How Do We Capture Emotional Honesty?

I had been a relatively close follower of Tom Scott when I first came across this video on his second Youtube channel, a space where he focuses on long-form versions of his usual work; mini-documentaries with him as the subject; a science-based style of gonzo-journalism.

The thumbnail and title leads one to believe there will be a certain level of goofiness pervading the video, or at the very least, a certain shallow clickbait element, designed to draw you in, and ultimately, disappoint you.

But here, the opposite is true.

Tom underplays what I found to be one of the most moving pieces of Art I’ve ever absorbed on the platform. Something smothered in a rare element of genuine humanity. Nothing forced or held back to save face or seem strong. Just an honest expression of emotion. A creative piece ripe to resonated with…