You can only live inside of your skin, your consciousness. Hi, I’m John Green, this is Crash Course US History, and today we’re going to cram 150 years of American history into one video. Since late 2011 and early 2012, the two have been launching and working on several educational channels. Good luck", "Back off my brother or I will take you down, Acosta", https://web.archive.org/web/20150615030024/http://fishingboatproceeds.tumblr.com/post/108194824778/edwardspoonhands-just-had-a-brief-twitter, "See YA author John Green hang out with President Obama", "Nerdfighters club on campus celebrates love of nerd culture while fostering community", "Auburn Nerdfighters kick their way into becoming officially recognized", "Is this real life? [60] However, the "hankgames" channel is still being used by John, as he continues to upload commentary over his FIFA gameplay. In the video, John stated, "Ultimately, gay will never work as an insult, because it's not bad. Crash Course has over 10.7 million subscribers and 1.2 billion views. Their careers are heavily invested upon online video, and in 2010, they founded the aforementioned VidCon. In 2011, he responded to his reluctance to answer questions regarding his religion, stating, "People are asking, because they want to inform their opinions of me with this little one word answer that says so very little about who I actually am. "[128] After receiving high ratings on his vlog centered on same-sex marriage, Hank stated, "It's stuff like that where I feel like we're making the world a better place, and resonating with how people feel about new cultural ideas, and really being a part of the cultural evolution toward a better way of understanding each other and the world. There were always people following us. We hope Crash Course is useful to you, and thanks for watching. World History, Literature, Economics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and Government are just some of the courses available to date. So, the word revolution is a funny one, because it literally means a full turn of 360 degrees. But he doesn't just listen to young adults. The two set off to give comprehensive 'courses' in subjects that they're knowledgeable about, with more staff and professional production than the video blogs that they're primarily known for. "[105] Additionally, John, has stated, "Ultimately, there are Muslims who I have more theologically in common with than many of my fellow Christians. [110] Another theme in Green's works, including The Fault in Our Stars, is the complex imagination of others. After some backlash, Green wrote, "In my exuberance for the film, I said something that was both flatly wrong and offensive, and I appreciate being called out on it, and I'm sorry. Hi, I'm John Green. [5][6] Hank has also gained recognition for co-founding the record label DFTBA Records with Alan Lastufka. The Greens and Nerdfighters collaborate on various charitable endeavors, which the fanbase refers to as "decreasing" or "fighting world suck. In 2012, following a grant from Google, the brothers launched a pair of short-format educational video series entitled Crash Course, which presents series on World History, American History, Literature (hosted by John), Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, Biology, Ecology, Psychology, and Philosophy (hosted by Hank), Astronomy, Games, Big History, Economics, Intellectual Property, Physics, Film History, … We decided to watch the Crash Course “When is Thanksgiving [64][65] Following the conclusion of the series, Emma Approved, a web series adaptation of Emma, another Austen novel, was launched in October 2013. [58] The game is often themed, and consists of five rounds of two statements each, relating to the theme, with one statement being true, and the other being false. [22] Legally, Project for Awesome is a project of the Greens' Montana-based charitable organization, the Foundation to Decrease World Suck, Inc.[23] The most recent event occurred in 2018. Crash Course transforms the traditional textbook model by presenting information in a fast-paced format, enhancing the learning experience. In a message directed towards the Nerdfighter community, Hank explained his acceptance of his mistakes, stating, "Embarrassment really isn't about being wrong, it's about feeling wrong, and it is hard for me to feel wrong here, because you guys are nice," and later adding "Being wrong is part of what it is to be a person. He treats every human he meets as their own planet, rather than simply one of his moons. While the show is an immensely helpful tool for students and teachers, it also has a large viewership of casual learners who seek out online educational content independently. [19], The Brotherhood 2.0 project would end on December 31, 2007, but the Greens announced on their final Brotherhood 2.0 vlog, that they would continue creating videos. [132] Additionally, Hank has stated "We really believed in the importance of online video as a cultural form. The channel is aimed at young people who have recently entered adulthood. [46] Hank Green also hosts the channel, although he is joined by co-hosts Reid Reimers and Caitlin Hofmeister. [63] The Lizzie Bennet Diaries was a web series adaptation of Jane Austen's novel, Pride and Prejudice. See more ideas about John green, Nerdfighteria, Hank green. Ever? "[120] In response to Acosta, Hank tweeted, "I think sometimes we need to think about how to involve people who are not reached by legacy media in the conversation. The Greens' portfolio of online work, which Hank describes as "a small YouTube network with about 15 channels," includes their main "Vlogbrothers" channel, SciShow, and The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, among several others. [15] However, John describes her as more than a PA, citing that, "she does many things—from project management to helping shape the strategic direction of our educational and charity projects. John's devotion for both the video game series and English football has led to Nerdfighteria being an official sponsor of the real football club, AFC Wimbledon. Hi, I'm John Green, this is Crash Course World History and today in our final episode of this World History series we're going to return to some of our favorite themes, like the rise of the state; maybe the idea of "The West"; and also we're going to speculate a little bit about the future. Additionally, Subbable presents a $0 subscription option, offering the subscriber access to special emails, behind the scene videos and live shows. Hi, I’m John Green; this is Crash Course World History and today we’re going to do some compare and contrast, because that’s what passes for hip in world history. [114] John has also advocated for this, and has written that for years after he turned 18, he did not participate in voting. "[41], In 2009, John posted a video, expressing his frustrations with the usage of the word gay as an insult. Like, you end a revolution where you started out. [48] Prior to the channel's launch, Hank Green featured Graslie giving a tour of the University of Montana's Philip L. Wright Zoological Museum on one of his Vlogbrothers videos. [49] The channel would upload videos from Montana, until Graslie became employed at Chicago's Field Museum of Natural History. The podcast now opens with a "dad joke" from Hank and something John would have tweeted during the week (he is currently taking a year away from social media). Crash Course on the Puritans: so close, John Green! "[4] The term has been criticized by Green himself, as he disagrees with the concept that he is singlehandedly responsible for launching any one individual's career, or propelling an individual to success. Included is a brief introduction to all the dynasties in Chinese [106] At the same time, John disagrees with the notion that creationism should be brought back into schools' educational curriculums, stating, "What science has taught us does not invalidate religious faith, and to those evangelical Christians who believe otherwise, I would respectfully say that you are placing too much faith in the power of science. "[36] These channels are operated under the company name of Complexly. "[135] The Wall Street Journal also noted "The John Green bump", an effect which includes "a blurb or Twitter endorsement from Mr. Green", that, "can ricochet around the Internet and boost sales. [29] In 2009, the record label caught the attention of YouTube, who praised the label on its official blog. John talks about world history, US history, and literature on Crash Course. [123][124] Coincidentally, John had previously participated in a Fireside Hangout on Google+ with Obama, with the President even reciting the commonly used phrase by Nerdfighters, "Don't forget to be awesome", to conclude one of his answers to John's questions. [12] The project was originally meant to be a year-long way to deepen the bond between the brothers, creating a new outlet to communicate to each other. Alkene Addition Reactions: Crash Course Organic Chemistry #16 [74] Subbable was originally created as a crowdfunding system to continue the production of CrashCourse at the termination of the 2-year Google grant that funded the project. To Kill a Mockingbird, Part I - Crash Course Literature 210. William Henry "Hank" Green II (born May 5, 1980) is an American vlogger, entrepreneur, author, internet producer, and musician.He is known for producing the YouTube channel Vlogbrothers, where he and his older brother, John Green, regularly upload videos, as well as for creating and hosting the educational YouTube channels Crash Course and SciShow. [115] During this period, John "found politics boring and divisive," believing that politics and voting were a waste of his time. Now, with so many other sub projects, such as YouTube channels CrashCourse, SciShow and The Art Assignment, as well as podcasts like “Dear Hank and John” and “The Anthropocene Reviewed,” Hank and John have definitely made their mark on YouTube history. Hank adds, "To me, there's only one argument that matters for gay marriage: That all people in our country should be seen as equals in the eyes of the law. Aliens, Time Travel, and Dresden -Slaughterhouse-Five Part I: Crash Course Literature 212. SciShow is a series of science-related videos on YouTube hosted by Hank and Michael Aranda. Posted on March 9, 2015.Filed under: 17th century America, American history, Truth v. Myth, What History is For | Tags: Anne Hutchinson, Colonizing America, Crash Course, Freedom of Religon, John Green, Pilgrims, Puritans, Roger Williams | . [116] Additionally, the Greens once created a YouTube channel, registered under the username, obamasidiots. Although he stood by his pro-evolution beliefs, he also apologized for his comments, stating, "It's a privilege to have a platform to talk about things you care about, but it's an irrevocable privilege. "[96][105] Green has also stated, in an interview, that he belongs to the Episcopalian branch of the religion. "The Green brothers say someone on Vine will make them irrelevant. [21] The brothers have continued to work on the blog, with Hank stating, "I'm so happy that we get to keep doing vlogbrothers and that people still care about vlogbrothers," adding, "that's still the thing I do. Right, so you’ve probably heard of Christopher Columbus who in 1492 sailed the ocean blue and discovered America, a place that had been previously discovered only by millions of people-- So, you know my name and that this is an episode of Crash Course, but there's a lot that doesn't tell you. My hardcore badass feminist mom told both my brother and me that we were feminists from the time we were like two years old, so if she ever heard me saying I wasn't a feminist she'd fly to my house and smack me upside the head. "[33][34] Additionally, Hank posted a video onto the VlogBrothers channel, and in it, he discussed sexual abuse, sexual consent, as well as the culture surrounding sexual activities. In this Crash Course series, John Green returns to teaching World History in his own quirky way from beginning to end. In 2013, A. J. Jacobs of The New York Times reviewed Winger by Andrew Smith. They just know what to do. SciShow, like Crash Course, was launched as an original channel. : YouTube turns the personal into public", "John Green is named to the TIME 100 Most Influential People List", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Green_brothers&oldid=993549094, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 11 December 2020, at 04:59. [26][27] On VidCon's purpose, Hank Green stated "Even when VidCon was just 1,000 people in a hotel, it was our goal for the conference to reflect the growth and culture of the online video industry," later adding, "VidCon's exponential growth over the last four years is indicative of online video's impact on the entertainment industry and on our everyday lives. "[122] John then defended Hank via a Tumblr post. I seriously think it might not have happened ever." In this episode of Crash Course, US territory finally reaches from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific Ocean. The first majorly successful Vlogbrothers video, "Accio Deathly Hallows", uploaded on July 18, 2007, was a song about Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. "[98], John has also been recorded apologizing for a mistake. Professional YouTuber and guy who talks about science. The Green brothers have been constantly seeking to educate their viewers on various topics. [57] The channel is hosted by vlogger Emma Mills (known as "Elmify" on YouTube) and Young Adult novelist T. Michael Martin. [59] It featured Hank, his wife Katherine, John, and occasionally Charlie McDonnell and Michael Aranda playing video games such as Minecraft, New Super Mario Bros. Wii, and FIFA 11. Esther was an active member of Nerdfighteria, as well as an associated group, the Harry Potter Alliance (HPA), who died of thyroid cancer in 2010. The content at the beginning was humanities and science courses. Although, as John stated, "the project went nowhere," the channel was created to raise money for Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign. Race, Class, and Gender in To Kill a Mockingbird: Crash Course Literature 211. "[121] Acosta subsequently replied, "No sense of humor @hankgreen? [102][103][104] However, in one video, John states that religion is a, "topic we've been reluctant to discuss over the years, mostly because the quality of discourse about religion on the internet is atrocious. [56] The channel is "dedicated to teaching everything you need to know how to do as an adult that school never got around to." The money that users spend to support various projects goes into a "perk bank" and can be redeemed for creator-determined perks such as signed posters or shoutouts in videos. John Green, Producer: Paper Towns. [37][38][39] Crash Course launched a preview on December 2, 2011. [95][96] Additionally, the Greens have been described as "charismatic, real, charmingly nerdy, and unquestionably talented," as well as "funny – an insightful, inclusive, not mean kind of funny," by The Wire, a sister site of The Atlantic. We need something to push us to work 16-hour days sometimes. [62], The first of these adaptations was The Lizzie Bennet Diaries on YouTube in early 2012. Green's fans positively responded to video, suggesting for Graslie to host her own channel, leading Green to e-mail Graslie with an offer to assist her in the launch of this channel. [30] DFTBA Records launched a series called The Warehouse on its YouTube channel, where it documents new products and announces events. [1][2], John has risen from being a popular YouTube personality to Hollywood stardom with his breakthrough novel, The Fault in Our Stars, and its 2014 film adaptation. "How to Adult" exists! [16] "[101], Hank has spoken about human dreams of success. "[115] However, as Green matured during his adult years, he has developed a belief that, "the big questions—about our environment, our responsibilities to one another, our rights as citizens—are political questions. There is a certain branch of Christianity that has so effectively hijacked the word "Christian" that I feel uncomfortable sometimes using it to describe myself. John Green is a host and co-creator of Crash Course. Good luck. "[91] Daniel Biss, who serves as a member of the Illinois Senate's 9th district, has been referred to by John as, "Brotherhood 2.0's Resident Mathematician," and is also a member of the community. [83], Nonetheless, Green's novels have been successful, leading him to be included on Time's 2014 "100 Most Influential People" list. Hi, I’m John Green, this is Crash Course World History, and today we’re gonna talk about World War I. YouTube's $100 million original channel initiative, "Do Other People's YouTube CPMs Look This Good? Their YouTube channel, Vlogbrothers, has over 2,500,000 subscribers as of May 2015. "[76], In March 2015, Subbable was acquired by Patreon. Welcome to Crash Course Navigating Digital Information. Prior to the video blog, Hank claims the two, "didn't ever talk, really. [50] Regarding this transaction, Hank stated, "We helped create The Brain Scoop with Emily and Michael Aranda of our studio because she was just so passionate and enthusiastic about science, history, and her work. They're people who post videos on YouTube," sarcastically adding, "I'm just curious: Was 'Charlie Bit My Finger' or 'David After Dentist' not available? The Greens serve as the channel's Executive Producers.[57]. [17] The New Yorker has described the community as "strikingly civil and constructive for an Internet subculture. Although the novel's positioning at #1 on The New York Times Best Seller list, as well as the box office success of the film are reasons for his rise to celebrity prominence, John maintains he is instead best known for his online projects, such as Crash Course. "[105] Green adds, "Science has given so much to the experience of being a creature on this planet. Hank would add, "In the end, it's not about finding success, it's about building the number of things you're capable of, because then you could do more interesting things, and we need people to do interesting things in the world. Today we’re going to look at the birth of America’s pastime (No, not baseball. [72][73] The money that users donate goes immediately and directly to each creator, minus 5% of revenue that goes to Subbable itself to pay for overhead and server costs and roughly 5% that goes to Amazon to process payments. [54], Hank Green also serves as the executive producer for Sexplanations, a channel dedicated to open and honest conversation and information about sex-related topics hosted by clinical sexologist Dr. Lindsay Doe. [117] Though the approach was somewhat different from previous years, having the three conduct interviews continued the White House's efforts to "speak directly to the American people online. [15] John, in particular, has included themes of existentialism in his novels, notably, The Fault in Our Stars. On their following, Hank has stated, "We were never really shouting into the void. These artists were dropped from the label, and both Hank and John responded to these circumstances, and began working with a group of Nerdfighters, including "survivors of sexual abuse," to begin a "task force against abuse and assault. "[133], The biggest problem with being alive is that you can only see the world out of your eyes. He is one half of the vlogbrothers on YouTube and co-creator of educational series Crash Course. John, Hank, and a range of other hosts teach humanities and science courses to viewers, with multiple new series launching each year. In the review, Jacobs coined the term GreenLit, a play on John's surname, Green and the word literature, to describe "realistic stories told by a funny, self-aware teenage narrator," that include, "sharp dialogue, defective authority figures, occasional boozing, unrequited crushes and one or more heartbreaking twists. He is also the #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of The Fault in Our Stars, Looking for Alaska, Paper Towns, and An Abundance of Katherines.John talks about world history, US history, and literature on Crash Course. This crash course should … Not football. [49] Green later announced that the channel would launch in January 2013, helping the channel to spike to 20,000 subscribers prior to its first upload. Not eating.) "[127], When asked by a Reddit user whether he identifies as a feminist, John Green replying with an anecdote from his childhood, "Yes, I do. "[118] Some of the questions Green and his fellow online personalities asked were collected from social media input. [125][126], Hank and John Green are supporters of LGBT rights. Crash Course World History #7 In which John introduces you to quite a lot of Chinese history by discussing the complicated relationship between the Confucian scholars who wrote Chinese history and the emperors (and empress) who made it. The Green brothers have been constantly seeking to educate their viewers on various topics. Things Fall Apart, Part 2: Crash Course Literature 209. [68], In 2014, The Art Assignment was launched by PBS Digital Studios, featuring John's wife, Sarah. Among these channels include Crash Course, SciShow (including its Space and Psych spinoffs), The Brain Scoop (since spun off), Sexplanations, How to Adult, and Mental Floss. 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