A Note About Objectivity
One of my favourite video projects is in some peril.
Objectivity is the video series where we look at historic items and papers from various archives and museums.
Most (but not all) of the objects are science-related… and most (but not all) have been filmed at The Royal Society.
From 2015 to 2023 the channel received support from the Royal Society itself.
This funding made it possible to travel to London and employ the services of our excellent videographer and editor James Hennessy.
Unfortunately that funding has come to an end.
I have nothing but gratitude for the opportunity and understand that priorities change. The Royal Society has our eternal thanks for helping Objectivity come into existence.
But we would like to continue - and need some help.
Objectivity is beloved by its audience, although its viewership is smaller than other projects like Numberphile and Periodic Videos.
The channel does not have a big enough audience to sustain itself with advertising.
I think our best option is to grow its number of Patreon supporters.
We already have a great base of supporters - see them here - but would like to encourage YOU to join them by signing up here.
Patrons get access to extra material, including behind the scenes photos, hi-res images of objects and papers, and bonus footage.
And from now on, supporters at the ESTEEMED PATRON level and above will be credited on the videos (example at end of our latest video).
For those not inclined to use Patreon, you can make a one-off donation here. Any help is gratefully received.
BUT AS ALWAYS THE BEST WAY TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL IS BY WATCHING AND SUBSCRIBING.
We are grateful to everyone who takes the time to watch the videos - we love making them.
I should note that while Royal Society funding has ceased, their generous co-operation has not. We’re still welcome to film with Keith Moore, Rupert Baker and the library team. We plan to keep visiting and show you more treasures from the society’s wonderful store rooms.
The society staff have been incredibly helpful and patient with us over many years - they are superstars.
We also hope to go further afield and show you more treasures from other collections. (We have already been to some cool places, like NASA and a mummy’s resting place)
And we also hope to keep bringing you special guests like those featured in this ever-growing playlist.
