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The blue LED was supposed to be impossible—until a young engineer proposed a moonshot idea.

    • porkchop@lemm.eeEnglish
      3010·
      5 months ago

      Just a PSA for those who don’t know… no shade against Odysee… I’ve just encountered folks here who don’t know this:

      Veritassium and many others on YouTube make their living by the advertising shown on YT. If you’re a premium member, even more money goes to the creator when you watch their content. It’s this very money that allows independent creators to create more / better content!

      • SuperSpruce@lemmy.zipEnglish
        4·
        5 months ago

        I wish he posted his stuff on Nebula as well. His stuff totally fits the vibe of the platform, and would potentially make him even more money.

      • SeabassDan@lemmy.worldEnglish
        3·
        5 months ago

        So they get more from the subscription fee without ads than they from the ad revenue? Many also have their own sponsors, right?