Video Highlight

Video Highlight is the fastest way to summarize and take notes from videos.

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@natfriedman and the link to this summary https://t.co/T90vK34C6W

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@natfriedman + an easier way to navigate YouTube videos

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@jasonfried @lennysan So much alpha in this episode, even in the first 6 mins.

It's a bit crazy that most of what's being said might be seen as contrarian vs. obvious.

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This is the most exciting time to be alive.

It’s time to build. And for that… it’s time to learn - faster.

But, where to start? What to watch? Who to follow? When to stop and switch?

Even worse, the best content out there is either a video or a podcast. And learning from video is broken.

- Video isn’t built for learning; it’s built for engagement.
- The video information bitrate is actually very low… That’s why people speed up, skip, or scan the transcript first.
- And the existing UX is awful. Tiny scrollbars, constant pausing, rewinding, taking screenshots. And 100% guaranteed I’ll never find that key insight again. Was it minute 10 or 15?

If we can’t fix learning, we can’t progress as fast as we should. Learning should not be tedious and frustrating.

So, we decided to do something about it. We talked to other long-time “sufferers.” We found 8 key everyone ask about each video:

1. What should I watch? I don’t want to miss out on something important.
2. What are the key points in this video? And where are they located in the video?
3. Where should I dive deeper?
4. How can I answer a specific question? And can I trust the answer?
5. How do I bookmark a section?
6. How can I add my own notes?
7. Can I share my findings or my highlights?
8. What are other people highlighting?

Answering each question requires a different lens with a higher and higher resolution. Combining all these lenses elegantly requires a radically different UX than the tiny scrollbar.

We started answering questions 2, 4, and 5. And we’re pretty happy with the results.

We’ve been trying hard to work under the radar, but word got out. Now 160,000+ students, researchers and professionals are using this live.

This week we’re about to add some extra sparkle. So what you’re seeing today, will look different by the end of the week. For al the FOMO folks out there, you don’t want to miss out on this :)

Our mission? Reduce the time to insight and change the way we learn from video.

It’s time to learn. And for us, it’s time to build :)

[Video Highlight @vid_highlight]

This is the most exciting time to be alive.

It’s time to build. And for that… it’s time to learn - faster.

But, where to start? What to watch? Who to follow? When to stop and switch?

Even worse, the best content out there is either a video or a podcast. And learning from video is broken.

- Video isn’t built for learning; it’s built for engagement.
- The video information bitrate is actually very low… That’s why people speed up, skip, or scan the transcript first.
- And the existing UX is awful. Tiny scrollbars, constant pausing, rewinding, taking screenshots. And 100% guaranteed I’ll never find that key insight again. Was it minute 10 or 15?

If we can’t fix learning, we can’t progress as fast as we should. Learning should not be tedious and frustrating.

So, we decided to do something about it. We talked to other long-time “sufferers.” We found 8 key everyone ask about each video:

1. What should I watch? I don’t want to miss out on something important.
2. What are the key points in this video? And where are they located in the video?
3. Where should I dive deeper?
4. How can I answer a specific question? And can I trust the answer?
5. How do I bookmark a section?
6. How can I add my own notes?
7. Can I share my findings or my highlights?
8. What are other people highlighting?

Answering each question requires a different lens with a higher and higher resolution. Combining all these lenses elegantly requires a radically different UX than the tiny scrollbar.

We started answering questions 2, 4, and 5. And we’re pretty happy with the results.

We’ve been trying hard to work under the radar, but word got out. Now 160,000+ students, researchers and professionals are using this live.

This week we’re about to add some extra sparkle. So what you’re seeing today, will look different by the end of the week. For al the FOMO folks out there, you don’t want to miss out on this :)

Our mission? Reduce the time to insight and change the way we learn from video.

It’s time to learn. And for us, it’s time to build :)

[Mihai Vlad @mihaivlad]

This is the most exciting time to be alive.

Yesterday’s highlights alone were:
- Watching a 250-tonne rocket landing on the dot. New wallpaper, sorted.
- My 85-year-old father having a long exchange with ChatGPT about his health… The sense of wonder… priceless.
- Watching the @lexfridman pod with the @cursor_ai team. Clear, sharp, first-principles thinking.

My reaction to all this is? FOMO.

I don’t want to miss out on building even a tiny part of a better world.

It’s time to build. And for that… it’s time to learn - faster.

My biggest problem with this: information overload. Where to start? What to watch? Who to follow? When to stop and switch?

Even worse, the best content out there is either a video or a podcast. And learning from video is broken.
- Video isn’t built for learning; it’s built for engagement.
- The video information bitrate is actually very low… That’s why people speed up, skip, or scan the transcript first.
- And the existing UX is awful. Tiny scrollbars, constant pausing, rewinding, taking screenshots. And 100% guaranteed I’ll never find that key insight again. Was it minute 10 or 15?

So, I decided to do something about it.

If we can’t fix learning, we can’t progress as fast as we should. Learning should not be tedious and frustrating.

Together with a friend we started to look deeper into this problem. We talked to other long-time “sufferers.” We found 8 key everyone ask about each video:
1. What should I watch? I don’t want to miss out on something important.
2. What are the key points in this video? And where are they located in the video?
3. Where should I dive deeper?
4. How can I answer a specific question? And can I trust the answer?
5. How do I bookmark a section?
6. How can I add my own notes?
7. Can I share my findings or my highlights?
8. What are other people highlighting?

Answering each question requires a different lens with a higher and higher resolution. Combining all these lenses elegantly requires a radically different UX than the tiny scrollbar.

We started answering questions 2, 4, and 5. And we’re pretty happy with the results.

We’ve been trying hard to work under the radar, but word got out. Now 160,000+ students, researchers and professionals are using this live.

This week we’re about to add some extra sparkle. So what you’re seeing today, will look different by the end of the week. For al the FOMO folks out there, you don’t want to miss out on this :)

On - and one last thing. We called this Video Highlight @vid_highlight

Our mission? Reduce the time to insight and change the way we learn from video.

It’s time to learn. And for us, it’s time to build :)

PS
Thank you @0xluffy for the image!

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Alright, we have to admit, we're a bit in love with @Google's Audio Overview feature... 🎧. Inspired by @stevenbjohnson and @karpathy, we decided to let it review our progress. It's quite meta to have an AI reviewing another AI. 🤯

It's likely the marketing use cases will be stronger than the learning / education ones.

In fact, this might just be how we publish our product updates from now on. Stay tuned!

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Elon Musk Sounds the Alarm on America's Looming Financial Crisis

- Musk warns of rapidly growing debt, with interest payments exceeding the defense budget!
- There's a need to reduce spending to avoid financial catastrophe.

Watch the full interview @ https://t.co/LGzp1jSvtg

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Our favorite highlights from the @theallinpod special with @elonmusk at the @allinsummit 🧵

SpaceX vs. EPA: The $140,000 Fresh Water Fine🤯 🤣

Musk recounts a bewildering $140,000 EPA fine for SpaceX dumping water on the ground...

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The $44 Billion Tweet: Elon Musk's Expensive Lesson in Free Speech

- Musk discusses the hefty price tag of defending free speech, comparing Twitter's $44 billion cost to the First Amendment's importance.
- It may be a candid take on global censorship trends, however this is a very serious topic.

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Trump Reflects on Mortality and the Role of Religion in Society

- Trump shares his thoughts on mortality (Tick / Tock) and the importance of religion in society.
- He expresses concern about the decline of religious influence and its impact on social values.

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Trump on UFOs, JFK, and the Epstein Case

- Trump expresses willingness to release more information on UFOs and especially the JFK assassination.
- He also comments on the Epstein case, stating he would support releasing related documents and that he has not been to his island.

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Trump on Political Division and His Positive vs. Negative Communication Strategy

- Trump addresses the issue of political division in the country.
- He defends his communication style, arguing for the need to respond strongly to criticism and especially false narratives

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@lexfridman @realDonaldTrump Trump's Stance on Marijuana and Mushrooms 🍄🍄

- Trump is open to legalization with proper regulations.
- He speaks to the benefits of medical marijuana and the need for controlled implementation.
- Love @lexfridman's suggestion on some folks in congress taking some 😀

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Trump's Proposed Solutions to the Immigration Crisis

Trump outlines his approach to solving the immigration crisis, focusing on immediate deportation of criminals and addressing the broader issues of illegal entry into the country. Similar to his first administration.

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@lexfridman @realDonaldTrump Trump on China

Trump addresses the challenge of avoiding war with China, though he stresses the importance of keeping the plans secret for now.

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Trump's Perspective on the Ukraine War and Global Conflicts

- Trump is criticizing the current administration's handling of international conflicts.
- He speaks to the importance of strong leadership in preventing wars.