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  • @WIRED
    @WIRED  2 ปีที่แล้ว +406

    Check out even more from Thor! >> th-cam.com/video/dgEYV2s8Pg4/w-d-xo.html

    • @gordogordito87
      @gordogordito87 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Keep making videos like this and I'll keep watching! The questions are interesting and Thor is awesome!

    • @nenmaster5218
      @nenmaster5218 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@gordogordito87 King of Biologists: Forrest Valkai,
      know him?

    • @__loafy__
      @__loafy__ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Looks like a troon.
      I hate him already.

    • @ioncekilledamanwithmyshoe
      @ioncekilledamanwithmyshoe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@__loafy__ wut?

    • @toml9543
      @toml9543 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gordogordito87ip

  • @BluePiano1
    @BluePiano1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4199

    He's like an eccentric neighbor or uncle that you have, but when you finally have a conversation with them, they're the coolest person you've ever met.

    • @brett8460
      @brett8460 2 ปีที่แล้ว +109

      Don't forget the fact that his name is also Thor.

    • @igormac88
      @igormac88 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      YES

    • @goon-705
      @goon-705 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      As someone who knows them IRL I can confirm.

    • @juliaalvarez537
      @juliaalvarez537 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      A G N E Z man a bot really just had a stroke that’s crazy

    • @halatiny6537
      @halatiny6537 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ah the common “neighbor uncle”

  • @chazzer7564
    @chazzer7564 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7781

    How on earth does WIRED get the professionals who are literally the most passionate people on the planet?

    • @SnailHatan
      @SnailHatan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +192

      Uh, it’s because they’re passionate. They want to share their love. Pretty simple.

    • @chazzer7564
      @chazzer7564 2 ปีที่แล้ว +437

      @@SnailHatan No need to be coarse lad

    • @ascensionblade
      @ascensionblade 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There's a special ultraviolet light they use to attract them, and then they use cocaine to make them do the videos.

    • @gandalf_thegrey
      @gandalf_thegrey 2 ปีที่แล้ว +241

      @@chazzer7564 I dont like Alfred. Hes coarse and rough and irritating. And his movies get everywhere.

    • @daveesms
      @daveesms 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      I think they probably get a topic that people would be interested in, then most likely, perform interviews for those specialized professionals. It would help determine who has the most passion for the subject.
      Sorry if this question was rhetorical.

  • @mehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh1
    @mehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8572

    He seems VERY passionate about Biology. The way that he explains these things makes it seem like he really loves his job. I admire people who can be passionate about their jobs.

    • @khalilahd.
      @khalilahd. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      Those are the best kind of biologist 💛

    • @stargatis
      @stargatis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      I love when people get passions about academic things

    • @vixxxenfoxxx3660
      @vixxxenfoxxx3660 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      ER Trauma/Psych RN, I love my job
      It's pretty hectic but very rewarding.

    • @rammsteinrulz16
      @rammsteinrulz16 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I should have been this man, I get such a kick out of describing stuff like this to people.
      Problem is my biology is dubstep, and no one cares about dubstep 😂

    • @shnorakalyutsun
      @shnorakalyutsun 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Totally not written by a robot.

  • @bastian13forty3
    @bastian13forty3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1677

    I never heard a guy describe the literal siphoning of my blood so passionately without being a vampire.

    • @alexdasliebe5391
      @alexdasliebe5391 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      No one asked: Are you a vampire?

    • @matthewpopow6647
      @matthewpopow6647 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Allegedly

    • @Harkonis
      @Harkonis ปีที่แล้ว +18

      You still haven't ;)

    • @LukaDaudt
      @LukaDaudt 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Harkonis lmaaaaaaaaao

    • @Kristina-df4kr
      @Kristina-df4kr 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      That implies you've heard a vampire describe the siphoning of your blood and you need to tell us your secrets.

  • @gbb23
    @gbb23 2 ปีที่แล้ว +355

    So relieved that someone has finally described the feeding process of a tick the way it should be, like an A24 psychological thriller.

  • @JenLynn212
    @JenLynn212 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5363

    Give this guy his own animal documentary series like a more chill Bill Nye. His explanations are like a little story and you don't make anyone feel bad about their questions. Bravo this was one of the most entertaining biology videos I have watched in awhile

    • @krimzonghost1987
      @krimzonghost1987 2 ปีที่แล้ว +121

      Chill Nye the Biology Guy.

    • @joecole4623
      @joecole4623 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      He’s like a younger David Attenborough.

    • @SnailHatan
      @SnailHatan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@joecole4623 No, not really.

    • @nicholashale7216
      @nicholashale7216 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I was mid type saying this exact thing but decided to check comments. (his part 1 was great as well)
      The way he explains and expresses himself would do wonders for kids.
      They would learn and be entertained at the same time.

    • @MAV-xq1ch
      @MAV-xq1ch ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He's a very entertaining and calming bill Nye/Bob Ross combo...I like it 😪

  • @kawasumiimaii
    @kawasumiimaii 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3734

    His natural speech pattern is like a nature documentary. I love it.

    • @fandroid6491
      @fandroid6491 2 ปีที่แล้ว +85

      I immediately thought of David Attenborough.

    • @edvelociraptor1794
      @edvelociraptor1794 2 ปีที่แล้ว +83

      I think its a requirement to get into the field at this point

    • @Tekeysix
      @Tekeysix 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      yes, I noticed it too

    • @IrishCaesar
      @IrishCaesar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I've actually seen him in at least one documentary "the future is wild". His cadence is just as great there lol

    • @__loafy__
      @__loafy__ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Until the pro-trans narrative

  • @murlocholmes4684
    @murlocholmes4684 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3002

    Came for the biology facts, stayed for his infectious positivity. His energy alone is more of a dopamine hit than anything else has been all day.

    • @guisteh11
      @guisteh11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      He is passionate, it's so precious.

  • @TheLostHeavenN100
    @TheLostHeavenN100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +271

    Love how Thor is so invested in every explanation. That's oozing dedication. Admirable

  • @coralcrown562
    @coralcrown562 ปีที่แล้ว +156

    The dude would make an AMAZING teacher. The way he delivers his answers, you feel like he injects a sense of wonder into every word.

    • @hayleyh7091
      @hayleyh7091 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I believe he’s a professor if I’m not mistaken!

  • @minatonamikaze3862
    @minatonamikaze3862 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2564

    I like how this biologist is so passionate in explaining the questions in a way everyone can understand, making it so interesting.

    • @aamu3
      @aamu3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      i agree! it's like that with every specialist talking and explaining their passion i guess

    • @enriquemagdaleno7885
      @enriquemagdaleno7885 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well said, Lord Fourth!

  • @Aiba271
    @Aiba271 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1998

    I don't care how many videos with him you do keep em coming. He's so satisfying to listen to.

    • @platedlizard
      @platedlizard 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      I’d listen to any podcast or audiobook he wants to record

    • @collar1022
      @collar1022 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      This gentleman could narrate an audio book of the yellow pages and I'd listen to it.

    • @ashechivers8861
      @ashechivers8861 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Was just thinking the same thing. He could read me the back of a cereal box and I would listen contentedly.

    • @S_J_banana
      @S_J_banana 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree. He sound so happy

    • @greenLimeila
      @greenLimeila ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes I want him to have his own YT channel or TV show

  • @darkdeifan
    @darkdeifan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +822

    I felt like a child being told amazing stories, love how he expresses himself

    • @Malicious2013
      @Malicious2013 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      He would make an amazing teacher or professor.

  • @Averageyoutubenjoyer
    @Averageyoutubenjoyer ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I love how he smile even when telling in detail how an animal dies. It really shows how passionate and how much love he has to his career

  • @ortik4
    @ortik4 2 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    It's amazing how this person can literally infuse you with his pure enthusiasm for his job. We really need more of this kind of people teaching the children. And the adults too!

  • @Milaa9987
    @Milaa9987 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1857

    Not only is he crazy passionate and knowledgeable about biology, he's also called Thor. How much cooler can this guy get??

    • @MrEazyE357
      @MrEazyE357 2 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      And he pronounces it "Tor". That's even better!

    • @zacharytang3840
      @zacharytang3840 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      @@MrEazyE357 i bet it’s because he prefers onions to mythology

    • @zacharytang3840
      @zacharytang3840 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @Ir liz joke m8, about the Tor Browser (with it's onion symbol)

    • @mrterry1756
      @mrterry1756 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thor "Handsome" Hanson

    • @veramae4098
      @veramae4098 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wish he'd eaten a murder hornet lava. They're considered a delicacy in Asia, and he could have told us what he thinks.

  • @FiniteAtticus
    @FiniteAtticus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1994

    Willem Dafoe’s lesser known cooler cousin is something of a scientist.

    • @Dad-vice
      @Dad-vice 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      I'm getting more Crispin Glover vibes

    • @FiniteAtticus
      @FiniteAtticus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@Dad-vice I see that.

    • @uvindukulathunga3860
      @uvindukulathunga3860 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Lol ikr
      and his name is Thor 🤣

    • @sm0kin_shad0w65
      @sm0kin_shad0w65 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      You know, im something of a scientist myself.

    • @FiniteAtticus
      @FiniteAtticus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sm0kin_shad0w65 exactly!

  • @khalilahd.
    @khalilahd. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1158

    He seems like he’s been an incredible Bio professor. It’s awesome to see someone so passionate about their job 💜

    • @wozz7771
      @wozz7771 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      I majored in biology in college and fortunately I can say that the majority of my professors were quite enthusiastic. It made my degree much more enjoyable!

    • @putoutmyfirewithgasoline1877
      @putoutmyfirewithgasoline1877 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Khalilah D. I swear I see you everywhere lol. Every wired and Vice video I watch at least haha.

    • @Slushcams
      @Slushcams 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ive had some awesome Bio professors. Its something about the major that really drives out the passion in teaching for most people

    • @corneliaaurelli1603
      @corneliaaurelli1603 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ayo I see you a lot even in booktube channels where there are only relatively low views.

    • @neildelima8611
      @neildelima8611 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      he seems like a guy that would say "I'm sort of a biologist myself"

  • @BM321
    @BM321 2 ปีที่แล้ว +137

    Bruh I would have studied biology If had this man as a teacher.
    Thank you too for giving answers in a simple way♥️.

    • @whibby
      @whibby 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Do it man, I’m doing my bio degree right now. Year two and learned everything mentioned in the video. It’s really enjoyable, and I’m only using it to get some prereqs for a different degree

  • @mangantasy289
    @mangantasy289 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Entomologist/Arachnologist here. I LOVE this series. Thor Hanson is just great in spreading out the knowledge to all these questions. And I can so deeply relate to the enthusiasm which with he does so. Just contagious. And EXACTLY what you need to reach people and make them curious.
    According to my collegues, I am very much alike when it comes to all my beloved bugs (and beyond. Impossible to restrict my awe for nature to these only when all shapes of life and there interactions out there are just amazingly fascinating...)
    I can only hope he continues this and keeps reaching and fascinating lots of people.
    Note aside, about "weird" animals, a very extreme environment would be the body's of other living beings. Meaning, I suggest go have a look at parasites and parasitoids. Somewhat gruesome (in human eyes), amazing bodily adaptions and extremely interesting as well...

    • @Thecoldest-y7l
      @Thecoldest-y7l 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Do u do research on beetles? I find them pretty coold aswell. Question do beatles have the strongest exoskeleton of any insect?

  • @winkyp5101
    @winkyp5101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +792

    The most enjoyable thing is how little he hesitates or feels awkward about answering *any* questions. The definition of "there are no stupid questions". Love it!

    • @High_Priest_Jonko
      @High_Priest_Jonko 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Why oh why can't there be more teachers like him. So amazing

    • @tommerker8063
      @tommerker8063 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      there are most definetly stupid questions.

    • @scottromig7633
      @scottromig7633 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@High_Priest_Jonko In freshman year of high school my biology teacher said to me, "You know how I said there's no such thing as a stupid question? That was a stupid question." Today I applied to the local community college with the goal of studying biology. I wanna discover a new STI so I can name it after him.

    • @cautiouslycynical9786
      @cautiouslycynical9786 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@scottromig7633 Godspeed my friend! Success is certainly the best way of getting back at your detractor.

    • @youdidntseeanything8589
      @youdidntseeanything8589 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Because the science isn't awkward! That's why science is so amazing, it just *is*. There is only awkwardness applied because of social stigma humans put on our world.

  • @idkwhattohaveasausername5828
    @idkwhattohaveasausername5828 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1102

    I would watch an entire show about this guy and just random biology facts. He seems really into it and passionate as well as enjoying educating people

    • @oliveguardian7757
      @oliveguardian7757 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@bruhsset I guess you have been hitting the j huh?

  • @briandoolittle3422
    @briandoolittle3422 2 ปีที่แล้ว +832

    That response to the tick discussion is amazing. I never thought I could hate ticks more.

    • @lordofrims
      @lordofrims 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Most of the insects that feed with blood are similar in that extent. The mosquito mouth resembles more to a butterfly but acts like a syringe needle that bends.

    • @dorkboi267
      @dorkboi267 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Ticks are an occupational hazard for me. And I thought I hated them a lot. But now I hate them more.

    • @paolagrando5079
      @paolagrando5079 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      But it's not their fault, they were drawn like that.
      I don't hate them, but I don't want them near me.

    • @dorkboi267
      @dorkboi267 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@paolagrando5079 for sure.

    • @helentee9863
      @helentee9863 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@paolagrando5079 love your comment
      Guess you're a 'who framed Roger Rabbit' fan 🐰

  • @Poker3625
    @Poker3625 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love the way you can tell that this man absolutely loves this topic and he absolutely loves to teach

  • @freya1548
    @freya1548 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    This guy needs his own TV show, I could listen to him talk all day. Some things he talked about I already knew but I was excited to listen to him anyway.

  • @FluffyFractalshard
    @FluffyFractalshard 2 ปีที่แล้ว +901

    he is the type of biology teacher that would be able to easily hold the attention of any classe just by the way he speaks so excited about things

    • @king_halcyon
      @king_halcyon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ikr

    • @Ayzlxn
      @Ayzlxn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Fr I wish I had him as a teacher

    • @ProximaCentauri55
      @ProximaCentauri55 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      french spotted,missles sent.

  • @col-gz5tk
    @col-gz5tk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +400

    "if you want to find strange creatures, you have to look in strange places" love that

    • @High_Priest_Jonko
      @High_Priest_Jonko 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Extremophiles are my favorite

    • @ElleriaZer
      @ElleriaZer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oceanic thermal vents!

    • @Mistrivious
      @Mistrivious 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Australians: 😐

    • @danielled8665
      @danielled8665 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Very true in many cases, but not always. Plenty of strange and unique adaptations in the most mundane seeming locations, like stick insects in the forest, or the terrifying giant water beetle, like two inches or more with its big serrated murder arms that just hang out in small local ponds. Or on my lawn in one case.

    • @RealNaisuCinema
      @RealNaisuCinema 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@danielled8665 stick insects look that way to make it harder for predators to see them

  • @MylotheZooLovingScientist
    @MylotheZooLovingScientist 2 ปีที่แล้ว +344

    The "what's 'hits j'?" was enough to make me like the video, but this guy's enthusiasm is off the charts and his delivery is infectious. Could watch another hour of this. Wired's always picking the best in their fields for these videos.

    • @blondie9909
      @blondie9909 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      but seriously what is "hits j"?

    • @MylotheZooLovingScientist
      @MylotheZooLovingScientist หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@blondie9909 Lol, as Thor says, it means "hitting a joint," i.e., smoking weed. The original poster of that tweet was saying that asking how coral is an animal is something you might think about when high.

  • @tkhatet
    @tkhatet ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love how his passion can be shown in his hand gestures and face expressions I aspire to eventually be as passionate as this man

  • @AlexWolfLikesPie
    @AlexWolfLikesPie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Absolutely love this guy, bring him back 1000 times and i still won’t stop watching

  • @hivetyrant7
    @hivetyrant7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +452

    This man needs his own TV show. What a fascinating and passionate person. I could listen to him describe the process of coral to cement for hours!

  • @chiot888
    @chiot888 2 ปีที่แล้ว +328

    i like how passionate and amazed he looks about everything he says, like he's experiencing everything as he's explaining it. this is the type of emotion i imagine wizards and alchemists would have

    • @EASFromTheWest
      @EASFromTheWest 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      my brother has his energy when explaining certain topics to me and is interested heavily in magic so

  • @pauwula
    @pauwula 2 ปีที่แล้ว +331

    "the plant is deadly, deadly *toxic* :D "
    Lmao I love this guy. His enthusiasm is contagious, keep bringing him back!

    • @devdarkk
      @devdarkk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I don't know how he wasn't arrested for having a capsule of those seeds. They are classified as a 'select agent' in the US

    • @pauwula
      @pauwula 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@devdarkk I'm sure he has some sort of permit for them since he's a biologist. Also I think arrests would be for people who are trying to bring those seeds into the country. Then again, I might be wrong since I'm not a biologist nor a US law expert

    • @kiwki5651
      @kiwki5651 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Those seeds were in my elementary school playground????

    • @pauwula
      @pauwula 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@kiwki5651 nooooooo 💀 I hope they've removed them by now

  • @rexstocephirxiii4263
    @rexstocephirxiii4263 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Gotta love this man's enthusiasm. He sounds so pumped when he answers questions with a yes.

  • @CarNage64SR
    @CarNage64SR 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Gotta love it when you see someone so happy with what they are doing and so enthusiastic to share their passion with others very good guest!

  • @suhani526
    @suhani526 2 ปีที่แล้ว +642

    who doesn't love a biologist named Thor?

    • @C4TC4T
      @C4TC4T 2 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      Most metal biologist ever, one could almost call him a geologist

    • @commanderiosifstalin4938
      @commanderiosifstalin4938 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Imagine Chris Hemsworth plays an biologist in film about science.

    • @justayoutuber1906
      @justayoutuber1906 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I wonder if he owns a hammer.

    • @uvindukulathunga3860
      @uvindukulathunga3860 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@C4TC4T Yeah he rocks

    • @asherujudo7383
      @asherujudo7383 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Why does he pronounce it Tor, though? Like, he could just call himself the god of thunder.

  • @KimberlyGreen
    @KimberlyGreen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +332

    I would love to just have a lengthy conversation with this man. Not only intelligent and passionate, but very approachable.
    WIRED, we need a Part 3, 4, 5 and so forth.

  • @Magic_beans_
    @Magic_beans_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    2:30 “They reabsorb their uterine lining instead of shedding it.”
    Is it possible to learn this power?

  • @SuperSaiyanLink093
    @SuperSaiyanLink093 2 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    "I'm a bit of a biologist myself."

  • @bruderlein8514
    @bruderlein8514 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I love how enthusiastic he sounds, like he's telling a fantastic story.

  • @DiRtYLaWs2007
    @DiRtYLaWs2007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +216

    I wish my biology teacher had half of the enthusiasm of this guy. I found all sciences at school totally boring. If more teachers were as engaging as this guy, you’d have more kids with a passion for science.

    • @DamianSAAAN
      @DamianSAAAN 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      I assume you're talking about grade school. In the US, at least, not all grade school teachers need a degree in a science to teach it. It's a bad experience for everyone involved. And anyone who acquires degree(s) in science are highly interested in it and want to actually do science or teach higher level education not teach basic science to grade school students. There's also no monetary incentive for it. Anyone with a higher degree in science has debts that a grade school science teachers salary isn't going to pay off.

    • @DelphinusVyse
      @DelphinusVyse 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@DamianSAAAN That really makes sense, and is just more ammunition in the argument that grade school teachers are grossly underpaid for how important their job is.

    • @stephanie22345
      @stephanie22345 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@DelphinusVyse teachers in general are underpaid. The daycare near me is offering $10 for a full time position to make sure the tiny humans stay alive

    • @loveline119
      @loveline119 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Most teachers start like this, but most students are so uninterested in studying (or have personal issues that don't allow them to be as engaged in the process) that teachers end up being burnt out. Also, they get paid very little for someone who has a masters.

    • @halatiny6537
      @halatiny6537 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Only science teacher I ever liked was in 9th grade.

  • @olekaarvaag9405
    @olekaarvaag9405 2 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    I love the clearly deep love he has. He talks so much with his hands I don't think he would be able to talk if he was handcuffed behind his back.

    • @ohhoworiginal
      @ohhoworiginal 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      He'd have the right to remain silent, though

  • @cmichaud04
    @cmichaud04 2 ปีที่แล้ว +394

    Love this guy. Somebody get this man a good nature documentary to narrate

    • @pasta-and-heroin
      @pasta-and-heroin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      He slips into an Attenbourgh-esque lengthening of syllables towards the end of sentences. not really related to what you said but it made me think about it

  • @ItsumoSeppun4
    @ItsumoSeppun4 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    This man is my goal in life. His delivery, his enthusiasm, his knowledge. Everything! Love it! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @skum_dayton
    @skum_dayton 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love this guy, he’s so enthusiastic about his job, you can tell he really loves it

  • @lunar2328
    @lunar2328 2 ปีที่แล้ว +329

    If this guy doesn't have a television show, he needs one.

  • @consuelonunez792
    @consuelonunez792 2 ปีที่แล้ว +167

    Please we need a part three. This guy sparks the young me who wanted to be a biologist, getting passionate about life in all of its shapes, sizes and behaviors

  • @KillerCornMuffin
    @KillerCornMuffin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You can tell that this dude loves his job. Every answer is so passionate and genuine! I'd love to just have him talk my ear off with whatever he wants.

  • @dumpster_fire_sloth
    @dumpster_fire_sloth ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love this guy's energy and personality! Honestly, I wouldn't normally care about biology but this guy makes it sound like it's the most fascinating thing in the world.

  • @lorenamiranda128
    @lorenamiranda128 2 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    I have Thor Hanson's book: The Triumph of Seeds, and while I was reading, this is exactly how I imagined he sounded. A very lovely and digestible read.

    • @Kaspisify
      @Kaspisify ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He could seriously read me the telephone book. Love the man.

    • @krystalreverb
      @krystalreverb 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Does that have an audiobook version

  • @yanksavgat4295
    @yanksavgat4295 2 ปีที่แล้ว +657

    This guy is like the bob ross of biology

    • @ETBrenner
      @ETBrenner 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Or even a blend of Bob Ross and David Attenborough?

    • @clair8880
      @clair8880 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That’s who he reminded me of! He pronounces “wh” the same as Bob Ross :)

    • @emmavrijburg6676
      @emmavrijburg6676 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's like "happy little trees"

  • @KenruSunari
    @KenruSunari 2 ปีที่แล้ว +139

    Love listening to this man talk. The passion really gets across.

  • @christmasdespacito2505
    @christmasdespacito2505 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i love how passionate he is, i could listen to him for hours

  • @mattcowgill8759
    @mattcowgill8759 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This guy is awesome. Such passion in his answers

  • @MagicSheeeep
    @MagicSheeeep 2 ปีที่แล้ว +730

    he looks like ozzy osbournes healthy brother

    • @yoboychris9424
      @yoboychris9424 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +43

      Haha you’re right lol he’s the organic version 😂

    • @shamrainn
      @shamrainn 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      that got me weak af lmaooo

    • @Mangoboi699
      @Mangoboi699 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Euruavu humb nrymyu dtrin

    • @DiZoSoMom
      @DiZoSoMom 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      It’s like Ozzy and Crispin Glover had a hippie love child with a tinge of the tism.
      And I say that as affectionately as possible, having a hippie, bio-obsessed kid on the spectrum, myself. This dude reminds me a LOT of her. The combo makes for some incredibly brilliant, enthusiastic scientists and fantastic teachers, even if some are only old enough to share with family 🙂

    • @salsa7880
      @salsa7880 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      this one got me good 😂

  • @skeptale
    @skeptale 2 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Wow, this has got to be my favorite guest on this series yet. Wired has a way of picking presenters who are very passionate about their field, and this guy is one of the most clearly enthusiastic. I wish my science teachers in school were like him.

  • @Shortyland05
    @Shortyland05 2 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    He totally needs his own series, or at least more sequels to this one

    • @mariafox9226
      @mariafox9226 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Heck he should have his own educational program for kids.

  • @PanthorPapa84
    @PanthorPapa84 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    He gives off dnd vibes so hard, and i love it. This person is a captivating educator.

  • @oliveryoung2260
    @oliveryoung2260 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    His energy and ability to explain things the way he does is one of a kind. He needs his own show

  • @harrythompson9895
    @harrythompson9895 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I worked with a couple wildlife biologist in the past and they said that part of the problem was that they were taking all the baby birds to tag them at the same time and the parents would come see the chicks were gone and leave. They found that because birds really can’t count as long as you left one in the nest the papa and mama birds won’t abandon the nest and you eventually tag all the checks and move on.

  • @Dixbe89
    @Dixbe89 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This guy is what every teacher needs to be. Passionate and can explain any questions with so much ease it’s easy to understand and remember

  • @Violet-Spark
    @Violet-Spark 2 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Bro the part where he talks about birds being so loyal to their offspring hit so deep I started tearing up. It’s nice to be randomly triggered in a cathartic way like that. Thanks, Thor ⚡️

  • @charliecooper9794
    @charliecooper9794 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    WIRED's Tech Support series is kickass in general, but Thor is definitely the best of the bunch. This dude oozes so much sincere enthusiasm for his subject that it makes me feel passionate about biology as well.

  • @adaode3413
    @adaode3413 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He speaks in a way that made it really easy for me both to focus and understand! I could listen to this guy for days

  • @brojoe5326
    @brojoe5326 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I wish I had this dude as my science teacher growing up. Everything he says seems genuinely fascinating and a big part of that is the fact that he himself finds these topics so exciting. Thanks for the free lesson, I learned a few things today and enjoyed the ride through it

  • @yourdead408
    @yourdead408 2 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    He speaks about Biology with such awe and fascination, and he gives me the impression that he loves to teach these things to people. I love his lively and animated style!! could watch him for days 😁

  • @abstract5249
    @abstract5249 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    2:54 "A slug is more or less like a bag of moisture."
    Aren't we all?

  • @paulmcgugan4994
    @paulmcgugan4994 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Loved that! You have a real talent for explaining complex science with clarity and enthusiasm.

  • @charitysketches
    @charitysketches ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He really needs a series of his own. This guy is so passionate and it’s teaching me

  • @captainkeller2792
    @captainkeller2792 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    This guy is truly amazing. Its really rare that a person is so much fun to listen to.

  • @Alan-fo5kn
    @Alan-fo5kn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    he's so adorable and passionate and...just the vibe of a heavenly man

  • @notjustanotherbrickinthewall
    @notjustanotherbrickinthewall 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Someone give this man a TH-cam channel or a podcast because the way he explains biology is amazing!

  • @XamanthaRose
    @XamanthaRose 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love how passionate he is as he answers these questions.

  • @CarrierOfChaos617
    @CarrierOfChaos617 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    9:22 in plauge inc i usually focus on upgrading all of my air-water transmissions and waiting for everyone to be infected before i go total organ failure

  • @amanda-n
    @amanda-n 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    More Thor please! I’d watch a full series of this guy and his enthusiasm, he’s hyped, but somehow soothing too.

  • @guerra_dos_bichos
    @guerra_dos_bichos 2 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    I want this dude to explain everything to me like this, he should totally have a kid show, it'd be like doc brown meets Beakman

  • @heatherkinder6768
    @heatherkinder6768 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    He should go into teaching because not only does he really know his stuff but he can explain things so well and in a way that keeps you interested in hearing more and more!

  • @DollHouseMadam
    @DollHouseMadam 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love that he tells the story like we are all sitting around the campfire telling ghost stories. I love it!

  • @joshuafechter9285
    @joshuafechter9285 ปีที่แล้ว

    I absolutely love this guy, he’s so enthusiastic about his profession, and just seems like a great guy to hangout with

  • @simpleguy86
    @simpleguy86 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I love both his passion for describing what the tweet ask and just his demeanor. He seems like he would be a kind but possibly stern professor

  • @theabyssaldevil
    @theabyssaldevil 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I really love Thor Hanson, would've been a great experience having him as a professor. Thanks for bringing him back! Can't wait for his next one!

  • @TheSauceYouGetLostin
    @TheSauceYouGetLostin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    This man is a mad scientist.
    But I love him. We must protect him at all costs.

  • @cantaloupegodling352
    @cantaloupegodling352 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love how unbelievably excited he is about everything.

  • @jjd8616
    @jjd8616 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love this guys energy. Super enthusiastic and passionate. Love seeing someone really enjoying what they do.

  • @viralgecko
    @viralgecko 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    This guy is fantastic and clearly loves his field, he gives off the kinda of vibes of if you crossed David Attenborough and Willem Dafoe and it is awesome!

  • @Omar-wq9dz
    @Omar-wq9dz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I'm glad to see Thor Hanson back. I was hoping for another Biology Support

  • @nubianfx
    @nubianfx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Hes so enthusiastic and his excitement about biology is contagious! Also his name is Thor. im officially a fan :)

  • @AnnaKim1321
    @AnnaKim1321 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    One day I want to be as passionate about something as this man is with educating and sharing facts

  • @williamsturrup287
    @williamsturrup287 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thor is definitely one of the more entertaining hosts for the Support series. 10/10 would watch him again 😁

  • @brianwest8119
    @brianwest8119 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    To me, it feels like it's becoming more and more rare that people like him are very passionate about their jobs.

    • @kashiichan
      @kashiichan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      ~ capitalism ~

    • @ShacolateClown
      @ShacolateClown 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kashiichan complaining about capitalism while using a pc or phone. xD nice

    • @ListenToStatic
      @ListenToStatic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The driver is the traffic until he’s in the ditch, as the song goes.
      Speaking as someone who spent a bit of time in the ditch, I can’t really enjoy poorly regulated capitalism. Phones are lovely pocket computers, but I’d rather have decent social safety nets and more regulated/ethical phone production.

    • @libbylapisburst
      @libbylapisburst 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@ShacolateClown
      Kashii: "Capitalism~" - as in shorthand for the exploitative nature of Americanized capitalism burning out and abusing people for the sake of "profits" and expressing a desire for something less disastrously unethically uncaring.
      ChickenCatch: "ah but you engage in capitalism (for survival). MHM YES I AM VERY SMART, THE WEALTHY OVERLORDS WILL BLESS ME WITH THEIR CRUMBS."

    • @lolrentz
      @lolrentz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ShacolateClown YOU HATE CAPITALISM YET YOU EXIST IPHONE VENEZUELA 500 MILLION DEAD

  • @markiep8477
    @markiep8477 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Whoever is doing the casting for these expert videos is KILLING it.

  • @zanna1944
    @zanna1944 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    He speaks about both whales and insects as if he spoke about unicorns and dragons. With enthusiasm, engagement and so much knowledge. Love him a lot

  • @juandemarko8348
    @juandemarko8348 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I can't get enough of this guy his energy and passion is remarkable

  • @alexandrajustinejarvis7820
    @alexandrajustinejarvis7820 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    i would die for this man. he brought me so much happiness as i watched this

  • @lynxlagoon
    @lynxlagoon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    that guy seems like a blast to hang out with

  • @silver474
    @silver474 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This guy reminds me of my 8th grade biology teacher. He was awesome and made me love science.

  • @livernest4355
    @livernest4355 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love the way he talks! Seems so engaged and passionate, thanks for coming back😊

  • @crystalb2389
    @crystalb2389 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He would make a great teacher. His enthusiasm for biology is contagious. I love it. 😺

  • @joeypalazzo5524
    @joeypalazzo5524 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This guy is amazing, I was RIVETED. Mind-blowing concepts made accessible! Give us more Dr. Thor!