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I was expecting Christopher Hemsworth but ok.
Yes please
I would be curious to know his theory on what genetic information exists within "junk DNA"?
@wired next time please timestamps for each question
@@dragon3xd101 p what makes
This man brought half of his office with him just to show us the most details, so humble and kind
It was a great video; and I didn’t know a lot of the facts!
💯💯👍👍
@@lexplains o it
Believe me I know this is a fraction of what scientists horde😂
Things don't matter if it is hard, it shows how much he loves his job
He's explaining difficult concepts in a tone someone would use to tell bedtime stories. This just makes learning less stressful
It's passion....that's what you are hearing.
he sounds like the teacher everyone loves
If he was my professor, I would've been inspired to take the same path same to his bcos he made it sound so fascinating as he sounds like he's telling a fantasy story.
Since when was learning a stressful endeavor?
@@michaela.754 since school
“What is af, I’m sorry” lmfao, this guy is adorable
I dunno why, but it warmed my heart when hearing he asked that
I love that he drops the f bomb easily but doesn't know af lol
Intellectual people doesn't spend braincellls and time on mediocre social media slangs, abbreviations that doesn't add anything constructive.
And you are unbearable
The two losers above are so sad 😂
"It's a serious question for anyone who loves bananas." As a banana enthusiast, I started crying, I finally feel seen
Bananas are good, it's understandable lol
Banana slices on Frosted Flakes cereal. 🤤
his voice is so soft he is like the Bob Ross of biology.
Absolutely. If he ever needs another source of income, he should do some audiobook readings. :)
It's smooth and slow so it sounds "mellow". I don't think it's soft in terms of volume though.
@@rickwrites2612 and he stresses his syllables so perfectly
YES!!
Personally I loved it when he said "bitches."
This man is a virologist, zoologist, botanist, archeologist, marine biologist , evolutionist, geneticist, molecular biologist at the same time. Incredible!
wut? I thought Superman was a movie thing...
Most of these questions are simple, and I could answer at least half by using knowledge of popular science, as an electrical engineer.
@@lforlight how does your ability to show off when it wasn't asked for have anything to do with the guys laundry list of professions? If we were talking about how hard the questions were I would get it, but instead we were talking about how awesome he is for having many different degrees. Yes he's answering entry-level questions because the majority of people who are going to watch this are only going to have entry-level understanding, but he still has many degrees. Oh wait nevermind I reread what you said, I should have realized you aren't smart enough to understand the difference because you're an electrical engineer and you think that is something to brag about
He’s a biologist, it’s all in the university syllabus.
@@aSipOfHemlocktea Wtf? I think you need a chill pill
If this man was my professor I would absolutely get a biology degree
His wife: babe our house is looking a little cluttered, I think we need to have a yard sale Him trying to hide the box that just arrived containing his 40lb coconut seed: ok honey that sounds great
I love how Wired always finds people that are super passionate about their careers. Always the icing on the cake for me.
Ong they have been casting the besttt people recently- ever since the Mortician video that got a lot of views.
1k heeere
You have to read his books, Thor Hansen is one of the BEST naturalists working today. Seeds and Buzz were amazing!
And then there's Dr. Annie Onishi lol jk love her
@@evelyn1541 Tbh the mortician was by farthe most interesting person ive ever seen.We need more of him
Wired we better be seeing "Biologist answers MORE biology questions" like you did with the mortician. This is fantastic.
Yes please
Life vs death
They did in fact bring this great presenter back for another video.
This is one of my favorite tech support episode. He is just so passionate and it's just makes it more interesting and enjoyable to hear him speak about his passion! I would love to see more of him!
This video made me remember why I love biology and why I almost dedicated my life to it. The curiosity and passion for how life works on this planet can create the most beautiful research and discoveries. If I’d had a bio teacher like him my senior year of high school, I probably would’ve continued w my plan of zoology.
This guy looks like he's happy to answer every question you have with patience and the more you ask the more excited he gets because you're learning and are also sharing interest.
This guy is awesome!!
I get that same impression. What I wouldn't give for a Netflix nature show with this man as the lead.
I love love love people who are like that !!!
Mallu
the best type of teacher IMO is one where when the number of questions increases do does the enthusiasm!
if he ever taught in class, i will never skip it, the way he talks and teach things felt really educational and interesting
Can't stop listening to him tbh. He has me clinging to every word.
Though I feel like if he had to teach BIO101 every year in and out his excitement might drop when he’s regurgitating the same chapter for the 30th time.
His enthusiasm is contagious!
right!!
a walking living expertly written text book
I'm been reading biology books since high school days...and I'm fascinated by the knowledge about us humans and the nature...I really enjoyed watching this whole video... 😀
I love his enthusiasm. He seems like he really loves his job, and idk why but i just appreciate that. His love for knowledge is so clear and visible. Love to see it.
I love watching people like this learn modern slang. Thor learning what “af” means? Absolutely priceless.
It's like when Michio Kaku learned what "omg" meant
@@heatherhanlon2799 And he was talking about God equation.
I haven’t watched the video and thought you were talking about Marvel 💀
@@thatissofetch.2140 The deleted scene we didn’t know we needed 😂
I love these little clips too
I love this guy. He's so charismatic, has wonderful speech patterns, and explains things so well.
@@mooseontheloose-2531 tune in next time.
@@mooseontheloose-2531 needless transphobia
@@mooseontheloose-2531 So I'm currently outside your house
I want this guy to tell me a bedtime story
@@mooseontheloose-2531 female human
As a biology major, this video is really cool! Thank you for bringing someone so passionate and that speaks so well!
It's so cool that grass grows the same way that fingernails do, it's almost like the earth is touching us when we walk on it. Also, I was always taught that yawning was a multipurpose tool in the sense that it generates an empathic response in other individuals and it's a good way to see who feels connected to us. Another thing it does is stimulate the tear ducts, generating lubrication for the eyes so if your eyes are dry then your body will produce a yawn which ties into why we yawn when we're tired.
As a biology major this video made me feel sad for not having great professionals as passionate to their jobs as this man!
Maybe you can become one!
be the change you want to see in the world
@@Dinoboy3060 When you don't have the skills to do that 😕.
he's literally a biology major
@@Dinoboy3060 it's a nice one liner the "be the change..." and everything but I just wanted decent education
Feeling burnt out and lost 3 years into my biology degree, but this man's passion and enthusiasm for explaining things reminds me of how I felt when I first started. Biology is awesome!
You're not alone about losing a degree i lost mine in computer science and engineering even touching code is revolting for me, im trying to get back into it tho
Keep at it!
I’m in first year of Biology and I’m already burnt out. Idk if I’m gonna last. This lockdown f’ed me up. Even if I wanna stay disciplined so I could study better I can’t because I have to constantly prioritize other people over myself. So I kinda just stopped trying lol. But that’s good that you felt your spark back! Hoping the best for you. We can do this.
@@BeanSprouts02 Im in Gr12 and i feel the same, i took Bio and chem, i really liked it before but now they just feel like a chore. I wonder if i should take a science program in university or not
I absolutely love how much this man loves his expertise and his way of explaining
I loved the break in character when he read "af" lol he just made the "wtf" face
I cant tell what's cooler, how passionate he is or the fact that his name is Thor. Wired you gotta bring this dude back for another episode he's awesome
Finally someone mentioning his name haha I thought I was the only one hyped up about it
Well if you think that’s cool, come to sweden and you’ll find people regularly named Sten (Rock), Thor (Tor), Bear (Björn) and even a mix of them! Tor-Björn! 😁 They’re usually up north in this country
@@Eternally_Moon what is pee nis in swedish
690th like.
He's the rejected brother that didn't want to sing. Good for us!
The largest seed looks...uh...very interestingly shaped.
Literally it tastes so good
Y'all brains so dirty that a double-coconut tree could grow in it
God know what he was doin
It really looks like a large smooth brain
t h i c c
Random fact. The double coconut is called the "coco de mar" and is a item of myth and going extinct( or was) and is considered sacred. It is illegal to eat them and poaching is a big deal in the Seychelles. It's actually pretty cool that he has one. The empty shells are literally numbered to prove authenticity and not readily available ( I watched a whole documentary on them and it was fascinating)
Love watching someone talk so passionately about what they do
He's so cool. I could listen to him lecture about biology all day.
but not the next day? 😂
@Mk Ash you too
I might have fallen asleep just because his voice is so calming
Stop lying
I thoroughly enjoyed this. Please have him return, he's passionate and his excitement is inspiring.
I enjoyed the passion as well. It is always more enjoyable to listen to a person that really loves what they are speaking about.
For real! Like he almost made me also study bio 😅 his passion is pure.
Absolutely!
2:10 Im sure im not the only one that sees something else
I LOVE the way this man presents and explains everything, please make a longer series with him🥺
I feel like this guy would introduce you to a whole new world of information if he was your teacher and you showed interest in the subject. He is so good at calmly and clearly explaining things. I wish more students would realize how much knowledge is available to them and how much teachers can do for them when given the chance.
If he was a uni professor, I would not be surprised!
He seems like the kind of professor where you would go to office hours for a quick clarification on an assignment and end up leaving three hours later with half a dozen new books and a biology minor
I was thinking the same thing - if I had this guy as a teacher back in high school, I think I would have been far more interested in science
@@jessicafreeborn4997 What subject are you interested in now, science is still my favourite
Unfortunately there aren't many teachers like him
I love that Wired always find professionals passionate about their field. Love this guy, bring him back again!
Same. I agree and not only passionate but even if they appear more serious(i guess that makes sense) they still give so much info. One thing I love even if the subject isn't my thing is seeing a passionate person talk about it, because i genuinely can feel i learned a little something
yeah, he's interesting af XD
these videos are seriously the best thing on the internet. Especially in the age of quick-and-done stuff like TikTok and Instagram. I hope Wired keeps doing these as long as they have experts interesting in participating
I love nerdy adults who just get child like excitement when they talk about what they do its nice to know some people in this world enjoy there jobs
What I would give to have had this man as my biology professor. As a scientist there's nothing I love more than having another scientist passionately explain their field to me
Agreed! he seems to really love what he does
Biology professors are truly the best! I was so fortunate to have many wonderful and passionate professors while I was getting my bio degree and they truly made it a joy.
@@BlackPhoenixNight I have had so many great profs in biology. Everyone in this field studies it because they love it, not for money or to be a doctor like a lot of undergrads.
As a current biology undergraduate, this makes me emotional. I can feel Mr. Hanson's passion through the screen, and it's very inspiring. Let's go biologists!
What classes do you have to take?
@@popsicIes biology
@@popsicIes cellular biology, chemistry, algebra, statistics, informatics, animal biology, herbalism
I’m a entomologist, welcome to the world of living things you’re never going to see things the same way again....
@@ex0rcisme thank you! Though stats and algebra? ugh
You love to see people that are so passionate about something, teach that to others. Really love watching these videos
This man has the same enthusiasm and speech patterns as Bill Nye and I love it
I love him just plainly asking "What's 'A F'?" I love it because he doesn't play it off like he knows or feels bad for not knowing. Like, the brain of someone who is curious and encounters something they've never seen before just responds "Oh what's this?" and simply accepts the answer when given. It just seemed so honest and open. If more people were so curious and accepting, it would be awesome.
not that deep
He is not embarrassed because he considered not knowing that to be too minuscule compared to what he knows😊
@@emj850 there are insecure older people too
@@vdd1001 Can confirm.
Honestly probably my favourite part of the whole video 😂👁
When I think of a biologist, he's exactly what I picture in my mind. He's the guy the hero of the movie has to rescue.
I dunno, doesn't Jeff Goldblum play a scientist that rescues the earth in like 2 different movies?
@@rickwrites2612 True. But J-Money is the exception to the rule, he can do anything.
Bruh
he’s so excited to teach he’s so adorable i love him
This guy is awesome. Some people are meant to spark curiousity and educate. Man my life would have been different if I had a biology professor like this growing up.
This guys is so incredibly well spoken. No "ums" or "uhs", just really well thought out, concise sentences. It's such a pleasure to listen to. I bet he gives killer lectures!
That's probably because this was scripted instead of on the fly lol. Using "ums" or "uhs" doesn't determine how well spoken you are.
@@mechanomics2649 Depends really, on what one means by well spoken. Using fillers has nothing to do with how smart or knowledgeable someone is but well spoken does kind of imply that someone is a good speaker. Personally I'm really impressed and a bit envious about his confident lecturing abilities.
16:05
Notice the cuts
These videos are scripted and edited, so it's a bit hard to make a clear claim about their speech. Either way, I definitely agree that he was clear and confident with his answers.
His enthusiasm is so contagious, and he makes biology sound so interesting. This was awesome, thank you, Wired!
@PugsIey everyone else in this comment section would disagree
@PugsIey no
That's because biology is incredibly interesting
1
Biology is interesting, far more interesting than oh the magic man put all life on earth 😂😂
This episode was so fun to watch!! You guys always have the perfect guests for each topic you talk about
I like this guy, he wasn't condescending like a lot of scientists. Thanks for finding such passionate and non-defensive scientists.
ALSO, he wrote a book about bees! It’s called “Buzz - The Nature and Necessity of Bees”, if any of you wanna check it out!
Thank you!
Thanks
This makes me think that maybe he was considered for Wired’s Bee video, and his personality and passion were just so amazing they had to have him in a vid
@Rai Rashmi I was just about to comment about his book Feathers! It was fantastic!
If my college had professors like this I’d become a world leading scientist
No. You would not. You would still attribute your failures to other people.
@@Djorgal The facts that everyone isn't ready to hear. The fact that you failed is not at anyone's fault but your own.
@@Djorgal :')
@@Djorgal i think it was hyperbole
@@Djorgal you must be the life of the party
Wired really knows how to choose their experts, you can see this guy so excited talking about biology, he really loves this
That was a blast. Thank you Thor! Certainly didnt feel like 20 minutes
This is a man who clearly wants to transmit knowledge. He is passionate and really wants us to understand and ask more questions. Truly wholesome
I know you can tell he actually enjoyed being a TA in grad school lol
*a wild TA in grad school appears*
I love how this man sometimes ends his sentence whispering. More of this guy pls
It's a common tool used by educators. Neil deGrasse Tyson does this a lot as well. It adds emphasis and wonder.
I just noticed this when you pointed it out! It really adds to his genuine enthusiasm for the topic, plus it makes his voice even more pleasant to listen to
@@wendys9500 The style of speech he's using is called Hypnotic Pattern. You slow your speech to about 75% normal talking speed and emphasize a few key words in every sentence. It's a very common tool in people who do tedtalks and essay-format videos.
I think this was my favourite thusfar. Such a passionate person, would love to see more of him.
wow, his enthusiasm for his field of expertise is just intoxicating! loved it, thank you so much! you are simply awesome! wish i had a teacher with your compassion!
This was incredibly fascinating :D
Hi Christine! 👋 I always feel like I've won a little life door prize when I see my favorite creators in random videos.
This is how I feel whenever I watch one of your videos.
"And you're OK with a full frontal on this?" Alright this man earned my trust already.
The first thing I thought was that he had made a cast of a womans bare bum in a seated position
I too thought that was a rendering of a woman's lower half.
I thought it was fake lungs schools used to show elementary school students XD
thor is so interesting and charismatic, possibly one of my favourite professionals featured in this series !! hes very passionate about his field, hed be an amazing professor i think.. id sign up for his biology courses in a heartbeat
Love seeing people who are passionate about what they do and are enthusiastic in sharing it. Thanks for the vid!
His gestures, eyes and voice are screaming "PASSION!" More of him, please! He's amazing!!!
This biologist and the way he talks is precisely the reason I fell in love and chose to go into biology. As a uni student who is currently struggling with depression and finding it hard to find joy in anything, including what I'm studying, this video helped to remind me why I am where I am today. So thank you
I'm sorry to hear about what you're going through. I am glad this video brought some joy. If you need to talk to someone, please seek help urgently. ❤
YES! BIOLOGY IS THE BEST!!!
Heya, not a biologist but a fellow depression enthusiast here. Recently lost a couple of friends and it's rough but the silver lining is that you're not alone, even though this beast might tell you otherwise. Fills me with joy to hear you're finding passion again. I truly hope you can find your way. I wish you moments of energy. :D
Hey man I'm going into biology next fall after 7 years off school. I feel like I lost many years of my life and all I want now is to stay focused on school being the "old" 24 y/o undergrad student I am. Never want to go back to my old lifestyle, stay focused and remember that life only goes on way. Forward. Keep your head up you got this.
You can do it sister ! I can relate how difficult it must be but I have confidence that you'll make it :D
I love how many biologists enjoy sharing their knowledge and they explain subjects super clearly ❤️
He was able to explain different topics so clearly! I absolutely loved this video, thanks for sharing 🤩
I love the way he talks with such enthusiasm but in a calm way that’s inviting and makes you want to learn
As an IT undergrad who has never had any interest in biology, this man's passion for his field makes biology sound SO interesting Wonder what would've happened if I had a teacher like this in my early days
It’s not too late!
With the internet you can always find resources to learn more :)
Join the Dark Side, we have cookies. Wait, this is biology… um, we have… steaks?
Same; student of the humanities here.
@@cartqueen6114 Yes, plus masters programs are an option. There is more and more overlap between IT and biology these days. As it happens, I personally study this intersection.
super sympathic guy explaining all the questions really well and enjoyable to listen to
you can tell this guy is so excited to tell the world about things he’s so passionate about
Can we please get 6 seasons and a movie of this man talking about biology? So fascinating to listen to!
He has written books, heard they are very good
He describing the Archaeopteryx in the house: knocking things over and bitting I'm gonna tell my cat he's an Archaeopteryx
not enough flying ability, it's a prehistoric parrot
@@prcervi Please don't give the cats ideas. Please.
@@mechanomics2649 look, if kitty manages to figure out how to fling themself around that much without an emergency vet visit, kitty has won and i give up
@@mechanomics2649 too late: kzhead.info/sun/dNufZJmtbayog2g/bejne.html
Catopteryx*
this guy reminds me of all of my best professors and all the reasons i became a biologist. i love his energy and would love to ever attend a class of his!
Man id love listening to this man talk about this profession. I could listen to him on hours on end
I like how he didn't know what AF stood for. Was told what it was, asked of its okay to say it.
He is so pure
I honestly feel people would learn a lot more in school if every professor/teacher would explain subjects with this kind of passion. Usually I have no interest in biology, but this guy’s demeanor and passion and just how he explained it made the whole topic so much more fascinating. We need more people like him.
We have to pay our educators accordingly so the passionate can pursue a career that would sustain them.
Absolutely!
He has written a couple of great books.
I would not skip a class if this man was my teacher
I would have liked some insight into the lack of traditional evolutionary pressure in our further evolution. Nevertheless, awesome dude! Had a few professors like him that were willing to share their passion for hours!
Thor is so dynamic and engaging. He's the kind of professor you'd love to have in college when you never wanted to take biology in the first place, the kind who attracts students no matter what they teach.
The ultimate school: All the professors and researchers that WIRED has featured. All of the guests are so passionate about their area that it makes me want to become a major in everything granted that they are the teachers.
I'm guessing I'm not the only one binging on these videos one after another? there's just something so therapeutic about listening to an expert explain their passion
Thank you so much, I really appreciate how happy he seems to be to answer all of these qustions.
His voice is so soothing, I’d never be bored with him as my Biology teacher.
Idk about soothing. Definitely engaging.
WIRED: Hey would you like to create a Biology Support video This dude: hold on let me grab my entire office
lovee this guy you can tell he loves what he does
give him a documentary. now.
thor used to give talks at my tiny little elementary school in the pnw, genuinely one of the smartest and most passionate people i have ever met in my life (and yes, he brought this many props for presentations, too)
That’s cool!
Thor? Bro how's that Midgard life treating you lmfao
I love that no matter the question, Thor is considerate in tone without a hint of condescension. This series is such great content.
That is true passion. Not everybody understands that word.
I wish this man was my Biology teacher when I was in high school. He needs his own show!
This man is a gem, the way he talks so enthusiastically and happily answers these questions reminds me of my favorite teachers.
This guy is incredible. I hated biology after 3 years of my degree but a teacher like this would have changed my outlook entirely! Thank you so much for your passion:)
Sadly a lot of teachers for a good 30 years have been rather lack luster, very few seem to actually enjoy their profession. I can only think of a hand full of teachers that made learning actually interesting or I wish I had myself.... Most just droned on reading out of the book hardly seeming to know the material they were teaching.
@@SilvaDreams cuz after through years they seem to stop discovering something new to themselves like in her case "biology", kept repeating the same topic, lessons, etc. for years with no growth will definitely result to that.
I love it whenever people who dont generally frequent the internet enough to learn specific acronyms have a short moment of "whats this mean?" Only to be surprised by the guys in the back. That on top of their passionate display and talk makes them feel more human, cause we humans enjoy learning regardless of what it is we learn
What?!
Original comment talks about even like somebody ( the biologist in this case ) who really looks very knowledgable about the stuff he passionate about can still have a moment of confusion about a little things. 12:22 Such as this internet lingo that seems unfamiliar to him. Next to the "ohhhhhh that's what that is" after somebody on the back explain it to him. It makes a sweet moment to like explaining to your parents about these zoomer thingy that seems to captivated them.
I just absolutely know I'd love having this guy as a professor. Just watching his videos makes me want to go take some bio classes!
I love him so much!!! Give this man a show ❤
That last statement is my favorite. "Can we do these things, but should we?" - Thor Hanson “...Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should.” - Ian Malcolm (Jurassic Park) Epic.
EXACTLY!
Also, the guy who helped invent the atom bomb.
I only known this man for 20 minutes and I love him already. His voice has the same cadence as David Attenborough so I just find him so wonderfully soothing and fun to listen to with his passion! Thanks for bringing him in, would love to see him back in future!
He should do biology audiobooks. I'd become a master biologist through bed-time listening in a matter of months haha.
CAME HERE TO SAY THE ATTENBOROUGH THING OMG
he seems like such a sweet and fun person to talk to i love him
I could watch him educate all day long. Highly intelligent and a fantastic speaker.
Please please get him back to do more such videos.
I have literally wanted a biology WIRED episode for so long and this really hit the nail on the head! This guy perfectly describes all of the reasons I love studying biology every day.
Man you can hear the passion he has for his field in every word