Channel Title: Stated Casually Channel Description: My name is Jon Perry, you may know me from the Stated Clearly YouTube channel where I do science animations intended for use in public classrooms. Because animation is time consuming, and because some issues people have with science, especially evolution, deal with religion and aren't always appropriate for public classroom discussions, I started this second channel to communicate with viewers on a more regular basis. Here I discuss genetics, evolution, science, and the interplay of science with religion within Western culture. I also do behind the scenes stuff on animation, do silly experiments with my nephew. It's pretty fun. Enjoy! <video> 🦜 Is This Parrot Video Real? Nope 🦜 Description: In this video, I dive into the viral vid of a green parrot 'protecting' its chicks in an open nest. At first glance, it looks heartwarming, but there’s something off. Parrot species don’t make cup-like nests like this – most nest in tree hollows or other cavities. Furthermore, when you look closely, you’ll see signs of AI generation: the smooth textures, the unusual pose, and the overall polished look that’s just a bit too perfect. AI-generated videos like this are designed to look striking but often miss small biological details. Watch to learn why this ‘cute’ photo doesn’t hold up under scrutiny and how to spot AI images in nature photography. #debunk #Parrots #FakePhoto #AnimalFacts #DeepFake </video> <video> Dog fail Description: </video> <video> Richard Dawkins, Steven Pinker, and Jerry Coyne walk into a bar... Description: #biology #woman #transgender Here's Coyne's article on all this: https://whyevolutionistrue.com/2024/12/28/the-ffrf-removed-my-piece-on-the-biological-definition-of-woman/ </video> <video> Owl Reacts to Total Solar Eclipse! Description: This is Morgan the Owl at Chintimini Wildlife Center. This was filmed during totality, 2017, at her home at the wildlife center in Corvallis Oregon. Her reaction was great! Morgan is a Spotted Owl/Barred Owl hybrid. She was born in the wild but was hit by a car and blinded in one eye. She was deemed non-releasable byh officials at Oregon Fish and Wildlife due to the injury, and so they permitted us to keep her so she could live out her life at the center. </video> <video> Protein folding Description: In this configuration of my model, I'm simulating protein folding. The magnetic beads represent positive and negatively charged side-chains. After making this, I reconfigured it to simulate DNA. Video on that coming soon! </video> <video> Richard Dawkins discusses a possible future where Earth life expands throughout the cosmos. Description: How likely is it that Earth life will make it big in cosmos? Is a Star Trek future possible for us? Maybe... hear what Jon Perry and Richard Dawkins have to say about this here. #Richard Dawkins #Jon Perry #Cosmos </video> <video> Jon Perry was a Creationist #evolution #creation #faith Description: When I was a kid, I was taught to be afraid of science by my creationist Sunday-school teacher. </video> <video> life will find a... Ovipositor Description: The ovipositor (or "egg depositor") is the organ on the tail end of many insects used to help lay eggs. In the case of the grasshopper, it has been modified for digging/scrapping. In the case of honey bees, it has been modified for stinging and is no longer directly used to lay eggs. </video> <video> Happy Thanksgiving from Jon Perry Description: Discover the Hidden World of Pond Water Biodiversity Take a drop of pond water, place it under a microscope, and you’ll uncover an alien-like world teeming with life. Among the stars of this miniature ecosystem is Paramecium, a ciliate covered in tiny hair-like structures, swimming gracefully in search of food. You might also spot Euglena, a versatile little critter that blurs the line between plant and animal, photosynthesizing when sunlight’s available and hunting like a predator when it’s not. Rotifers, with their spinning crowns of cilia, whirl around like tiny aquatic vacuum cleaners. Even tardigrades—microscopic “water bears” famous for their survival skills—might make an appearance. These organisms play critical roles in nutrient cycling and the food chain, keeping the pond's ecosystem balanced. By observing them, we get a glimpse of biodiversity on a scale that’s often overlooked but essential to life on Earth. </video> <video> You are a colony Description: Giraffes have the same number of neck bones you have. </video> <video> Full video: Um... These are not nanobots. Description: A video has gone viral on Twitter claiming that all of us have been tricked. Is it true or does America just need a refresher lesson on Brownian motion and how microscopes work? Here's the twitter video: https://x.com/ChildrensHD/status/1845970362971853192 </video> <video> RFK, are you okay? Description: This is an iron lung, it was used to help Polio patients breath. Polio is a virus that in the early 1900s, paralyzed roughly 16,000 Americans children per year. If paralyzed to the point of not breathing, patients lay inside the iron lung with just their heads sticking out, their bodies sealed in the chamber. A pump underneath runs on a motor, one on the back can be powered by hand, to push and pull air in and out of the lungs. Patients typically stayed in iron lungs for just a few weeks or months, but some, like Paul Alexander, had to use one of these space coffins for over 70 years. He died just a few months ago. </video> <video> Learn how to test claims for yourself in the full video Description: Brownian motion describes the erratic, random movement of tiny particles suspended in a fluid (liquid or gas). This phenomenon results from countless collisions between the particles and the much smaller, fast-moving molecules of the fluid, which are invisible to the naked eye. The motion was first observed by botanist Robert Brown in 1827 while examining pollen grains in water. Understanding the Cause The jiggling motion happens because the fluid molecules, moving at high speeds due to thermal energy, hit the suspended particles from different angles and with varying intensities. Since these collisions are uneven and constantly changing, the suspended particles move in a seemingly random way. This randomness can be influenced by factors like temperature—the higher the temperature, the more vigorous the movement. Significance in Science Brownian motion was crucial in providing evidence for the existence of atoms and molecules, which were once only theoretical. Albert Einstein's 1905 mathematical analysis of Brownian motion further solidified the atomic theory, demonstrating that these random movements could be predicted statistically and directly linked to molecular behavior, bridging observations to the kinetic theory of heat. </video> <video> Darwin vs Irreducible Complexity: Why evolution by natural selection remains unshaken Description: What process could have generated the sophisticated complexity of the human eye, the elegance of the bacterial flagellum, or the fine-tuned structure of a honey bee’s stinger? After more than 160 years of intense debate, evolution by natural selection continues to be the most powerful explanation. Since Darwin first published his theory in 1859, many of the world’s best and brightest have tried to prove him wrong. While some skeptics are driven by a sincere desire for scientific progress, many who protest are fueled by theological concerns, while others simply find it too hard to believe that Darwin’s simple process could generate such spectacular complexity. The most famous attempt to dethrone Darwin in living memory is the argument from Irreducible Complexity by professor Michael Behe. In this presentation, Jon Perry explains what Irreducible Complexity is, attempts to steel-man Behe’s argument in its strongest possible form, and then shows why the argument ultimately fails by demonstrating that normal biological evolution (descent with modification acted upon by natural selection) is fully capable of generating irreducibly complex traits. </video> <video> Sarracenia purpurea: Canada's Deadly Secret Description: Join me as we explore the fascinating world of Sarracenia purpurea, Canada’s native carnivorous pitcher plant. We’ll head into the wild to find these remarkable plants in their natural habitat and uncover how they’ve evolved to trap and digest prey. Under the microscope, we’ll examine their “teeth”—downward-facing hairs technically called trichomes. These structures play a crucial role in trapping insects and preventing their escape. Discover the incredible adaptations that allow these plants to thrive in nutrient-poor environments. A closer look at nature’s quiet ingenuity, right here in Canada. </video>

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My name is Jon Perry, you may know me from the Stated Clearly YouTube channel where I do science animations intended for use in public classrooms. Because animation is time consuming, and because some issues people have with science, especially evolution, deal with religion and aren't always appropriate for public classroom discussions, I started this second channel to communicate with viewers on a more regular basis.

Here I discuss genetics, evolution, science, and the interplay of science with religion within Western culture. I also do behind the scenes stuff on animation, do silly experiments with my nephew. It's pretty fun. Enjoy!

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