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Why It Was Almost Impossible to Make the Blue LED (youtu.be)
submitted 7 months ago by kalkulat@lemmy.world to c/science@lemmy.world
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[–] themusicman@lemmy.world 16 points 7 months ago (2 children)

He got called out a few years ago for releasing biased corporate ads disguised as educational content, essentially milking his reputation and audience for a payout

[–] Huschke@lemmy.world 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Do you have a source? I watch the channel quite a bit and haven't heard about the controversy at all.

[–] Sidyctism@feddit.de 8 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I know he got called out for his waymo video by another youtuber, Tom Nichols. Dont know if thats what themusicman is referencing

[–] themusicman@lemmy.world 6 points 7 months ago

Yeah that's the one. I still enjoy his content, but it leaves a sour taste