I think it can either be a well done and presented critique or explanation from a passionate and educated mind or a nothing-burger-click-baiting-opinion-based-intellectual-inflation-based rant.
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idk if it counts as a video essay in the traditional sense but "White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Nation's Divide" absolutely slays https://youtu.be/YBYUET24K1c reply
Do I ever!
Eddy Burback's video essays are always a fun time if you're into social commentary especially related to technology and AI. I like that he's not just talking at the camera. Shanspear does social commentary too, but speaks more about women.
F.D signifier if you're into leftie politics. Big Joel dabbles in politic as well but with a lig...... reply