Ask Me Anything....... This Is Your Chance!!!!

Like the title says.....ask away!

[JJMcCullough]

What do you believe is the correct atheist attitude towards the issue of religious liberty? How much legal freedom should citizens be granted to act on their religious beliefs?

[zanahernast]

Just something miscellaneous:

What kind of music do you like to listen to and what are your favourite songs?

[bitplayer]

What are your views on the ethics of combat sports? Particularly what level of risk should be legal and is ethical to enjoy and encourage.


On the one hand there are many boxing fans who want to see a return to 15 round championship fights, while others feel pro boxing is too dangerous as is. To the most extreme end, do you think finish fights (fights until one combatant is knocked out or otherwise can't continue, should be legal

[Wearenotwell]

I was actually revisiting some of your old videos over the last few days and it’s actually a fantastic document on the free thought blogs era. I’d be interested to hear your thoughts on how the YouTube communities evolved over time. The atheist movement splitting, the rise of the SJW, the rise of the “new” right and how this all led up to Trump.

So probably not a straight forward question to answer but it could be a video you make in the future maybe.

Aside from that hope your family is well particularly after the tragic event you had to deal with.

[pacogomez]

Is your wife a fan of your videos? How about your little lad? Are your work mates aware of your Youtube endeavours and, if so, are they fans?

[ThePharphis]

Thoughts on what the biggest gendered issues are (For men as well as for women, maybe a few for each?)





also what IS the biggest thing you've stuck up there?

[hilbert]

What do your family and friends make of your youtube work?

[MrGonzonator]

As a firefighter, have you ever had to attend an RTA involving an electric vehicle? Are the protocols different? Are they safer vehicles in your experience? Keep hearing all this stuff about how Tesla is the shit, but interested to hear if you've seen it at the sharp end?

[ONeill]

Are you vegan? If not what is the reason(s) for not doing so?

[freshpressedify]

- Have you ever taken psychedelic drugs, if yes: what was it like for you?
- Have you ever experienced something you can't explain, that could be considered a paranormal event?

[MoovySoundtrax]

You've said before that you're a fan of Steven Pinker. What do you think about his dismissal of concerns over artificial intelligence?


About atheism: are there any popular arguments on your own side that you disagree with and wish atheists would stop using?


Finally, easy one: what video games are you most looking forward to playing?

[MyContext]

1. What is your view of Donald Trump as well as your view of the U.S. public with regard to Trump in any set of linkages that you find interesting?

2. What is your view on capitalism? ("perfect", "changes needed", "needs to be abandoned", etc.) Along with your supporting notions to whatever you think...

[blkrs]

Ever thought about eating a banana slug?

[Heroltz]

I'm not late with my answer, but rather you are early with his video.


I tried to come up with a selection of questions about different topics, I don't expect that they are all answered. The pros of running your own channel is that you get to pick and choose the questions. I'm not going to try and theme them, I'll leave that to you if you choose any of them.

1. What do you know and think about Finland (as in culture, politics, history etc.)? As a Finn I'm curious how my country is seen through the eyes people who don't have a direct contact here (did I just assume Noel's roots in Finland?).
2. Are you, as a parent, hopeful or worried about the future for the children and the other coming generations?
3. If people like the content on your channel and wish to find similiar creators, who would you recommend?
4. Any proverbs that you find powerful or thought provoking?
5. You've responded to many people with a range of topics. Who is your favourite "opponent" you've responded to and why? and I am continuing the question with the obvious who is your least favourite "opponent" and why?
6. Consider a hypothetical: Kristi Winters and Kevin Logan make the most daring infiltration act to Youtube server farms and they nuke all channels they consider to be anti-soci... I mean anti-feminist. I'd imagine your channel would up in flames at that point. You can't return to Youtube with your former audience. Would you, after putting more than a decade to creating content to this platform, start over on another platform, be more like "I've had a good run, I'm going to call it quits", or do something else?
7. What would have to happen for you to become a full-time content creator?
8. Is there something you are particulary proud of in regards to your content, a video you think you made exceptionally well, a topic you think that both needed to be talked about *and* you completely nailed it etc.?
9. What's the best thing about being a content creator?
10. What do you want you legacy as a content creator to be? Also what do you think your legacy will be?
11. Do people recongnize you IRL? If so, how do the interactions go?
12. What is your view of the military in UK? Pros, cons, public perception about it etc.
13. Would you change anything about the "primary" school curriculum? You english folk have funny names for your school levels, but I'm mainly thinking about kids age 7 - 16.

[FourthRoot]

What do you think of the continued existence of the Royal Family?

[kazuya]

Hobbies: How would you rank Fallout 3, 4, and New Vegas? Are you looking forward to Cyberpunk 2077?

I'm honestly pretty satisfied I understand your opinions on politics, and more serious stuff, so I just have a light-hearted question for you. You mentioned video games, but it's not very often I get to hear you talk about them. However, I remember your first No Man's Sky video when you explained _why_ you were so excited for it, and I found that to be fascinating; Your perspective on what interested you in that game opened up ideas in _my_ head about what _I_ want to see in future games. So, what game(s) are you excited for now, and/or what was the most excited you ever were for a game? Specifically, what was it that piqued your interest?

[Blutsaugher]

I've seen some cool video game related stuff in the background, you look like a person that would be a blast to watch let's plays on certain games with strong philosophy and science themes.

Now on to my question, what's your favorite game genre? favorite games? If you've played Undertale or Deltarune, what do you think of those? If you haven't, I strongly suggest you play them, they're very interesting.

Also if it's not too much to ask, what are your views on the impact of video games in culture and society? If even there's any?

[arcanics]

Okay, here goes: Over the years on YouTube there has been a tendency for YouTubers involved in religious or sociopol stuff to be drawn to one of the polarized sides or the other. Some have moved very much to the left and others very much to the right. Perhaps left and right aren't perfect terms for this but I think they are pretty much serviceable for these purposes, and I am pretty sure you get my gist. Obviously this polarization has been occurring in our society at the same time, it's not just a YouTube thing. See Brexit, Trump etc.
So, how is it that Noel Plum has managed to not veer to any of the sides and managed for the most part to have the same position on the political spectrum- give or take a degree or two- as when I first started watching you on the recommendation of some Youtuber that I can't even remember know, but might have had Iron in their name?
Or do you feel that you have veered left or right? Is it merely my perception that puts you in the same general bit of political scrub-land that you were a decade ago?

[opszanski]

Sorry if this question runs on for a bit:
Noel, I've heard you say that while you hold more socially liberal views, on economics you have said you side a little further right. From what I remember, you have said that it is a good thing that people are generally more economically conservative because it means they are more conscious of how to afford various government programs instead of just spending tax money recklessly. However, it seems to me that when it comes to a great deal of issues such as tax cuts, bail outs, and military spending (the latter one might be more applicable to the US than the UK), there does not seem to be much concern over the lost or how it would affect the budget. Do you agree that this is often the case? If your answer is yes, then wouldn't you agree that when fighting over limited resources (like funding from the budget), the general public often ends up with the short straw as they've internalized the logic of not spending too much money on programs that benefit them, while more wealthy interests that directly profit do not worry about such things.

Sorry again that I went on so long. Thanks for your time, Jim. I love your work.