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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. With over 15 courses in science and the humanities online to date, Crash Course has hundreds of millions of views. [125][126], Hank and John Green are supporters of LGBT rights. [107], John has stated that he is an independent voter who has voted for both Republican and Democratic politicians. But it does not render our spiritual lives irrelevant. [35], In June 2014, Lastufka announced that would be selling his entire stake in DFTBA Records, and resigning as the label's president, to pursue other projects. The Green brothers, John (born August 24, 1977) and Hank (born May 5, 1980), are two American brothers, entrepreneurs, social activists, and YouTube vloggers. "How to Adult" exists! Crash Course is an educational channel on YouTube created by John and Hank Green with Stan Muller and Nick Jenkins in the belief that high quality educational content should be available to everyone for free. John would host the channel's first series, The List Show. "[101] John elaborated on his valuing of engagement and connection over raw viewing numbers stating, "I don't care how many people watch or read something I make. [29] In 2009, the record label caught the attention of YouTube, who praised the label on its official blog. Ever? "[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. The content at the beginning was humanities and science courses. To Kill a Mockingbird, Part I - Crash Course Literature 210. This crash course should … He treats every human he meets as their own planet, rather than simply one of his moons. Like, you end a revolution where you started out. Green has commented on the character of aforementioned Nerdfighter, Esther Earl, stating she, "had a wonderful gift for imagining others and for imagining them very complexly. From Science to Social Studies, Crash Course offers it all in quick-paced, imaginative videos aimed at learners of all ages. [15] Crash Course was funded by YouTube's $100 million original channel initiative. In this episode of Crash Course, US territory finally reaches from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific Ocean. [20] The channel and its fanbase would grow past Brotherhood 2.0, and eventually in 2013, it reached the 1 million subscriber threshold. But in history, revolution means radical change, stark departures from the world that was, and the messy, often violent embrace of a new world. 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. Prior to becoming a published novelist, Green wrote for the magazine, and attended Indian Springs School with the magazine's first editor, Neely Harris. Additionally, Hank Green helped Emily Graslie to launch The Brain Scoop, in early 2013. [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. [7] The distribution of merchandise is largely independent. We need something to drive us to be better, and weirder, and different, but I think if we let that one thing drive us, it's a failure of imagination, and we miss opportunities." "[101], Hank has spoken about human dreams of success. Hank, in particular, is a strong advocate of young Americans taking advantage of their right to vote. 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. [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. [82][83] Nerdfighters have adopted the initialism "DFTBA", standing for Don't forget to be awesome, as their slogan. "[13], In December 2007, the two launched Project for Awesome, a charitable movement driven by the YouTube community. Through the years, both Hank and John Green have passionately built their Brotherhood and channel by piggybacking off of each other. 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. And that's gonna be useful to you not just on. "[129], The Green brothers' projects have had varying effects on the YouTube community, nerd culture, young-adult fiction, and other fields. "[122] John then defended Hank via a Tumblr post. That's all. 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. On the topic, Hank has stated, "There are problems with the institutions of dreams, [but] I am in favor of them. 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-- 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? In fact, before I became a writer, I wanted to be a minister. "[17] Activities, events, and community symbols and terminology have been noted by various media outlets. 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. [43] Several scientific fields are covered by SciShow. [114] John has also advocated for this, and has written that for years after he turned 18, he did not participate in voting. Crash Course is a YouTube channel hosted by the VlogBrothers Hank and John Green, which brings Edutainment Show content to web video. [68], In 2014, The Art Assignment was launched by PBS Digital Studios, featuring John's wife, Sarah. Although, as John stated, "the project went nowhere," the channel was created to raise money for Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign. [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. [77][78][79] As part of the deal with Patreon, all 24 content creators signed to Subbable switched over to Patreon, and John joined Patreon as an advisor. The topics on videos uploaded onto SciShow varied; for example, one video detailed the origins of "cute". Welcome to Crash Course Navigating Digital Information. "[36] These channels are operated under the company name of Complexly. Included is a brief introduction to all the dynasties in Chinese "[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. You can only live inside of your skin, your consciousness. [18] Another video, in which John announces his support for his friend, mathematician and politician, Daniel Biss, was covered by The Wall Street Journal. SciShow, like Crash Course, was launched as an original channel. 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. "[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. [44] SciShow landed a national advertisement campaign deal with YouTube, in 2014. The blog was originally a class project of Hank's, while he studied at the University of Montana, but eventually progressed into becoming a major environmental publication, which would grab the attention of Time. [64][65] Following the conclusion of the series, Emma Approved, a web series adaptation of Emma, another Austen novel, was launched in October 2013. John talks about world history, US history, and literature on Crash Course. We decided to watch the Crash Course “When is Thanksgiving [97] In their youth, the Greens' parents encouraged the brothers to discuss big issues at the dinner table, and John often argued about philosophy and ethics. [7], Together, however, the two brothers are credited with creating what some have described as a "YouTube media" or "online multimedia" empire. In an interview with The Washington Post, John Green stated, "I think people support Crash Course and SciShow because they want for Crash Co… I went and it was just the most overwhelming thing I've ever experienced, and I made a bunch of friends who I'm still friends with today. [83], Nonetheless, Green's novels have been successful, leading him to be included on Time's 2014 "100 Most Influential People" list. Crash Course is an educational channel that was launched by Hank Green and John Green as an educational channel as part of YouTube's original channel program. But he doesn't just listen to young adults. That's all", "Jim Acosta – No sense of humor @hankgreen? The Amazing Life and Strange Death of Captain Cook: Crash Course World History #27. 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? They have an estimated net worth of $2 million. [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. [55], In February 2014, Hank and John Green announced a new channel, How to Adult. I Care How Many People Love What I Make", "John Green: The Fault in our Stars film is true to the book", "John Green: Writers Need to Get Political", "An Open Letter to Undecided American Voters", "Obama Will Give Exclusive Interviews To These Three YouTube Personalities", "State of the YOUnion: YouTube Creators Interview President Obama Live from the White House", "YouTube stars Mota, Hank Green and Glozell prepare to interview Obama", "White House sets digital-exclusive post-State of the Union interviews for Obama", "Hank Green – I think sometimes we need to think about how to involve people who are not reached by legacy media in the conversation. [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. I realize that we are all entitled to our own opinions and everything, but for the last election you guys were so much less political ...", "Book Review: An Abundance of Katherines", "The 7 YouTube Philosophers You Just Can't Miss", "Is 'The Fault in Our Stars' Author John Green His Generation's Pop Philosopher? The Atlantic Slave Trade: Crash Course World History #24. [25] Since its launch, VidCon has annually increased its attendance to become the largest in-person gathering of online video creators, viewers, and representatives. We're in the community business, and number of eyeballs is a terrible metric for my business. [73][75], Hank, who has been described as "idealistic" for the idea, explained that donations to projects on Subbable are voluntary, stating in his video, "We're asking, and this is weird, for you to pay for content because you want to, not because you're forced to. Their careers are heavily invested upon online video, and in 2010, they founded the aforementioned VidCon. With various witty hosts at your service, you won't even notice you're getting smarter. [37][38][39] Crash Course launched a preview on December 2, 2011. "The Green brothers say someone on Vine will make them irrelevant. [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. [88] Aside from charity, however, several Nerdfighter clubs have been launched as an extracurricular activity at universities such as the University of Maryland and Auburn University. [13] Hank has been documented to be active in the crowdfunding field,[100] and would establish Subbable, allowing online content creators to have an alternative funding source aside from video advertising. 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. In the video, John stated, "Ultimately, gay will never work as an insult, because it's not bad. "[15], The Greens have also influenced online videos, prompting individuals to create their own vlogs. [32], In March 2014, several artists and creators signed under DFTBA Records were at the center of controversial sexual abuse cases. Not eating.) [31] DFTBA Records' merchandise extends past music, and includes merchandise such as T-shirts and posters. "[121] Acosta subsequently replied, "No sense of humor @hankgreen? We need something to push us to work 16-hour days sometimes. "[15], Another influence is that of John's novels, which are of the young adult fiction genre. [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. The Greens and Nerdfighters collaborate on various charitable endeavors, which the fanbase refers to as "decreasing" or "fighting world suck. The Seven Years War: Crash Course World History #26. [17] By the end of 2007, the channel garnered 40,000 subscribers. So, you know my name and that this is an episode of Crash Course, but there's a lot that doesn't tell you. "[107], The Greens have often discussed the topic of existential anxiety and an existential crisis. [120] Acosta stated, "None of them are professional journalists. Totally agree. 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. 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. [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. Crash Course on the Puritans: so close, John Green! [45] A spin-off titled, SciShow Space, launched in 2014, dedicating itself to space related news, discoveries and space related science. [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. 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. [109] The two main characters of the novel, Hazel and Augustus, bond over existentialism and philosophy. I care how many people love what I make. Hi, I'm John Green. "[98], John has also been recorded apologizing for a mistake. During the project's first year, Hank Green stated, "There were more than 400 videos posted, but several people focused on humanitarian organizations in Darfur, UNICEF, Autism Speaks, The Humane Society, Toys for Tots, World Wildlife Fund, I'm proud to say that it's a very long list. Regarding a scene in the film adaptation of The Fault in Our Stars, in which the character Hazel Grace initiates a kiss, John stated, "I just want to point out one thing here: When was the last time the girl kissed the boy in a teen romance? [51] The channel later added to its library of videos, launching The Big Question, and Misconceptions hosted by Craig Benzine and Elliott Morgan, respectively. On a number of occasions, one of the brothers was absent from a number of episodes (for example, during the publicity tours for Paper Towns, Turtles All The Way Down, and An Absolutely Remarkable Thing); various friends and family members of the brothers filled in on those occasions. It has changed attitudes towards education by creating a community of learners who are looking for more than just help passing a test. Green adds to this, stating, "I was going to be a writer, and the great writers (I thought) transcend the minor quibbles of their historical moments. 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 Green is the New York Times bestselling author of Looking for Alaska, An Abundance of Katherines, Paper Towns, The Fault in Our Stars, Turtles All the Way Down, and the upcoming essay collection The Anthropocene Reviewed. Eventually, the channel's videos were predominantly uploaded by John to a point where Hank decided to create another gaming channel, called "Games With Hank", in 2014. So, today we are going to learn one of the most important skills of 21st century life, and I don't say that lightly. At Crash Course, we believe that high quality educational videos should be available to everyone for free. In 2013, The Lizzie Bennet Diaries won an Emmy Award for Original Interactive Program. But the study of history allows you to empathize better, it allows you to think more complexly about others. "[41], In 2009, John posted a video, expressing his frustrations with the usage of the word gay as an insult. [52][53] Emerson College's Entertainment Monthly paper listed Mental Floss, as well as the aforementioned Crash Course as top five educational YouTube channels. The Green brothers have been constantly seeking to educate their viewers on various topics. [69] John serves as an executive producer for the series. [92], In 2015, Hank, along with fellow online media personalities, GloZell and Bethany Mota, conducted personal interviews with United States President Barack Obama, following the 2015 State of the Union Address. ", "Best Sellers – Children's Chapter Books", "John Green and His Nerdfighters Are Upending the Summer Blockbuster Model", "A Novelist and His Brother Sell Out Carnegie Hall", "Green's success born of lessons learned hard way", "DFTBA: Behind the Vlogbrothers' Nerdfighters movement". [31] During an interview, Lastufka stated "Over the last few years I worked on the big ideas or product designs less and less, as my position transformed into brokering deals with brick and mortar stores and meeting with cart developers," and added "I would get a little jealous when art assignments that once went to me by default were being hired out because I just didn't have the time."[31]. With hundreds of millions of views on our YouTube channel, Crash Course has a worldwide audience in and out of classrooms. 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. Since 2011, brothers John and Hank Green have pioneered digital education with their series Crash Course on YouTube. So, the word revolution is a funny one, because it literally means a full turn of 360 degrees. From balancing chemical reactions to analyzing famous literature, never before has one collection offered such an awe-inspiring range of content. Things Fall Apart, Part 2: Crash Course Literature 209. Hi I’m John Green, this is Crash Course US History and today we’re going to talk about one of the worst relationships in American history. [71], In a 2015 speech spoken to advertising executives at YouTube's Brandcast event, John stated, "I and the most passionate creators on YouTube ... we're not in the distraction business. [80] Prior to the deal, Hank was already on the Patreon team as an advisor.[80]. He is a YouTube video-blogger, or "vlogger", with his brother, Hank Green. Alkene Addition Reactions: Crash Course Organic Chemistry #16 00:07 Why? [47] The channel focuses on taxidermy, biology, and natural history. Prior to the video blog, Hank claims the two, "didn't ever talk, really. Additionally, Subbable presents a $0 subscription option, offering the subscriber access to special emails, behind the scene videos and live shows. [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.