The short version

Hank Green predicted on February 15, 2023: “I think that the most popular form of science communication five years from now will probably... Well, at the moment, I don't actually know the answer to that question today. What is it? It's probably YouTube videos. It's probably YouTube videos. And I would venture that it will be YouTube videos then as…

Prediction by

Hank Green

On February 15, 2023

“I think that the most popular form of science communication five years from now will probably... Well, at the moment, I don't actually know the answer to that question today. What is it? It's probably YouTube videos. It's probably YouTube videos. And I would venture that it will be YouTube videos then as well.”

Follow-up

As of August 2026, YouTube remains the primary platform for long-form science communication. The prediction is partially verified but not yet fully testable due to the 5-year horizon (prediction made Feb 2023 for Feb 2028). The current trajectory is consistent with his forecast.

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