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Adapting The Dragon Tyrant
- CGP Grey adapted Nick Bostrom's philosophical paper "The Fable of the Dragon Tyrant" into a YouTube video.
- The original plan was a quick project, but the adaptation turned complex and time-consuming.
Challenges of Adapting Complex Texts
- Adapting complex written work into video requires selective cutting while keeping coherence.
- It is harder than it seems because you must maintain the essence and flow of the original story.
Prefer Shorter Videos
- When creating videos, it's better to make them slightly shorter than too long.
- Audience engagement favors a concise video that leaves them wanting more rather than confusion or impatience.