https://christophehaubursin.com Christophe's Videos Thu, 19 Oct 2023 22:38:27 +0000 https://christophehaubursin.com en https://christophehaubursin.com/Welcome Sun, 09 Jul 2023 17:09:05 +0000 Christophe's Videos https://christophehaubursin.com/Welcome https://christophehaubursin.com/Google-Earth-Mystery Sat, 26 Nov 2022 21:35:43 +0000 Christophe's Videos https://christophehaubursin.com/Google-Earth-Mystery Google Earth Mysteries is an ongoing series where we investigate strange phenomena in satellite imagery. IN EPISODE THREE, we looked into a peculiar formation of trees smack-dab in the center of Uruguay. From the ground, it doesn’t look particularly special. But from above, the view is mind-boggling: Hundreds of trees are arranged in perfect concentric arcs, all spiraling toward the center. Together, they look remarkably like a human fingerprint. When we first saw this forest in a Reddit post, we were fascinated. Why had the trees been arranged in this shape? Who planted them there? And why — when you zoom out on satellite view — was the entire country of Uruguay covered in similar-looking forests? To answer that question, we went straight to the source: interviewing locals, experts, and people whose lives have been shaped by a transformed landscape and economy. IN EPISODE TWO, we looked at a strangely circular geological structure in the center of Madagascar. It covers a bigger area than the city of Paris — and at first glance, it looks completely empty. But right in the center of that structure, there’s a single, isolated village: a few dozen houses, some fields of crops, and dirt roads stretching out in every direction. This time we partnered with a Malagasy team led by Lalie Rabeharison. When the team finally made contact with the community in the crater, they uncovered a story of human migration, self-sustenance, and connectivity unlike anything they could have imagined. IN EPISODE ONE, we investigated a row of row of markings deep in the Sahara. There were dozens of them stretching for miles in a straight line in central Algeria, each consisting of a central point surrounded by a circle of 12 nodes, like numbers on a clock. We were hooked on finding an answer.So we decided to make a video out of trying to solve the mystery, no matter where it took us. We documented every step of the process — from Zoom calls and web browser screen recordings to vlogs and field shoots — to show the reporting process from the inside out. And when we maxed out what we could learn on the internet, we handed the story over to Algerian videojournalist Samir Abchiche to find the answer at the location itself.&nbsp; https://christophehaubursin.com/Explained Sat, 26 Nov 2022 21:35:43 +0000 Christophe's Videos https://christophehaubursin.com/Explained I wrote and directed episodes of Netflix’s Explained, where I covered stories at the intersection of science and consumer trends. Weed, explained ︎︎︎ SEASON 1Marijuana experts discuss the rise of potent “sexually frustrated” cannabis plants, the quest for consistency in weed strains and the history of hemp. <img width="3012" height="1693" width_o="3012" height_o="1693" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3991e7b2da28a34efc6ebf4f537501fb3e19fc1aff928ef861f8cfdde0de56c1/weed-shot.png" data-mid="160251945" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/3991e7b2da28a34efc6ebf4f537501fb3e19fc1aff928ef861f8cfdde0de56c1/weed-shot.png" /> <img width="3014" height="1694" width_o="3014" height_o="1694" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/84494ff49eb7059895e0633d1025ff08203d0d57db2535e89541d50b55004dc6/weed-interview-2.png" data-mid="160251943" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/84494ff49eb7059895e0633d1025ff08203d0d57db2535e89541d50b55004dc6/weed-interview-2.png" /> <img width="3024" height="1675" width_o="3024" height_o="1675" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/1d37aae61424e4690dfc58789a670f73d4ab1e4581d85ed13349be64b5d65a85/weed-interview1.png" data-mid="160251944" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/1d37aae61424e4690dfc58789a670f73d4ab1e4581d85ed13349be64b5d65a85/weed-interview1.png" /> <img width="3010" height="1689" width_o="3010" height_o="1689" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b9b7555d4f839f3bce262249bd0d0579970209568afba50dc6937bd14a2652cd/weed-archive.png" data-mid="160251942" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b9b7555d4f839f3bce262249bd0d0579970209568afba50dc6937bd14a2652cd/weed-archive.png" /> The future of meat, explained︎︎︎ SEASON 2The planet’s current rate of meat consumption is unprecedented — and becoming unsustainable. In the future, will meat alternatives be the answer? <img width="3024" height="1698" width_o="3024" height_o="1698" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d372f359e3045149e0ebe80a7e0de6fd14156227d68d5265a7be3378ea7e99b7/meat-cow.png" data-mid="160251981" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d372f359e3045149e0ebe80a7e0de6fd14156227d68d5265a7be3378ea7e99b7/meat-cow.png" /> <img width="3016" height="1693" width_o="3016" height_o="1693" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f52c7d9fcb079f8ad2ff98683e5cea373ce86c7cfbe1794c8af738f4c8ecab08/meat-compare.png" data-mid="160251980" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/f52c7d9fcb079f8ad2ff98683e5cea373ce86c7cfbe1794c8af738f4c8ecab08/meat-compare.png" /> <img width="3022" height="1691" width_o="3022" height_o="1691" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/edf0d1a0361cbb8dd5d2ebca2025027b77391e8b4e4128d22d609068903b927f/meat-interview.png" data-mid="160251982" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/edf0d1a0361cbb8dd5d2ebca2025027b77391e8b4e4128d22d609068903b927f/meat-interview.png" /> <img width="3017" height="1691" width_o="3017" height_o="1691" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7c78c77dc6bb183226950d8ae66d9a3201b9ace57535154ff7b76544378a1cae/meat-chart.png" data-mid="160251979" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7c78c77dc6bb183226950d8ae66d9a3201b9ace57535154ff7b76544378a1cae/meat-chart.png" /> Athleisure, explained︎︎︎ SEASON 2It began with bloomers. Then came spandex. Now we sport leggings and other activewear everywhere. How did comfy, casual clothing go mainstream? <img width="3024" height="1701" width_o="3024" height_o="1701" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c9fbd32ecc47ec02470ae1772788396fbdba89883f9ae86e8f036d459bbd4741/athleisure-givan.png" data-mid="160251975" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c9fbd32ecc47ec02470ae1772788396fbdba89883f9ae86e8f036d459bbd4741/athleisure-givan.png" /> <img width="3019" height="1694" width_o="3019" height_o="1694" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b0276b6501d868eaf498aa86c2e3901e0b8f57ac7bcb473a558ea555dcbde0f7/athleisure-tennis.png" data-mid="160251978" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b0276b6501d868eaf498aa86c2e3901e0b8f57ac7bcb473a558ea555dcbde0f7/athleisure-tennis.png" /> <img width="2668" height="1546" width_o="2668" height_o="1546" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/1249df964b030bd4c2f7299cfb18f844a3f3188e2f0eba0d3bce875bbc1bdaf4/athleisure-intro.png" data-mid="160251976" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/1249df964b030bd4c2f7299cfb18f844a3f3188e2f0eba0d3bce875bbc1bdaf4/athleisure-intro.png" /> <img width="3008" height="1690" width_o="3008" height_o="1690" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ce5a0b6139808d269b85c27fed9f4467abc64350327c6cd4e2e25810223c88dd/athleisure-kate.png" data-mid="160251977" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ce5a0b6139808d269b85c27fed9f4467abc64350327c6cd4e2e25810223c88dd/athleisure-kate.png" /> https://christophehaubursin.com/Glad-You-Asked Sat, 26 Nov 2022 21:35:44 +0000 Christophe's Videos https://christophehaubursin.com/Glad-You-Asked I hosted Glad You Asked, an Emmy-nominated series answering big questions in science &amp; culture. Is racism making people sick?&nbsp; ︎︎︎ SEASON 2 After the events of 2020, we are no strangers to stress and anxiety. But for Black and brown Americans, that stress was nothing new. Racial health gaps have always existed, and socioeconomics and racism within the medical system have long kept equal healthcare out of reach. But what kind of toll does the experience of racism itself have on your body?&nbsp; Produced by: Christophe Haubursin &amp; Hadley Robinson Should we worry about GMOs?︎︎︎ SEASON 1 At the current rate, we'll have to grow as much food in the next 30 years as we have in all of human history. And many experts argue that to do that, we’ll have to engineer the genes of our food. But the concern surrounding whether we should grow and eat genetically modified food has made the technology one of the most divisive topics of our generation.&nbsp; Produced by: Christophe Haubursin &amp; Mariana Castro Why are we lonely? ︎︎︎ SEASON 1 We often make assumptions about the things that make us lonely. But research shows that the amount of time you spend with other people, and the quality of our social skills don't really make a difference. So why is it that nearly half of the U.S. population reports feeling lonely regularly? &nbsp; Produced by: Alex Clark &amp; Christophe Haubursin https://christophehaubursin.com/By-Design Sat, 26 Nov 2022 21:35:43 +0000 Christophe's Videos https://christophehaubursin.com/By-Design I’ve developed and produced&nbsp;By Design, a series exploring design thinking in unexpected places. Humane Prisons&nbsp; 2019 Halden Prison looks like a dorm room or a hotel — far from the barbed wire and cramped cells we often associate with prison design. Its look is part of a plan to create a more humane prison.&nbsp; Dementia Villages2022 In Weesp, a Dutch city just outside Amsterdam, the Hogeweyk is a planned village intentionally designed for one purpose: maximizing quality of life for its 180 residents — all of whom have severe dementia. &nbsp; Hiking Trails2022 Hidden in every trail is a carefully made design language of angles, alignment, and materials that keep them enjoyable for generations. Risky Playgrounds2019 The stereotypical modern playground — with its bright colors and rubberized flooring — is designed to be clean, safe, and lawsuit-proof. But that isn't necessarily the best design for kids. Addictive Smartphones2018 The 3 design elements that make smartphones so hard to put down, explained by Google’s former design ethicist. Viral Vapes 2018Juul tried to design a solution to a public health problem. It wound up creating another one. https://christophehaubursin.com/Year-in-Review Sat, 26 Nov 2022 21:35:44 +0000 Christophe's Videos https://christophehaubursin.com/Year-in-Review I’ve produced and edited Vox’s annual&nbsp;Year In Review, a video essay on the past year of news and culture. 2021, in 6 minutesVaccines, variants, and summer Olympics. 2019, in 6 minutesA new year, and the end of a decade. 2018, in 5 minutesA year of historic firsts. https://christophehaubursin.com/Assorted-Explainers Sat, 26 Nov 2022 21:35:44 +0000 Christophe's Videos https://christophehaubursin.com/Assorted-Explainers A few videos that I’ve worked on as a producer: Why so many people need glasses now 2023 Nearsightedness is on the rise worldwide. How did that happen? How “forever chemicals” polluted America’s water 2020 Why 99% of Americans have these chemicals in their blood. The Italy-Switzerland border is melting2022 How a ski lodge became trapped in a border dispute. The Instagram aesthetic that made QAnon mainstream2020 Conspiracy theory researchers explain how QAnon spread through Instagram. The problem with banning TikTok 2020 TikTok’s in trouble. But so is the internet as we know it. What happens when nature goes viral?2018 How geotagged photos harm nature. How “Instagram traps” are changing art museums 2018 Instagram is reshaping museums. What does that mean for art?&nbsp; How job surveillance is changing trucking in America 2017 Automation is coming for truckers – but first, they're being watched. Why the ocean is getting louder 2017What the world sounds like underwater. The world is poorly designed. But copying nature helps2017 Biomimicry design, explained with 99% Invisible. Why danger symbols can’t last forever 2017 How to design fear, explained with 99% Invisible. Road signs suck. What if we got rid of them all?&nbsp; 2017 Shared space designs, explained with 99% Invisible. The surprising pattern behind color names around the world 2017 Why so many languages invented words for colors in the same order. Superblocks: How Barcelona is taking city streets back from cars 2016 Modern cities are designed for cars. But the city of Barcelona is testing out an urban design trick that can give cities back to pedestrians. How the inventor of Mario designs a game2017 Shigeru Miyamoto's design philosophy, explained. Bad typography has ruined more than just the Oscars2017 How bad graphic design changed award shows, elections, and your medicine cabinet. The sound illusion that makes Dunkirk so intense 2017Why Christopher Nolan is obsessed with Shepard tones. And a few I’ve worked on as a video editor: Why this instrument explains Black American folk music 2022&nbsp; Jake Blount, a banjo scholar, explains. Drag kings, explained by drag kings2022 Mo B. Dick, Maxxx Pleasure, Sigi Moonlight, Johnny Gentleman, and King Molasses explain the evolution of drag. One reason why coronavirus hits Black people the hardest 2020 Toxic air can weaponize the coronavirus. https://christophehaubursin.com/About Tue, 11 Jul 2023 01:17:20 +0000 Christophe's Videos https://christophehaubursin.com/About <img width="2604" height="1740" width_o="2604" height_o="1740" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/6f5ddefd870920567064f2e67209942e692e0f7b4fb2228d236caa562e1c9321/Screen-Shot-2023-07-10-at-9.34.23-PM.png" data-mid="184713458" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/6f5ddefd870920567064f2e67209942e692e0f7b4fb2228d236caa562e1c9321/Screen-Shot-2023-07-10-at-9.34.23-PM.png" /> I’m a New York-based producer, editor, and host specializing in explainer journalism.&nbsp; I’ve worked on&nbsp;TV shows, YouTube series, and&nbsp;mystery-solving&nbsp;investigations.👋️ Say hi! &nbsp; https://christophehaubursin.com/Creative-Dialogues Thu, 19 Oct 2023 22:38:27 +0000 Christophe's Videos https://christophehaubursin.com/Creative-Dialogues A short film I worked on as a video editor and sound designer: IN 2023, I edited and sound designed an episode of Creative Dialogues, a short documentary series funded by Runway Studios that captures artists in conversation about the future of creativity. In this episode,&nbsp;writer and Grammy-nominated musician Claire Evans sat down for an unscripted conversation with celebrated novelist Stephen Marche.&nbsp;