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Add that annoying theo guy to that list. Cant stand these people, they confidently push out videos like they're experts, a week later it turns out whatever they

by esskay 17d ago

Add that annoying theo guy to that list. Cant stand these people, they confidently push out videos like they're experts, a week later it turns out whatever they were talking about was total crap and they've already abandoned it - case in point OpenClaw. Look at the mess of videos those named above put out about it, not a single one uses it anymore.

pibaker 17d ago
There is only so much a human can master in his lifetime. And if you choose to master the art of video production, then you are probably not spending that much time on mastering the thing you yap about on camera…
- lstodd 17d ago
  which is why you have to hire people who master the art of yap whatever on camera, so the video production guy can have something to work on. or did you think onlyfans?
- KaiserPro 17d ago
  > if you choose to master the art of video production, then you are probably not spending that much time on mastering the thing What? Its perfectly possible to master two things. Video production isnt _that_ hard. Especially as lighting, shooting adding graphics and editing film is much much easier than 10 years ago.
  - skydhash 17d ago
    I was watching one guy explaining the xv6 code and it was pretty much one shot with a single camera pointing at the listing on paper. Not sure if you need professional video if you want to really expound on something.
    - KaiserPro 15d ago
      That is also a strong point. fancy visuals are nice, but if you can't explain, then there is little point mind you it also feeds into LLM output. Confident bullshit is better than "I dunno"
- dgellow 17d ago
  Counter example: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Laurie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Laurie Musician, singer, novelist, comedian, actor, producer
heed 17d ago
as primarily influencers they make money from your attention, not from promoting or making good software.
inigyou 17d ago
Not a single mention of Pirate Software yet?
- dgellow 17d ago
  Am I missing something? What does pirating software has to do with that thread?
  - scientism 17d ago
    You are not missing anything for not knowing but Pirate Software in this context is another youtuber/influencer.
1123581321 17d ago
Sadly, true. I know a person who gets AI news from that YouTuber and quotes him like he’s a household name and pays him for some repackaged chat models. It’s tedious and hard to talk to them about basic/remedial aspects because their education from YouTube is half-heard and superficial. I’m trying to get him to invest the time in hands-on experience and then we can talk about that. When you’re deep into these channels, you’re not gaining experience and you can’t easily start until you pull away.
mandeepj 17d ago
> they confidently push out videos like they're experts, a week later it turns out whatever they were talking about was total crap 100%! When the US attacked Iran, they became experts on wars; when Iran closed the strait, they turned experts on foreign policy, diplomacy, and negotiation; they were doctors during COVID; now they are SME in flooding and disaster control after the Nepal incident.
sbochins 17d ago
It’s sad, but a lot of software folks have decided to become influencers and not pursue expertise. I remember before you’d mostly be reading boring looking blogs to follow experts in the industry. It seems like the mindshare has moved to flashy videos by people that aren’t experts, but are great at communication. Similar to how if you want to watch some diy video on YouTube, you’ll get much better information from a poorly produced snd edited video from someone that knows what they’re talking about vs a well produced and edited video from someone that has no idea what they’re talking about.
SyneRyder 17d ago
I don't think I've ever actually seen a theo video, but I stumbled across this and think I've seen all I need to know. 3:45 even references your criticism. Average Theo Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1p9zdUtUdo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1p9zdUtUdo

by esskay 17d ago

pibaker 17d ago

There is only so much a human can master in his lifetime. And if you choose to master the art of video production, then you are probably not spending that much time on mastering the thing you yap about on camera…

lstodd 17d ago
which is why you have to hire people who master the art of yap whatever on camera, so the video production guy can have something to work on. or did you think onlyfans?
KaiserPro 17d ago
> if you choose to master the art of video production, then you are probably not spending that much time on mastering the thing What? Its perfectly possible to master two things. Video production isnt _that_ hard. Especially as lighting, shooting adding graphics and editing film is much much easier than 10 years ago.
- skydhash 17d ago
  I was watching one guy explaining the xv6 code and it was pretty much one shot with a single camera pointing at the listing on paper. Not sure if you need professional video if you want to really expound on something.
  - KaiserPro 15d ago
    That is also a strong point. fancy visuals are nice, but if you can't explain, then there is little point mind you it also feeds into LLM output. Confident bullshit is better than "I dunno"
dgellow 17d ago
Counter example: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Laurie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugh_Laurie Musician, singer, novelist, comedian, actor, producer

heed 17d ago

as primarily influencers they make money from your attention, not from promoting or making good software.

inigyou 17d ago

Not a single mention of Pirate Software yet?

dgellow 17d ago
Am I missing something? What does pirating software has to do with that thread?
- scientism 17d ago
  You are not missing anything for not knowing but Pirate Software in this context is another youtuber/influencer.

1123581321 17d ago

Sadly, true. I know a person who gets AI news from that YouTuber and quotes him like he’s a household name and pays him for some repackaged chat models. It’s tedious and hard to talk to them about basic/remedial aspects because their education from YouTube is half-heard and superficial. I’m trying to get him to invest the time in hands-on experience and then we can talk about that. When you’re deep into these channels, you’re not gaining experience and you can’t easily start until you pull away.

mandeepj 17d ago

> they confidently push out videos like they're experts, a week later it turns out whatever they were talking about was total crap 100%! When the US attacked Iran, they became experts on wars; when Iran closed the strait, they turned experts on foreign policy, diplomacy, and negotiation; they were doctors during COVID; now they are SME in flooding and disaster control after the Nepal incident.

sbochins 17d ago

It’s sad, but a lot of software folks have decided to become influencers and not pursue expertise. I remember before you’d mostly be reading boring looking blogs to follow experts in the industry. It seems like the mindshare has moved to flashy videos by people that aren’t experts, but are great at communication. Similar to how if you want to watch some diy video on YouTube, you’ll get much better information from a poorly produced snd edited video from someone that knows what they’re talking about vs a well produced and edited video from someone that has no idea what they’re talking about.

SyneRyder 17d ago

I don't think I've ever actually seen a theo video, but I stumbled across this and think I've seen all I need to know. 3:45 even references your criticism. Average Theo Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1p9zdUtUdo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1p9zdUtUdo