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 ===AlphaFold 2 Protein Structure Advancements===
-Our first video discussed the evolution and advancements of protein folding, particularly focusing on AlphaFold. He explained how AlphaFold 2 utilized a deep neural network to predict protein structures, outperforming previous versions. This also highlighted the importance of evolutionary tables and pair representations in protein structure prediction. Additionally, it mentioned how AlphaFold 2 was trained on the same data as previous versions but with improved machine learning, leading to better results. It also touched on how AlphaFold 2's EvoFormer built separate towers for evolutionary and geometric information, which contributed to the model's accuracy. Lastly, the video mentioned the potential applications of AlphaFold 2's advancements, such as vaccine development and understanding diseases better.
+Our first video (a Veritasium production) discussed the evolution and advancements of protein folding, particularly focusing on AlphaFold. He explained how AlphaFold 2 utilized a deep neural network to predict protein structures, outperforming previous versions. This also highlighted the importance of evolutionary tables and pair representations in protein structure prediction. Additionally, it mentioned how AlphaFold 2 was trained on the same data as previous versions but with improved machine learning, leading to better results. It also touched on how AlphaFold 2's EvoFormer built separate towers for evolutionary and geometric information, which contributed to the model's accuracy. Lastly, the video mentioned the potential applications of AlphaFold 2's advancements, such as vaccine development and understanding diseases better.
 ===AI Development and Global Power===
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 ===Science Communication and Anti-Academia Sentiments===
-The third video, Professor Dave Explains, discussed various topics including science communication, the scientific community, and the potential for anti-establishment and anti-academia sentiments to encourage science denial. Prof Dave praised some of Sabina Hasenfelder's work as solid science communication, but highlighted what he considers problematic undercurrents in her content. He criticized Sabina's anti-academia rhetoric, likening it to Eric Weinstein's stance, and pointed out that her anti-establishment tone can resonate with science deniers. Prof Dave also expressed concern over Sabina's audience and her potential influence on public perception of science.
+The third video (by Professor Dave Explains) discussed various topics including science communication, the scientific community, and the potential for anti-establishment and anti-academia sentiments to encourage science denial. Prof Dave praised some of Sabina Hasenfelder's work as solid science communication, but highlighted what he considers problematic undercurrents in her content. He criticized Sabina's anti-academia rhetoric, likening it to Eric Weinstein's stance, and pointed out that her anti-establishment tone can resonate with science deniers. Prof Dave also expressed concern over Sabina's audience and her potential influence on public perception of science.
 ===Sabina's Anti-Establishment Rhetoric Critique===