Matt GrayAug 5, 2023
“Channels that your Audience Watches”
I don’t think I’m surprised by any of this.
AraAug 7, 2023
Show threadMatt Gray

All but one of them however are men.
Give yourself some variety and watch & subscribe to these wonderful people:

https://youtube.com/@simonegiertz
https://youtube.com/@BeckyStern
https://youtube.com/@EmilyTheEngineer
https://youtube.com/@AliceTyrell
https://youtube.com/@Ruth_Amos
https://youtube.com/@katzcreates
https://youtube.com/@Estefannie
https://youtube.com/@SophsNotes
https://youtube.com/@ArielWaldman
https://youtube.com/@alispagnola
https://youtube.com/@maddiemoate
https://youtube.com/@braincraft
https://youtube.com/@xylafoxlin
https://youtube.com/@GetHandsDirty

Simone Giertz

Inventor and breaker of things. Creator of https://yetch.store/ Want to send me something? All poop-free packages go here: 3183 Wilshire Blvd Ste 196L Los Angeles CA 90010 United States

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Show threadPaul MartinAug 5, 2023
@mattgrayyes Don't forget Dr. Becky, Fran Blanche, Physics Girl (hopefully she'll be well soon), Sabine Hossenfelder, Kathy Loves Physics, The Vintage Space, etc.
Show threadPhil M0OFXAug 5, 2023
@nowster @mattgrayyes I'd suggest Quinn Dunki (Blondihacks) too. She mostly does videos on machining and model engineering, but even if you're not into that, her way of explaining it is absolutely addictive. Real "enthusiastic geek, geeking out" energy.
Show threadKristof ProvostAug 5, 2023
@philpem @nowster @mattgrayyes She’s fantastic and the only reason I’m not watching her latest work right now is that I’m at a concert.
Show threadGraham DunningAug 5, 2023
@mattgrayyes great list! Many of them new to me, have followed
Show threadSeb Lee-DelisleAug 5, 2023
@mattgrayyes my YouTube audience skews male so much. I hate it but then also it may be that YouTube guesses gender from your viewing habits?
Show threadWouter 🛰️Aug 5, 2023

@seb_ly @mattgrayyes That's linked to how do people find new creators i'm sure!
For me it's through recommendation by other creators and collaborations, and zero percent through YouTubes algorithm.

I filter out all generated lists through a browser plugin so I only experience YouTube through my subscriptions. All discovery is done through existing creators I am subbed to or direct recommendations from friends or the internet.

I bet the algorithm biases recommendations partially on gender.

Show threadRenéeAug 5, 2023
@seb_ly The thing is, that reinforces the problem. Why aren't woman creators more popular? Well... why aren't women creators recommended at the same rate as men making videos in a "male"-coded subject? I get pegged as a dude because I like DIY, science and tech content... and it recommends men to me too. Do men not watch women in that space? Is it because they don't know or choose not to? @mattgrayyes
Show threadSeb Lee-DelisleAug 5, 2023
@reneestephen @mattgrayyes I totally agree. It’s a massive failure of the algorithm
Show threadChris MansonAug 5, 2023
@mattgrayyes thanks! Subscribed to them all 🎉
Show threadWouter 🛰️Aug 5, 2023

@mattgrayyes I am wondering how YouTube compiles that list. Is it based on channel size, audience watch time of other channels, click through rate on suggestions....?

I wonder if I could easily find out my subscription gender bias ..I certainly could look through hundreds of subscriptions. I am genuinely curious if the predominantly male audience has a predominantly male subbox. That is: do all the people that watch you and identify as male also mainly subscribe to other male creators?

Show threadQuixoticgeekAug 5, 2023
@mattgrayyes add blondihacks to that list. She's great.
Show threadSteve Aug 7, 2023
@mattgrayyes Can I throw https://www.youtube.com/@laurakampf in there - brilliant channel.
Laura Kampf

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Show threadMatt FosterAug 8, 2023
@mattgrayyes thank you! I only subbed to about half prior 👏