Are We Running Out of Sand?

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It can be easy to take something for granted that every time you see it, it seems to go on forever. It’s like an infinite path to the horizon, a landscape that never ends. This is sand, and even though just a simple trip to the beach can make it feel like you’re perpetually surrounded by it, it doesn’t end there. Sand is the foundation humanity has built itself on. What would happen if that foundation ends?
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@ApertureThinking 2 жыл бұрын

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@itsarat4453 2 жыл бұрын

love your videos

@moalston4203 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant is what it sounds like a brilliant way to learn

@infinitydiablodaniel2599 2 жыл бұрын

Best content ever

@amirbahalegharn365 2 жыл бұрын

that's why digitalization is the only way possible to end all these nature issues...with only need less than 0.1-1.0% of current human sites for homes,offices,etc.... we can build multi backup servers to ensure safety and ever-increasing needs in digital world for every tens of billions human entities there ..as passing time there is faster,we can really use a 50-100 year rest on real world while being protected by technology and robots around the globe which are keeping the maintenance and protection of all servers around the globe from nature's brutal threats in all forms as we know it, the earth can refresh itself to better state-while we may also have built things that will aid earth regain it's glory state for flourishing life instead of demising it under the rapid climate change-, our entities there will have matured and developed in those digitalized world maybe for centuries if not thousands years which means when we come back in a half or a century, we had the times to get the knowledge and shared advancement technologies means needed to take things here in real world to multi levels ahead exponentially and by doing so, giving civilization and living things plus earth another chance in real life to flourish and grow significantly instead of being chased by doomsday or old savage-uneducated ways of solving or getting things by any means ..... we need more tme & refinement which isn't possible in this real world or current time speed we have defined

@ayyubmoghul 2 жыл бұрын

Bro, idk if you made that thumbnail, but it looks dope asf. Well done

@hououinkyouma5539 2 жыл бұрын

Saying humanity is 'burning the candle at both ends' is probably an understatement

@skipperofschool8325 2 жыл бұрын

burning the candle from all sides with different types of fire works better

@vaar8584 2 жыл бұрын

We grilling the candle like a hotdog

@chnathan 2 жыл бұрын

Microwaving a candle is how I would describe it

@Sal3600 2 жыл бұрын

Ye nah

@codingstation7741 2 жыл бұрын

Correction: Humanity is burning the wick of a dynamite 🧨 on both the ends*

@aquacruisedb 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, that explains why my country (Antigua) has started mining and dredging sand and exporting it! It never made sense to me. I never knew that desert sand was unusable. I learn so much new stuff every day!

@david.nandrews9872 2 жыл бұрын

This makes us Caribbean people realy cherish the sand we have ,especially us in the bahamas 🇧🇸

@JJon_YT 2 жыл бұрын

It is absolutely amazing that you can talk about sand for about 15 minutes and I can still be so interested. I love these videos so much. Keep it up!

@Jimmyfreeline 2 жыл бұрын

I know right haha

@hirofumi3123 2 жыл бұрын

Cuz sand is important? Lul?

@TaraZaraChara 2 жыл бұрын

I dont like sand. It's coarse and rough. And it gets everywhere!

@Igami_No_Io 2 жыл бұрын

Anakin. Sky walkin'.

@rezaamanat6959 2 жыл бұрын

coarse*

@Theheadgiver 2 жыл бұрын

Just like yo mom

@lowgpu1687 2 жыл бұрын

Especially when it gets between your skin and your waistband

@adudewithafairlyinternetco9454 2 жыл бұрын

But yet, it's required everywhere !

@sebstefanson6796 2 жыл бұрын

amazing edit at 10:45 didn't go unnoticed! Little details like that elevate your content from good to amazing, keep up the good work

@JamesFilbird 2 жыл бұрын

Today, I learned about the importance of sand in our lives and existence. Thanks

@nithinkrishna4898 2 жыл бұрын

I live in the Godavari delta region of India we get sand from the river bed of Godavari in the past, it was dirt cheap and used as a filler to make the floor even now the demolition of old buildings is done carefully and and the sand is reused in the cement for the building and the the demolition waste as the filler showing the changing landscapes

@moalston4203 2 жыл бұрын

5:45- You can alter nature temporarily but nature will always triumph and win

@aryannagariya6027 2 жыл бұрын

We will if we are a type 1 civilization

@justkarter6699 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t worry sand generates infinitely in the new Minecraft terrain

@RisingRevengeance 2 жыл бұрын

We can just dupe sand with the end portal

@Cardioid2035 2 жыл бұрын

@@RisingRevengeance ikr? Just gotta make sure we have enough shulker boxes

@adudewithafairlyinternetco9454 2 жыл бұрын

Time to start the new land reclaimation project.

@markp9366 2 жыл бұрын

You mentioned Florida losing its beaches. I’ve lived in Florida all of my life and can confirm this. Especially after hurricanes. They pull back tides which erodes the beaches and the strong winds as well. Usually after them the city has to pump in sand from about a quarter to half a mile out onto the beaches.

@accountthatillusetocomment3041 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video Aperture. It made me realize the sheer importance of sand. It is the *foundation* of our society, something that *bases* our lives around. I can't believe I've gone soo much time without recognizing it even when there's soo much *concrete* proof literally *all around* me. Aperture, continue on your mission. I'll be anxiously awaiting for your next creation.

@ApertureThinking 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your support!

@onionlayers9457 2 жыл бұрын

aperture, proving the point that he cant literally talk about anything, and true fans would still listen... that was informative... thank you❤

@ApertureThinking 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and for your support!

@mankhrawmarbaniang1376 2 жыл бұрын

Happy Anakin noises

@yadu9936 2 жыл бұрын

Time is nothing, But stubborn illusion - Newton☄️

@skyhigh4984 2 жыл бұрын

This man made an otherwise tasteless topic - sand - into such a graceful and entertaining video. There’s intelligence and knowledge in what he does - yes. But there’s also poetry, storytelling, visual captivation - overall, a work of art. What a lad.

@alexmarin9084 2 жыл бұрын

His work is truly incredible

@moalston4203 2 жыл бұрын

The trouble is we think we have time

@christlevania5933 2 жыл бұрын

I work in a foundry and the amount of sand we use is incredible.

@Stiffman1 2 жыл бұрын

Anakin Skywalker appreciates the vindication

@Joshua-dc4un 2 жыл бұрын

Never gave sand this much thought, thank you...

@Nightcrawler333 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for this video. I've never realised how precious and finite resource sand is, before watching this video. What you say is true: there's almost no awareness among people, of how we are losing sand.

@zairyno6171 2 жыл бұрын

Never thought about the importance of sand so thanks for getting my head out of the ground

@Vasi_02 2 жыл бұрын

"I hate sand. It's coarse and rough and irritating - and it gets everywhere".

@kosmikly 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are just great.

@ludwigvonapfelstrudel5013 2 жыл бұрын

Despite all our achievements, we are still standing on top of sand castles. Weird to think.

@godoni87 2 жыл бұрын

I'm from Batam Indonesia, I really support this video.

@Vortecus 2 жыл бұрын

Once sand has been rapidly depleted, the price will eventually reach a high that makes it cheaper to buy an alternative, I think this crisis will balance itself out eventually, but obviously poorer developing countries will suffer the most due to infrastructure costs going up.

@ImTHECarlos98 2 жыл бұрын

And the fact that in that scenario we’d have lost all our beaches.

@Vortecus 2 жыл бұрын

@@ImTHECarlos98 Beaches in most tourist areas and developed nations are protected and maintained, I doubt they’d ever be used on a mass-depleting-scale.

@bristoled93 2 жыл бұрын

What if that alternative is too expensive? It could change our way of life.

@user-ov2fc5sd1e 2 жыл бұрын

I've seen over 10 videos from major KZfaq channels covering this exact topic, over the past 3 years only. I thought it's become common knowledge by now.

@harrisonford-townly5473 2 жыл бұрын

my brain question life when I watch these videos

@sparkles7445 2 жыл бұрын

Another great and informative episode Aperture. I’ve been following this channel for a while now and absolutely enjoy the way you present the reality of our world in a way no other can. I’ll be listening right up until the power goes out. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@ApertureThinking 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support! We love having you here.

@suomeaboo Жыл бұрын

I like sand. It may be coarse, rough, and irritating, but it is useful. That's why we get it everywhere.

@charliepea 2 жыл бұрын

There's a lotta sand wasted in the world. Those empty islands in Dubai, heaps of trashes around dumpsites, and old abandoned buildings. It would be a really big deal if we could recycle them for new material but the problem is a lot of companies would not be happy with it even if it could give a good effect to the environment.

@gwendolynlloyd3013 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for having yours vids in full screen

@Stick-Toon 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for informing the people about this.

@arrongarciaSTEM 2 жыл бұрын

Scientists: “We’re running out of sand!” Anakin Skywalker likes it.

@quinns3072 2 жыл бұрын

Another absolutely fascinating video. One of the best channels on youtube.

@ApertureThinking 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We appreciate your support!

@saurabhasthana6114 2 жыл бұрын

Man, your videos spreads so much Awareness, there is something to learn new each time

@ApertureThinking 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@saurabhasthana6114 2 жыл бұрын

@@ApertureThinking see you soon in another one...

@IKEMENOsakaman 2 жыл бұрын

As a Sandman, I endorse this video

@kaden4062 2 жыл бұрын

“I don’t like sand”

@mziq1030 2 жыл бұрын

Anakin will be happy

@SnipR9 2 жыл бұрын

‘Its course, rough… and it just gets eeeeeverywhere.!’

@bubakorowski8413 2 жыл бұрын

"And so castles made of sand Slips into the sea, eventually..." Jimi H.

@oldrustyfishscalerman 2 жыл бұрын

1:40 we and the boys reclaiming our will to live

@crimsonguy975 2 жыл бұрын

Just found this channel and I'm glad I did

@ApertureThinking 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Aperture! We are happy you found us.

@markyankovskiy28 2 жыл бұрын

Are We Running Out of Sand? Anakin Skywalker: happy noises

@highlyillogical9399 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I'm planning to do that skydive over the Palm on my birthday in 3 weeks. I still don't think I've "made it" though. But hopefully some day I will.

@NurseSnow2U Жыл бұрын

Let us know how amazing it was!!!

@landan7787 2 жыл бұрын

This is going to be one of the videos I'll see again 2-5 years from now

@harryv6752 Жыл бұрын

Wow... Never thought, in my life, I'd ever be hearing about sand thieves. But, then, here we are.

@GameplayandTalk 2 жыл бұрын

This wasn't what I expected it to be. Interesting topic!

@theflyingfish_void 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us ❤️❤️❤️ Your perspective toward world and things are truly unbiased and considerable to all strata of human minds and things , We truly respect your dedication towards subject you are discussing. Everytime we can feel your efforts and dedication you have put into thinking and considering things from different perspectives and situations. Listening you have always been enlightening for me . And once again I can feel of being human whenever I listen to you . Thank you for your dedication and contribution towards Humanity and helping us on the path of gaining wisdom and enlightenment.

@ApertureThinking 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your support and your words. We appreciate them.

@ragidyman9551 2 жыл бұрын

I saw them building a beach in NJ 10 years ago, store interesting vid, thx

@kirandeepchakraborty7921 Жыл бұрын

We need more such surreal videos. ❤

@emilahmadov206 2 жыл бұрын

*Here’s a video idea: The Mandela effect. That would be a very interesting video topic to research. Just an idea.*

@mep8428 2 жыл бұрын

"I hate sand" - Anakin

@bub9 2 жыл бұрын

Another Aperature video what a day

@djg43535 2 жыл бұрын

"it gets everywhere" -Anakin Skywalker

@limbo3545 2 жыл бұрын

There is a recipe of concrete that is tested right now and it's around 2000 years old: Roman concrete.

@shadowcrew8631 2 жыл бұрын

We’re always watching out for you

@kieran2blest 2 жыл бұрын

Eye opening

@Forex_Trading_Namibia 2 жыл бұрын

Please make a video on first principles thinking....

@DJ-369 2 жыл бұрын

Things will be fine

@mateoalvarez1337 2 жыл бұрын

My English ministry exam was on this subject (Quebec secondary 5)

@SquashHibanana 2 жыл бұрын

the more and more i hear about every resource is running out, the more i start to realize that the resource wars that happened in the Fallout universe could slowly become an unsettling reality

@dumidu9kn 2 жыл бұрын

How Do you get those clips man those are Next level

@areamusicale 2 жыл бұрын

LOL, I remember when the Italian government took ALL THE SEND from the Poeto beach in Cagliari (Sardinia) and swapped it for some muddy sand and NOBODY did nothing, nobody complained and everybody has now completely forgot about it.

@justkarter6699 2 жыл бұрын

Anakin would be pleased

@sirius851 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if it’s possible to replicate the “good” sand creating processes at the industrial level. Might be possible to do via using ultrasound or smth like that🤔

@handsomepollo3021 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder too

@liben5052 2 жыл бұрын

i believe there's a new type of "cement" developed using recycled waste and plastic which will probably get popularized the less resources become. for the poor sand, it would take a machine that could change the molecular structure, and knowing industries, at a very high and effective rate. would probably consume more materials trying to construct it, and more energy trying to power it.

@MichaelMM 2 жыл бұрын

great job thats alot to review ... try reviewing corruption next. There's so much to talk about on corruption. also you could have used "nobody is trying to bring and to the beach. But still, awesome job.

@SteveBoobJobs 2 жыл бұрын

I heard there’s sand mafia’s edit: ok, he mentioned the sand mafia’s. Aperture always 🎯

@colorfulshow33 Жыл бұрын

Whoever is reading this, I pray that whatever you’re growing through gets better and whatever you’re battling with makes your situation better as you’re continuing to be a better person each day. I have faith that you’ll turn out great as your circumstances will change. Have a fantastic day! You got this! 🤗💪🏼❤

@keisui89 2 жыл бұрын

ive been saying this for years , one of my high school essays was even on this topic

@mep8428 2 жыл бұрын

You should do a video on Cicada 3301

@chingshady2689 2 жыл бұрын

I saw a comment on a different video that said lThis man could talk about sand and I would be interested” This guy got his wish

@quack9pm 2 жыл бұрын

Need sand? Rub 2 pieces of toast together

@malau5704 2 жыл бұрын

Really good video

@andyc9902 2 жыл бұрын

Remember that trip to the Beach? Yeah three years later still find sand

@muamua101 2 жыл бұрын

How Sand-ronic.

@gwendolynlloyd3013 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't know this video was actually gonna be on sand

@tigrispanthera5496 2 жыл бұрын

anakin… it’s your time to shine

@darkslayer54278 2 жыл бұрын

"sand is the foundation of the building your living on" me who aint living in a building:

@danishdubey 2 жыл бұрын

3d printing buildings might help

@endrekoncz9547 2 жыл бұрын

Yesss

@asiadlafrance9734 2 жыл бұрын

Can run out of sand but you will not run out of sand

@Dnsx_plus 2 жыл бұрын

Wow.

@Healthandwealth9422 2 жыл бұрын

I thought this was going to be a video about time

@michaelkabanje3202 2 жыл бұрын

Same

@infinitydiablodaniel2599 2 жыл бұрын

Would love to see a videos on UFO 🛸 and Goats 🐐

@Forex_Trading_Namibia 2 жыл бұрын

Please make a video on first principles thinking🙏🙏🙏🙏

@ZiqM4 2 жыл бұрын

The only "One" on this Earth that has the right to reclaim anything is the Earth itself.. and i got a feeling she'll be doing just that if we keep up treating her the way we do.

@sparkles7445 2 жыл бұрын

Finally a sensible comment about the shit we’re in. I learnt something very interesting about the earths coral and what it’s function is for the ocean. The pretty colours and flower type foliages are just a byproduct of the plant. When the oceans become to acidic from excessive Carbon Dioxide the corals will die in order for the alkaline that they are made of can be released and combat the high acidity rates. She will always take what she needs. She is already taking action, and there’s a lot more to come. ✌️🇦🇺

@queenofscots839 2 жыл бұрын

Hemp… everything we need

@AbeTweakin 2 жыл бұрын

Plenty of sand, plenty of space.

@CliffCardi 2 жыл бұрын

Anakin Skywalker: all smiles

@Nocturna. 2 жыл бұрын

I had to write an essay on sand about a month ago, what are the odds of you talking about everything I had in the articles I had to read

@ryanb9749 2 жыл бұрын

I hate sand it's coarse and rough and it gets everywhere.

@redacted8347 2 жыл бұрын

At the rate I drop my phone I’d say it won’t be long before the screen is sand again

@United_Wings 2 жыл бұрын

True

@mintgardener 2 жыл бұрын

“Castle built on sand” lol

@Zingpin 2 жыл бұрын

we are running out of sandddd!!!!!

@markp9366 2 жыл бұрын

I feel like you would make a great video about electric cars and their environmental impacts. The directly release no pollution, but indirectly do a lot of damage. The electricity they use is made by burning coal, which pollutes the environment (wind and solar power aren’t efficient enough yet so plants rely on coal mainly). Also, the worst part is lithium. They use lithium batteries which the mining and manufacturing of them is awful. Mining them causes toxic pollution and runoff water that poisons nearby areas. Much of this is in Developing countries that have little to no regulations, especially for those that will fill pockets of those with power. This hurts local populations. Additionally, the manufacturing process of lithium ore into batteries is inefficient and uses much energy and causes pollution So no, you aren’t being a great human by buying a tesla

@Theheadgiver 2 жыл бұрын

That...seems like a very specific attack on Tesla drivers

@salomaogomes7311 2 жыл бұрын

Nobody buying something from a billionare is a "great human".

@KnightsandWeekends 2 жыл бұрын

People don't care about those truths, so long as they can feel good about themselves in a superficial way and be popular at the wine and cheese parties.

@markp9366 2 жыл бұрын

@@salomaogomes7311 I wouldn’t say that…

@salomaogomes7311 2 жыл бұрын

@@markp9366 what? It's the truth. If you buy from Amzom, you condene their disgusting work practices. The same goes for tesla and it's idiotic, reich wing, anti emviroment CEO

@shiveshyadav69 2 жыл бұрын

Bruh! Please.... Shower thoughts... new episode..... pleaseeeeeee..... waiting for it from a Looooooooong time!

@obedbadu8161 2 жыл бұрын

So deep…..

@Genzphilosopher 2 жыл бұрын

wouldn't sand from the southwest U.S. be able to be used for building? Its a very hard sand, and requires pickaxing the ground before you can start building on it because of how well the sand is bonded together.