Could You Survive MAD MAX?

Could You Survive The Movies?: Mad Max is a science film that explores the science behind what you see in movies; specifically George Miller’s modern day classic, Mad Max: Fury Road. Host Jake Roper (me) takes you on an immersive ride through the world, blending scientific exploration with narrative storytelling. The episode follows Jake as he attempts to avoid capture by the Immortan and her horde while simultaneously testing the viability of surviving Fury Road and all the challenges it presents. Jake’s experimentation runs the gamut from determining if it’s possible to survive being strapped to the front of a moving car to finding out what would really happen if you got caught in a movie sized explosion. In addition to practical experiments, Jake dives into the science of the world…from how humanity could end up in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, to where to find water, to using live humans as blood bags. It’s equal parts entertainment and education all while celebrating the incredible film Mad Max: Fury Road.

0:00 Could You Survive Mad Max?
1:18 Nuclear War
3:36 Blood Bags
6:19 Gasoline
8:03 Debris
12:17 Movie Explosions
17:28 Extreme Temperatures
23:17 Water

***LINKS TO ADDITIONAL READING***

Global Consequences of Multiple Nuclear Explosions

Regional Nuclear War

Plasma Separation from Blood

Introduction to Fuel and Energy

Effects of Horizontal Acceleration

Blast Wave & Fragment Velocities

Blast Overpressure

Desertification

BP Fuel Study

Groundwater and Surface Water

[Vsauce]

I've been working on this video for the past 5 months. This is the biggest thing I've ever written or directed and it was a dream come true for me. I hope I get to make more of these but, more importantly, I hope you love it. Thank you so much for watching!

[PixelVarnox]

*"im just going to pick up jake and logan"*
casey neistat's death was necessary

[Coming-In-Hot]

Vsauce 3: makes high budget video on YouTube
The rest of YouTube: I’m gonna pretend I didn’t see that

[jerry]

Who needs YouTube Red when you have this.

[Tycer]

Wow.. I wish this was a whole series. Honestly.. breath-taking from start to finish.

[edwardecl]

Don't try this at home, what am I gonna do with my 1.4KG of high explosives now then?

[dexis]

“I’m going to pick up Jake and Logan”

*car crashes into him*

Karma truly does work wonders

[vrman]

Extremely high budget for only 3 million views. 😢😢☹️

[jotabeas]

Alright. This... This was a lot. I am left speechless, to be honest. Everything was really professional and with very high production value, yet in-touch with your usual content and true to the Vsauce spirit.
Congratulations, Jake. Hope to see more great short films like this.

[nickmurphy]

If this became a new Mythbusters show I would not be disappointed at all

[taylorhancock]

So we basically now have Jake based Mythbusters? This is perfect...I'm so excited!

[Kat]

This feels like a New Age Mythbusters mixed with insight on how film production/postproduction works, and I love it!

[manamejeffbeezos]

Actually Jake, you're wrong, the most precious resource in the world is this *QUALITY CONTENT*

[Otoskire]

The fact this doesn’t have millions of views should be a crime.

[jerryg.]

I don't understand why YT doesn't push this onto their trending page, if they are funding it AND releasing it for free. Shouldn't a company promote its own content?

[justas]

"Could you survive MAD MAX?"
No!
*Credits roll*

[KHANASF]

MKBHD stuck in middle of a dessert, still talking tech 😂

[TopGeek]

OMG!!! This is by far one of the finest creations ever made on youtube!!! Jake, this is a dream come true for your viewers as well!!!! We applaud you!!!

[ggduck]

>looks at nuclear blast
>not blind

Already ahead of the game baby

[bullseye]

By the way looking at Nuclear blast light will definitely destroy your eye.