r/videoessay

Do you think weed is a harmless drug?

And do you like the reasons I provided as to why it is really more dangerous than it is perceived?

Feedback would be greatly appreciated

This is talking about the biggest switch up happening on modern finance YouTube. When Caleb Hammer started his platform, it was sold as a raw financial education show. But his recent uploads prove he has completely pivoted to mining open anti-Black rhetoric for algorithmic capital...

I'm planning on doing longform video essays but I'm posting some shorter videos to get some views and hopefully subscribers on my channel first. I'd really appreciate it if yall could watch and like this video (or subscribe if your cool like that)!

The latest horror hit, Obsession, has taken the world by storm recently, becoming the highest-grossing horror film in decades. Truly, this horrifying indie-movie has struck a chord with the masses. People are resonating with this film more than anything else in recent memory. And what is Obsession saying that people are connecting with?

Surely, Bear's catastrophic mistake in wishing for the endless love of his high-school crush is a slip-up many of us young men can relate to. Bear tries to force a relationship with the most attractive woman he knows (Nikki), rather than the sweetest and kindest woman he knows (Sarah). And this theme of choosing lust over love is very relevant in today's sex-obsessed society, where pornography and casual hookups are more prevalent than ever. Through the internet, we are being programmed to choose women for their bodies rather than their characters.

The tragedy of Obsession is that Bear, in making his wish, attempts to force a romance which, in all honesty, was never meant to be. Yet, within arms reach, was a potential relationship which would have taken far, far less effort to make work. Sarah is easily the most fitting romantic candidate in Bear's inner circle; yet he evades her advances for the sake of pursing Nikki.

Ultimately, we realize far before he does, that there was a much better romantic option in his life; one which didn't require black magic to make work. However, with a brain warped by lust, Bear wishes for the love of the prettier girl who doesn't even like him romantically to begin with; and this relationship, held together by the supernatural, leaves terror and death in its wake. And what a shame it is that he didn't simply connect with the one woman in his life who actually cared about him.

It goes to show that today's young men have no clue how to pick a great woman. We just chase after the "sexy" option, forgetting to filter for qualities such as kindness and gracefulness.

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The repeal of the Fairness Doctrine and the rise of profit-driven media catalyzed political polarization in America.
It caused a historical shift from a regulated broadcast era—where stations were legally required to present diverse viewpoints—to a modern landscape dominated by partisan outrage on talk radio, cable news, and social media.
Not long after followed the telecommunications act of 1996 and the 'homogenization of radio' , which led to the consolidation of most of the US media under the boot of a few mega corporations.
Media companies transitioned from informing the public to monetizing anger, using psychological manipulation and algorithms to keep audiences engaged. While I note that the original doctrine was sometimes weaponized by politicians, its absence allowed for an "attention economy" that rewards conspiratorial thinking over civil debate.
Ultimately, the pursuit of commercial engagement has replaced the media's former obligation to serve the public interest

In this video, I try to be honest about what has caused VR to stagnate, and what could be done to remedy this.

Hey folks, this is my video essay I created. It's an exploration of how a smart ring and its metrics started steering in the opposite direction I wanted them to, and what I learned through research about this phenomenon.

It's in french with english subtitles. I explore the inspirations behind the game, the themes as well as some lore details extracted from the artbook.

Any feedback is welcome !

Just wanted to share a deep dive that I did into a movie I love, and the interesting conversation around its potentially revisionist perspectives!

YouTuber covering Power Series on Starz.

Hey everyone,

I’ve been rewatching/rereading early One Piece, and it really struck me how much heavy lifting the East Blue Saga does for the entire rest of the series. We often treat it as just "the prologue," but looking closely at how Oda introduces concepts like the Grand Line, the World Government, and the foundational dreams of the crew, it’s brilliant.

From Zoro's promise at the Baratie to the symbolism of the execution platform in Loguetown, the scale was small but the emotional stakes were massive.

I made a video breaking down this exact structure and looking at why the East Blue holds up so well structurally. I’d love to hear your thoughts on whether you think the series ever matched that specific early-adventure magic, or if the later arcs completely eclipse it.

How the world's first TRILLIONAIRE wants to own the truth and manufacture a reality where he is seen as the greatest person who has ever lived!