You Are The Center of The Universe (Literally)

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[jacksfilms]

Shocked to learn that the universe is 465, 000 Milky Way galaxies across - that didn't seem that big to me. So then I googled how many galaxies are estimated to be in the universe, and the answer is either 100-200 billion or 2 trillion, depending on who you ask. Those both seemed too large to fit in a sphere with a diameter of 465k galaxies, so I calculated the volume of the universe using the Milky Way as a unit, and the universe can fit 5.26 x 10^16 galaxies, or 5, 260, 000, 000, 000, 000 (5.26 quadrillion). So I guess 465k galaxies across isn't that small after all.

[devkit]

I LOVE how you presented this as more of a two-way comparison rather than just starting at the Planck length and scaling up to the observable universe. It makes everything shockingly comprehensible!

[oskarsvito]

My god, the comparison at 6:53 actually makes so much sense. I can't fathom something so tiny going through me without even touching me, but when you compare it to a person floating through space it's just emptiness... space. WILD!

[boazburger]

I knew it! I'm not narcissistic, I'm just actually the center of the universe

[yukidoodle]

I loved the way that, instead of just giving a list of objects and their sizes, each object was compared to its size counterpart in an actually meaningful way!
So cool!

[cinnamonroll]

I was half-expecting you to mention how we also are technically in the center of the universe as we are at the center of our observable universe since it changes based on where you are

[newgate-zerohour]

First 10 seconds and I already learned that the average 3 storey house is as tall as 36 squirrels stacked on top of each other! Amazing, thank you Kurzgesagt!

Edit: I love how many people are saying this is basically how Americans measure things

[Sparky-]

"The deadliest and most annoying insect in the world is the mosquito", I fully agree with that

[DCampa]

Usually, Kurzgesagt's videos make me feel a sense of existential dread, but this one is different. It shows how a single cell, while small, plays a crucial role in our survival, much like how we, though seemingly insignificant, add meaning and wonder to the vast universe.

[Nooticus]

Whoever came up with the idea to go bigger and smaller at the same time with a human in the middle is genius. This was one of your best videos in a while.

[Lobbogurke]

As a plant biologist my heart sprang when I heard rhizobia being mentioned. Their interaction with plants is my field of study!

[Catimixto]

Narcissists going to have a field day with the title

[KnowledgeCat]

Once again, Kurzgesagt delivers a dose of wonder, reminding us of the magnificence of our universe. Thanks for consistently bringing such awe-inspiring content!

[daenite]

10:24 I really like the subtle artistic imagery of one human having a magnifying glass on the front of the shirt while the other one has a telescope.
The amount of effort put into these videos are nothing short of amazing.

[alexfreese]

I can only imagine how difficult it may be to produce these videos at the rate you're going now. Thank you for sharing what you create, while increasing output, and maintaining your iconic quality. I am deeply grateful for your collective contribution.

[Geckok]

9:38, this is beautiful.
Zooming in.
But the whole video is beautiful.
Thank you for this. 🙏🏻

[ItsHaldun]

4:54 that animation of Jupiter is GORGEOUS!

[MicheleRiva]

I still find it incredible that we have such high-quality content available for free on YouTube

[elliotgreen]

Thank you Kurzgesagt for continuing to reliably give me a mild panic attack from existential dread every episode