I appreciate the quality analog PowerPoint presentation, lol.

So we arent gonna talk about his amazing drawings?

So fresh and genuine, even 3 years later. Stayed throughout the whole thing, until the video stopped itself. Thank you for caring, Derek.

I love how every time he flips the paper and shows the new page you can see a little glint of pride in his eyes over what he's created

Actual physical drawing and charts are much more easy and pleasant to follow, great work Derek !

This is the single best video pitch for clicking the bell I've ever heard in my life

Undoubtedly, the BEST Explanation!

How many creators are even honest about what they're doing with their videos and why? Man actually is getting forced by KZfaq to make clickbait and admits that on screen and apologized for it 🤦🏻😂👍 You sir can do whatever you have to as long as some of the content you make its always the amazing science material we have been seeing and loving 💯

This is one of the BEST explanations I have ever heard on this topic. Thank you!

By far, the most insightful explanation of KZfaq's algorithm and how the content is promoted.

I find it amazing that when I go back to videos you made several years ago (like this one) you had, already then, that calm and informative style that your held on to. Its one big reason why i subbed to you when I found your channel, you are a GREAT teacher! Looking forward to learning even more interesting facts about the universe and ourselfs from your channel! Keep doing what you love!

I wonder how much the autoplay on mobile is going to affect the thumbnails; you might only see it for a second before it starts playing

I loved your "analog" presentation. So un-flashy. So slow and calm. So clear. So beautiful. Great content! Always love to return to your channel.

The presentation was just Amazing....Extreme quality vid...

KZfaqrs like you can educate the audience about the importance of watching the Subscription window than the Home window where all these trickery happens. I stay on my subscription window all the time to avoid the Global junk. Great content man! Having said all that, I found your channel through the algorithm itself I guess & I subscribed after watching just that 1 video of yours. Because content is king. As you rightly said, make videos that you're happy about or proud of. I believe that, if your content is better than others, no algorithm can beat you. And if your content is following the trend, someday you'll fall behind. That's the longest comment I've ever left on KZfaq. You earned it 👍🏼

Brilliant! This was one of the best authentic videos on this topic of clickbait marketing and human behavior that chases the electrical eye. Your transparent approach saves countless hours of biased sales funnel marketing videos. I share your videos often on my telegram channel and promote you when I can. Thank you for all your work and due diligence over the years to bring factual and unique content. Best regards!

I can honestly say that the paper board is super effective! It keeps me engaged watching throughout the whole video.

I'm fine with the clickbaity thumbnails and titles as long as the video itself is high quality

Beast was spot on!! Your best video performing by FAR!!! Genius!

at certain points in the video you can see the passion come out and you can see how much he hates asking for what he did at the end and thats what I love about him, great and humble guy

I'm so glad you're open with us about the clickbait titles and stuff, way better to share that information than to keep it hidden like most content creators.

I love how you don't cut every 5 seconds like most other youtubers, you're able to maintain an explanation. 10/10

Loved the fact that this was a hand crafted presentation rather than a power point. Always loved the effort you put in to make every single one of your videos!

Honesty and Authenticity are qualities that I like about this Video. Keep up the great Educational Content!

Just in case the algorithm doesn't show your video's, I've already made it a habit of searching your channel to see what you are up to. I absolutely love this channel.

I stayed because of the classy hand-drawn art on the paper. Seriously. That was worth 23 minutes. Hand-drawn art comes from the heart.

Also, at 21:50 on this video, the sheer disgust of how you view the trend of algorithms in KZfaq is GOLD. Loved that real emotional delivery there.

Your productions always show science in action with abundant engineering and technology education--and this is the BEST and most educational yet. I'm grateful!

KZfaq: *shoves the viral video in our faces* KZfaq: *shoves video explaining why viral video went viral into our faces*

Well, you deserve a sub just for the presentation on paper

The mission of a KZfaq video is to be a good watch, not to be clickable. I can respect that they should technically be the whole package, I like that. If we can say that we've come to the point where the thumbnails and titles have to be good in order for them to be clicked, then the next move is to make the videos actually worth watching appear in people's recommendations.

From having work in a the field of content ranking, I can tell you that "diversity of the results" is one of the hardest thing to achieve. When a search engine, like Google or Bing for example, shows you results for a query, they try to match what's the most promising type of content to answer that question, but it knows that if it misses your intent, then showing 10 link to forums questions about your topic, isn't going to flare if that wasn't the intent. They also factor in "diversity" of the results. YT is clearly going also in that direction, but that's hard, because when no search query is entered yet, it's impossible to find the intent. Your content is relly super good, keep the good work! I hope you still take pleasure in creating them!

I'm amazed by how much effort was put into the preparation for this video

Leaving KZfaq algorithm aside, the way you presented the content using flip-board is inspiring Great job.

This is the most educational and emotional way of saying "click that subscribe button" and the opposite of "smash that sub button!!🔨👊". Even if I am just a 8th grader in India you really inspire me to learn new things and make me satisfied by watching educational videos. Thank you for all that!!😊

I rang the bell! This is the first time ever that I have done this. Why? I like this man and how he outlined and explained the workings of the platform, such that I think I can better use it in future. Also, Derek, you have a quality of humility which allows your work to shine. A quality which is uncommon, rare even. Thanks

KZfaq : Algorithm Derek :Improvise Adapt Overcome

Solid Intro. ✅ Clear Intent. ✅ Relevant Content. ✅ Correlation Explanation. ✅ Genuine Delivery. ✅ That’s a wrap!!

This is why it's so important to subscribe and like your favorite channels and support them individually. If you like a channel, binge watch them and keep watching their newest stuff.

I came into this video and felt like it's made in 2023 but when I saw it's 4 years ago I dropped my jaw. This type of knowledge only can exist into the master of minds. Thanks for such explanation dear.

My Video "My Video Went Viral. Here's Why" Went Viral. Here's Why

The video on how to go viral actually goes viral itself

I really appreciated the layers of thinking and the intentional approach to the explanation. Perhaps doing some implications mapping on what the future might look like could help you make some multiple degree leaps on what happens next. I really enjoy your page and I'm glad I found it.

Makes sense all I care about is your happiness and the quality of your content which seems to stay so I will watch your videos anyways . All the support and keep going.

Most compelling argument for clicking the bell. Im sold

Clickbait is only clickbait when the video doesn't live up to the hypeline. Writing enticing hypelines is great for business when your videos are great too. You win this one.

Thank you . You really broke a mold on my entire approach to titles and thumbnails. I like titles that are clever,relative to the content .sometimes a title just seems right..BUT..it doesn't really resonate with the algorithm I admit...I'm still a bit stubborn I truly hate click bait titles and have even reported channels that were blatantly abusing truth

Oh MAN...... YOU ARE THE 1ST ONE WHO EXPLAINED THE CHEMISTRY OF KZfaq IN SUCH UNDERSTANDABLE WAY!

Only Veritasium has the capacity to make a video reacting to his own viral video, and then turn that into a viral video people react to and, in turn, make more viral videos. Congratulations!

10/10 for the drawings👍

I’ve been a fan of your videos for a number of years, so I find it funny that this one popped up for me now. 3 years later, it seems. I think what one of the reasons I click on your videos, are yes, the obvious: I subscribe, like and sometimes comment… but more so in the fact that I will watch the entire video. I hadn’t thought about that aspect before you mention that in this video. And it makes sense. Of course videos that are engaging from start to finish, should get more exposure. It reminds me of my University days, where some teachers would have my full attention the entire class, and I would be excited to go to the next class. And furthermore, when I didn’t get the grade I thought I would, those same professors would make time for me, with office hours, so that I could learn more about what they are looking for in assignments and papers. I was driven to do better, because I wanted to get the most out of this temporary relationship. Get better grades, understand more, and yeah, get that feedback and accept from the professor. I love your videos. And I hope you keep going and going. Always such interesting and engaging content. I would love to see a follow up to THIS particular video, and what you may have taken from the feedback, and direction you’ve taken in the last 3 years. Any new insights? Thanks

Just the moment I saw this video I knew this would help me revive my channel after I was on a lot of hiatus due to my mental health. I forgot how these things works & I'm really happy that you reminded me of it!! Tysm Sir!!

In my opinion your "96M black balls" was a far stretch from "actual (edit: misleading) clickbait". The title and thumbnail represent the subject of the video and everything shown in them is eventually addressed in the video. EDIT: After having Googled the exact definition of "clickbait", you could argue that it was in fact clickbait. I automatically made the assumption "clickbait = bad/misleading" (thanks modern media).

Using clickbaity titles and thumbnails are okay. I just need the video to live up to it's thumbnail.

Maybe two months ago I started watching Derek's video's, and while it's almost guaranteed I was lured in by a sensational clickbait title, I'm now literally binge watching his content, playing catch up on years of content, regardless of sensationalism in the title. There's an endless sea of video's with "explosive", "amazing" or "unbelievable" in their titles on KZfaq, of which more than 95% are repetitive parlor tricks or perpetual motion machines that "really" work. In the three years since this video, I'd wager Derek has discovered the power of name branding, I wager just his name alone overrides KZfaq's algorithm to such an extent of self propulsion. I'd even wager Veritasium is a borderline household name.

I know this is an older video, but I enjoy your work. I know you are continuing to make really good video material about things that I am interested in. GREAT JOB 🙂

you sure invested some time in these nice graphics and drawings

One way to get around that algorithm is to use the "Subscriptions" tab. It shows all videos from your subscribed channels and only that. I rarely use "Home" or "Trending" unless I'm really bored. Although I guess it is tougher to ignore the recommendations that appear next to videos when you're watching them..

you just developed "the psychology of KZfaq recommending algorithm" ...which is probable generalizable to most if not all such recommending algorithms ....great job, thanks!

I know this is 3 years old now. Just wanted to say that you are the first person to get me to buy in on "ringing the bell" and I've heard that sales pitch a lot. Thank you for the great, informative video. It didn't feel needy at all.

I LOVE how many analog effects are in this video! No cuttings too. I feel like we don't deserve this quality, but hey, we absolutely needed it.

I am a stem cell researcher doing science videos but none of my topics are as complicated as the KZfaq Algorithm

Can't believe youtube hasn't recommended your videos until my young brother told me this video can help my channel checked it out mind blown at the simplicity of your explination. So so grateful going to be using this asap!

Your presentation skills and simplicity of rolling out complex stuff like quantum mechanics is perhaps your greatest giving.. you don't know how many 'executives' like me learn that apart from the amazing content.. love your work..

Thank you for inviting me to your TED Talk. Seriously though, great video.

My take away is that Mr Beast 100% knows what he's doing

Wow!!!! the words that you said between minute 20:00 and minute 20:30, I can't get over it. Very philosophical, simplistic, yet profound way to explain the wrong way in which society's "opinion"(or "believes" might I say?) is being manipulated by the different industries. I hope you are right about the future of KZfaq, because I am getting kind of tired of being push sometimes to consume material that I don't feel identify at all, yet the "algorithm" assumes those are thing "I like" for x or y stereotypes in which I suppose I fell in. I want to also say thank you for all the incredible material you share in your channel. Big hugs from Indianapolis :)

Hey man thanks for the information. I was watching this and thought it was recently uploaded until I checked. WOW time flies. Good info and keep up the good work my buddy. 😊❤

Really appreciate the time spent making this video, and loved the notepad. Good video :)

Moral of the story: *Ask Mr. Beast for the title before uploading*

We need more creators like you. Absolutely wonderful content. I love it. ❤❤

You make a good point at the end. I think it takes courage to make (and showcase) content that doesn't necessarily appeal to the lowest common denominator. That's what distinguishes national broadcasting services from commercial stations. I think the answer isn't to optimize for populist engagement. Instead, there needs to be some curation, like an editorial team that's a good shepard to their audience. As you said, what society do we want? As the 800 pound gorilla, KZfaq has a moral responsibility here. Thanks for your awesome content.

This was like a TED talk... Amazing presentation.

Give the man who made the notepad a raise It's LIT

A couple of points I want to make. First is a bit trivial the second hopefully not so. 1) I didn't realise until now that your name is Derek! I've been watching and learning from your videos for a couple of years now. Duh! 2) I'm old enough to have been around at the birth of the internet as we now know it; I had a key role in a company that created some of the very big sites in the UK in the late 90's. At that time I took pains to highlight a distinction between two different types of internet user; one who knows what they want and uses the internet to seek it out, and the other that is there for a more passive experience. Personnally, I saw the internet as a tool, where, with the power of Google and the ability to create a well-crafted search term, I could find the information I was looking for and learn. Not for me (or so I believed!) are the distractions of recommendation algorithms. To my surprise though, I later realised that there was a much larger audience that had wanted a more passive experience. So algorithms, built to drive revenue, which ultimately depends on clicks and attention, understandably became echo chambers, showing more of what others like you click on leading us to where the KZfaq algorithm ends up. Yes, you are right - the algorithm dictates the internet experience of the majority, carefully controlling visible content, much like Goebels managed the message to Nazi Germany. Despite this, please be encouraged and don't lose sight of the fact that it is the excellent, quality content of the videos you create that are the reason that people who are looking for answers find you in the first place and end up subscribing.

Just recently discovered your channel. This is the most comprehensive and well thought out ad for nebula/curiosity stream I have ever seen.

Steps for consumers: #1. Use the subscription tab instead of trends and start. #2. Discover new content creators via other platforms. #3. Resist the clickbait.

The simplicity and accuracy of this video is amazing, you want people to know about this bad system by using it to your advantage and you did a great job thank you for supplying good content I hope you never stop.

Oh dear ! KZfaq should probably hire this man. Thanks for a great video. Such intelligent persons are rare.

The paper visual aids were a wonderfully popping & creative way to augment your excellent as always information. Kudos to their creator, whether you or somebody else! Thanks so much for all your hard work on the channel and videos themselves, always top notch

I wish I had such presentation skills !

Well done sir. Everything about this is awesome. Also, I needed you to cut every string and you did so thanks for that.

First person i have clicked the bell on, you sound so genuine and hardworking.

Sir, I watch your videos start to end. Because it's very interesting. Also I very admire the people who are humble. In this current world it's very hard to find people like you.

The veritasium symbol is enough for me to click

My video of a video going viral went viral, here is why.

I find myself rediscovering your channel this past few days, I've been subbed for many years but somehow I've found your every videos that I clicked faschinating

I dunno how you did that but you convinced me to hit the bell for the first time in about 13 years of watching youtube videos. You really seem like a genuine person and like that aspect of yours but more importantly......... your content is beyong interesting. It's amaaaazing!!!

Suddenly I realize why all the channels I am subscribed to keep asking us to "click the bell"...

So I'm obviously doing this old school but I access most KZfaq videos from my subscription page

Man I m watching everyday a lot of YT content. Even subscribed to a couple of channels. But for the first time ever I clicked today on that bell. Don’t even what it does but you deserve it! Keep up the good work. Thank you.

Congrats! You are the first creator I follow that I allowed notifications for!

The title and thumbnail of a video constitute a promise to the viewer about the content of that video. I was a bit skeptical when I saw the title of this video, but I figured you've always produced good content, so I clicked on it anyway. Perfect video, delivered exactly on the promise. I am 100% okay with clickbaity titles so long as the sanctity of the promise is not violated. Keep up the good work!

As a content consumer I find that the algorithm over-reacts to something I click on (or is really not specially smart) and feels the need to show me things that are super-specifically tied exactly to the one video I clicked. The platform actually narrows my options and the breadth of topics and videos I see. It is maddening and you are correct, it is NOT doing the platform a service. The harder KZfaq tries to show me what it thinks I want, the harder I have to fight the algorithm to find the gems I actually want to see....

9:20 when you checked the last box with a green marker instead of a red one, I was like "NOOO!!" . Jokes aside, this video is legendary and the flipchart is absolutely magnificent!

Very-very true, us small YT creators should make clickbaity thumbnails and titles even more so than the big creators, unfortunately. Good luck to everyone on this path we've chosen, and boy is it not the most difficult one to take.

Clickbait is by definition misleading, your viral video perfectly explains what the title suggests, keep going with that 👍 *EDIT:* by using the word “definition” I’m referring to the normalized internet connotation (such as the “Discover” news section of Snapchat).

The problem with clickbait is that it works.

man, you're smart, and true! I love the way you manage the different points of viewes, in a clear, simple and honest way. as you can see, my english it's not so brilliant, but I always understand what you are comunicating. i can't say that about 30% percent of my fellows romanian or my adoptive italians

I never, ever knew what the bell was for, and hence I never clicked it... until today! I think that signifies what makes this channel, Derek, and his team so great - they inspire curiosity in things I never thought to question. Love the show, will always recommend, thanks Derek et al! ❤️