Thanks for 10K Subs Hangout!
We hit 10K subs a while ago, so I did a Google hangout to say thank you and answer questions. This is the edited version, I cut some questions if they were ones that I couldn’t really answer properly, or if the recording was too sketchy, or if I’d answered them elsewhere before. Thanks to everyone who turned up!
Discussion includes the role of physics, the ethics of owning a pet, absurdism, YouTube “fame”, travel, philosophy A-level and my favourite novel!
The last hangout I did: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udphgph_1tE
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@tonkya
April 23, 2026 at 6:15 am
i think the closing statement is still true: you really are unique! and it has become increasingly hard to be "one of a kind" on this site. your channel has grown so much <3
@assaf_jerry
April 23, 2026 at 6:15 am
Lest viewed video of one of the best YouTube channels ever.
Cant wait for dracula's ex-girlfriend
@telepathiceelmaster717
April 23, 2026 at 6:15 am
i love beans
@ivystopia
April 23, 2026 at 6:15 am
You are such an inspiration
@alienspace3960
April 23, 2026 at 6:15 am
its amazing to see the growth of this channel over 1.1 million subscribers
@marketajakesova8769
April 23, 2026 at 6:15 am
It kind of cute to watch it now, almost six years later when you have over 600 000 subscribers. I discovered you recently – keep going.
@charliedawson4877
April 23, 2026 at 6:15 am
Meh. Doubt he'll go anywhere.
@thomaspynchon8400
April 23, 2026 at 6:15 am
Now he's closing in on 500000.😍😙
@WannaGetPersonal
April 23, 2026 at 6:15 am
Your thoughts on poetry #q&a (:
@shangweideng1655
April 23, 2026 at 6:15 am
Congrats.
@ShaolinSoldier
April 23, 2026 at 6:15 am
Olly, I love you.
@redeamed19
April 23, 2026 at 6:15 am
I talked way to much during this…but it was a great time, and you definitely deserve every subscription. Thank you again, looking forward to all your future videos.
@gwynd0lin257
April 23, 2026 at 6:15 am
Much love, my man. Congrats and good luck in the future. Stay awesome. <3
@MetalDetectorYT
April 23, 2026 at 6:15 am
Awesome . Congrats on the 10k subs .Video request . How about you make a video about misanthropy and nihilism (if you haven't already).They're two subjects I think are very misunderstood and it would be interesting to get your take on it.
@chokemychocobo
April 23, 2026 at 6:15 am
10,000 is just a start. You deserve 10,000,000.
School is a bit off for me. But in time I hope to major in philosophy.
In the mean time its your videos that remind me of why I love the field so much. So thank you. Thank you so much.
@TiagoBonetti
April 23, 2026 at 6:15 am
10k.. Still really low compared to the quality of the channel!!!
I hope to celebrate 100k sooner than later o/
@ResitivexRaptor
April 23, 2026 at 6:15 am
This truly is the only channel of it's kind. I remember when i first started to get into philosophy, and i had spent so long pouring over different Reddit posts, and videos that just addressed a single part of a subject. Then I thought "I wonder if there is a legitimate Channel that focuses on Philosophical concepts that are both Age old, and modern topics." It's safe to say that after i typed in the YouTube search bar "philosophy Channels" I instantly saw Philosophy Tube. I clicked on the channel and watched your video on "Moral Luck." After that video, and hitting subscribe, I knew that this is Just what i was looking for. Haven't missed a video since. Just want to say that your work has really helped me both intellectually and emotionally/ "spiritually." I have found my bliss, and thanks to you and a well contributing person, Jason Silva, I know exactly what i want to do with my life. Thanks for your insight and work Olly!
@aaranburnsart3336
April 23, 2026 at 6:15 am
Congrats on getting to 10K! I love the channel. Its a great opportunity for me to learn about areas of philosophy I didn't get to study myself, and a great chance to see those I did study in a new light.
@PowerBitchJoe
April 23, 2026 at 6:15 am
Please date me.
@radialwellendichtrin
April 23, 2026 at 6:15 am
The map anaolgy is actually very good. Physics deals with models that simplify the world enough to allow us to get a clear picture of it. If you take a map, any child can see that that's not what the world really looks like, but as long as it helps you to get from point A to point B it's a good map. And different maps have different purposes. Some show roads, some show subway stations and others national and regional borders, always trying to highlight a certain aspect.
A model used in physics also tries to highlight such an aspect. If you're trying to calculate whether a bridge can carry a certain load, the bridges electrical properties are not very important and almost never considered in the model. The model of the world will always attempt to answer a certain question and any superfluous information that doesn't help with answering that question is ignored.
@27Tulipa
April 23, 2026 at 6:15 am
Your channel is amazing, Olly!
I hope that you're well and keep going.
Best wishes by Zita from Portugal
@parangea
April 23, 2026 at 6:15 am
Love this channel, you deserve the subs!
I actually bought "the myth of Sisyfus" because absurdism seemed interesting to me. Just started, but it's quite an interesting read so far
@cookiedee1065
April 23, 2026 at 6:15 am
It's great to see that so many people share this passion for philosophy and although it couldn't be there for the little gathering you did there I have a question:
The last few weeks I had some time off from uni so I got to play some games ("the last of us" to name an example) and I began to wonder if there are thoughts in philosophical papers about the ethics of video games. I think it's an important question especially these days were virtual reality becomes more and more a part of our "reality". Is violence in video games ethical? Or is the thought of being violent already unethical?
Do you have any thoughts on that?:)
Greetings from Germany,
Karoline
@LondonPsyCollective
April 23, 2026 at 6:15 am
Congratulations Olly, very well earned , I'm constantly in awe of this channel you've built here, like the guy said at the end its unlike anything else out their at the moment. Well research, funny, honest and personal. Looking forward to seeing where you go with it next.
@233dandan
April 23, 2026 at 6:15 am
fantastic
@JesperAalborg
April 23, 2026 at 6:15 am
Keep doing what you're doing! 🙂
Kind regards from a philosofan from Denmark.
@MorbidObscurity
April 23, 2026 at 6:15 am
Congratulations! I love your content.
One question, how could reaching 10,000 subscribers be in any way a humbling achievement?! I imagine it would be exultant.
@Cleaveberry
April 23, 2026 at 6:15 am
you deserve all of it and much more mate <3
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