Various reasons, ensuring the legacy of humanity would be one, another would be that it's a project that makes us think about longevity and the actual problems we may face in trying to make something that'll last 10 millenia, and what solutions we come up with to solve them. You never know, the solutions they find could have far reaching and unforeseeable consequences!
Tom Bacon This absolutely BLOWS my mind.
Yes! I would absolutely do this, AT LEAST once. I think this is the most beautiful thing mankind has ever created. Serious nerdgasm.
It might become a stone henge landmark, an amazing feat but obscure purpose and meaning that will haunt future generations :)
Why is this clock a thing that needs to happen? I don't really understand the use of it.
Make that 500 ft! That's half an Eiffel Tower
So this is a plot to Dr Who right ?
Haha pretty much!
HELL YEAH I WOULD GO AND SEE THE CLOCK!
Yes
i would definitely go to see that
Me too!
Yes. Fuck yes. Goddamn i love clocks.
Sorry if you posted a comment on this before TH-cam made "The Change", I am unable to reply to you :(
omg i would love to go it sounds so cool
There are numerous monuments on this planet. Everything we build reaches obsolescence faster than its predecessor.
The Clock will be a step greater than just a time capsule.
But it would be better to create a community 'organic' with the clock.
Single minded purpose isn't part of our post-modern paradigm.
Whatever we do... it should incorporate 3 generation into its launch.
The seed, the sprout and the first fruit of the en-devour
Some of the biggest mysteries in archeology is ,'What was the purpose of this artifact?'.
YES
Not sure what I was thinking about here.. Please come back and make more videos like this
+Nat Kunin I think I meant yes, I will make the journey.
I be there every thousond years. And after 10.000 year to years I will know how people did.
Yes! :)
Good ;)
I dont understand how u are still only a minor youtuber.
yeh i would!
I would happily go and see it, it would be a once in a lifetime opportunity. Also I don't like this new comment thing. Have google not realised that nobody likes google+? Just because they're the googly-overlord doesn't mean they can get away with not listening to their users/consumers.
I think when the dust settles it'll be better than what it was before but it was a clumsy integration.
Hopefully they just need time to iron out the creases. I wish I could reserve judgement on this but I just don't like all these constant changes and problems. It'll be interesting to see youtube maybe a year or so from now.
Are we being good ancestors?
HELL NO
seems legit.
Have you seen the chronophage on Cambridge? It's this crazy solid gold clock that's completely mechanical and works by pendulum but corrects itself every five minutes (I can't remember how).