How to Eat a Human Being
Added 2024-06-14 18:12:08 +0000 UTCWow; Long-ish time, no see. This video gave me quite a bit of trouble, creatively, so it has been my full focus over these past couple of weeks. Although I do enjoy - to a degree - these deep dives into obscure pieces of history, I find myself decreasingly compelled to take the channel in this direction.
When I make videos about history, I worry that I'm kind of just assembling and regurgitating facts without adding anything particularly new to the world. Maybe I'm being too harsh -- I'm not sure. I think in the future you can probably expect a shift towards subjective, thought-based subjects and personal stories from my life. Broadly I just want to make great work rather than great "content".
In any case, thanks to everyone for your ongoing patience and support.
-Michael
Comments
honestly man, i've completely given up trying to figure out what the audience wants -michael
Michael Sorensen
2024-06-21 20:31:06 +0000 UTCBrilliant! You managed to discuss an uncomfortable topic with many complicated nuances with respect and due diligence
S. P.
2024-06-19 18:26:42 +0000 UTCP.S. Have you ever considered doing a piece on Tchaikovsky?
Nelly Flanagan
2024-06-19 00:52:46 +0000 UTCHi Mr. Sorensen, my name is Nelly and I am a writer and researcher. I would love to collaborate with you on a piece about the Vietnam War, Russian Revolution, or other similar (or disparate) topics. If you see this and wish to discuss further, you can contact me at ef1153@usnh.edu
Nelly Flanagan
2024-06-19 00:48:58 +0000 UTCshould not have watched this while eating dinner... another banger of a video though
Archie Day
2024-06-18 21:03:38 +0000 UTCRegurgitating or not, you are significant as a curator of the niche, odd, and unknown. Your diction and style keep us all thoroughly enraptured.
Caracal Keithrafferty
2024-06-18 14:50:15 +0000 UTCI don't see your work as "content" in the colloquially sense. I find that you provide great insight into subjects that most people would stray from or just give me a surface level interpretation of. I see the value of your work as "I never considered that." or "I didn't understand that the way I thought I did." I like that you tackle difficult subjects. In fact I think you are the only person I know who does it in this way and it's relieving to see someone truly thinking about a subject rather than "icebergs" or a wikipedia page being summarized. I think your personal life and experiences can be woven into these subjects in a way where it can provide even more insight and give an angle we never thought of. Whatever you choose to do I know it will be great. You're the only person I've ever paid for the patreon for and I never regret it bc the effort put into the work is refreshing for me. Especially with youtube steering me towards nothing but surface level takes, and "content" I really hope this proves lucrative for you and you can continue to educate us. I hope it still has some joy for you and that you can follow your own curiosity freely. Thanks for all the effort you put dude! I can say every time I see a new upload I'm more excited for it than any tv show/movie or other form of media out for a long time now.
Yy yy
2024-06-17 16:36:19 +0000 UTCI think you under value the amount of insight you bring to your videos. I know a fair bit about most things you’ve covered. But I’m always excited to see what you have to say about them. You’re the only subscription I have on this platform and you were the only creator thus far that could convince me to come over.
Luke Unruh
2024-06-17 08:50:53 +0000 UTCMichael, just so you're aware, I love historical facts, mysteries, oddities and deep dives. I thoroughly enjoy your videos because they teach me about people or moments I cannot sit still to read or watch about. There is plenty macabre, murder based stories on YT. Please don't listen to whoever tells you thats all you should do. 💙
Amy Will
2024-06-15 01:00:37 +0000 UTCIt’s difficult finding a happy middle ground between challenging yourself to make something original but also something an audience wants. I used to make YouTube videos full-time, and the death of my channel was me chasing what I thought the audience wanted for too long. It burns you out, and feeds a subtle resentment that can metabolize and swallow you whole. Not saying it’s an always/never scenario, but def something to keep in mind. Tbh though, I trust your writing/video style that anything you cover will be appealing.
max murphy
2024-06-14 19:56:50 +0000 UTCWithout even watching I'll say I support your thoughts/feels 100%. What I want from a content creator is for them to show me who they are through their work/art.
The Old Mundane
2024-06-14 18:20:47 +0000 UTC
