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Always a good day when there's a new Waldemar video! Thanks Perspective.

28:56 - LOL "Why would you take photographs with a mobile phone?" This is great. Mr Janusziak I think you can let your documentaries go to KZread a little sooner than this.

Another excellent documentary by Waldemar! Seeing those OLD mobile phones took me back to my younger days, lol.

@emsnewssupkis6453

Жыл бұрын

Yes, the Japanese are so...retro. The clothes are retro, too. Waldemar is retro so he thinks this is chick.

@umbomb

Жыл бұрын

from 2001

Yay! A Saturday off and a Waldemar video I haven't seen! Thank you for a stimulating alternative to listening to Reddit stories

I am fascinated by the concept of using robotics to help older adults deal with the lack of laborers who are willing to work in assisted living centers. Wow. This just may work.

@gerardvila4685

Жыл бұрын

@@NeungView My dad retired at 65 but went on writing geophysics papers until he died age 90. He hated computers but he used one every day.

@TheSuzberry

Жыл бұрын

@@NeungView ME. Many people of my generation are the programmers who created the technology we all use. And I want my robot puppy. This is an old video and there’s been plenty of time to get it to the States from Japan.

@megancrager4397

Жыл бұрын

Look what the lockdowns did to the people in nursing homes 😔 Imagine how dehumanizing robots could be if used in place of humans...

@ASLsoFine

Жыл бұрын

@@TheSuzberry My friend had one of these (not the lion cub, the flop ear one.) It's cute. Called Aibo, and now they have it in less metallic colors. You can check it out online.

This video totally sums up Japan. It's a future which is now over 20 years in the past.

Thank you for this view of Japanese culture and the demonstration of sitting on a toilet there. You always surprise, educate and amuse.

@emsnewssupkis6453

Жыл бұрын

Yes, a toilet with all sorts of electrical things that break down easily! Amazing. Need to call an electrician who costs more than an expensive plumber to fix the stupid thing.

That was by far the most eye opening doco I’ve seen in years, thank you for taking the time to educate the suspicious westerners like myself!

I"ve watched many documentaries on Japan, artificial things, robots and their effect on the Japanese society. But I've never watched anything like this. Waldermar, if you're reading this, Thank You. You've helped me understand the world better, one documentary at a time.

@emsnewssupkis6453

Жыл бұрын

Waldemar went to retro Japan to marvel about electronics when Japan is living in the past, not the future. Robot toys are not the future, nothing is more boring than a toy that obeys all orders and has no personality. I grew up raising and training animals on a ranch and continued in the cities I lived in and now live on my farm again with...living animals who have all sorts of personalities and skills and are a constant wonder even the wild animals at my feeders. I tame them and interact with them all.

30:08 the oldest Bonsai in Japan. Very interesting to see

Oooo i would love to see this updated

Waldemar rocks! Obrigado por mais um vídeo interessante e educacional!

@danielboard9510

Жыл бұрын

There is something interesting about the way he educates. He breaks down the language of art!!!

Windows 7 computers, flip phones, this is a very old film, before smartphones, probably 2008 or so.

@abielcotto2392

Жыл бұрын

2000

`Another entertaining (and always educational) documentary with Waldemar Januszczak...Thank you!

One lesson we can take from this doco... technology sure moves fast. Hilarious to see all that antiquated junk that's all now landfill!

Dear Perspective! Would it be possible to mention how old the films are, please? I hadn't a clou with this one until I saw a mobile phone... :-D Well, not only this film, the others too, please :-)

@andybaldman

Жыл бұрын

It’s usually in the copyright message at the end of the film. But yes, they should put it in the titles and description.

@jeff__w

Жыл бұрын

*Perspective* really is negligent-there’s no getting around it-when it comes to providing the original release date (and other information) of each of the videos it posts on KZread. This one, first released in 2000 under the title “Travels in Virtual Japan,” may be the oldest so far but the Januszczak videos posted on this channel range from that year to 2018 (the video about US art). It would be better, as *andybaldman* says, if the channel owners provided more complete information.

@przytulanka1979

Жыл бұрын

There was a 2000 Tigers calendar on the wall.

@alphabeta492

Жыл бұрын

Waldemar has an IMDB page with all listings.

I think the difference is, in the West, "artificial" tends to be unhealthy and, or destructive. It seems, in the East, they've found a way to be creative without also being destructive or unhealthy.

@megancrager4397

Жыл бұрын

Artificial can absolutely benefit! Just depends on the issue. In many ways natural anything is always better. Things you USE can be great! Things you ingest or absorb? Bad. Anything that actually goes IN the body definitely poses more of a risk.

Waldemar is stealing the show. Im too compelled by the force of his personality to remember a damn thing. Love love this man!

I love everything Waldemar does!! He’s awesome if him and Lucy Worsly (think I spelled wrong) had there own documentary channel I’d watch little else!

@jarlsoars1150

Жыл бұрын

Lucy Worsley is very entertaining and charming. Waldemar's docs are really awesome, especially the ones about art. I also really like any doc with Michael Wood and Bettany Hughes. Was also a big fan of James Burke's 'Connections' series.

@adamadams6740

Жыл бұрын

@@jarlsoars1150 thanks

"Now why would you take a picture with your mobile phone?" classic

Wal, I lived, loved and worked there in the 80s and 90s. Yours is the first doc (even though it's dated!) that focuses on what any Japphile knows: the Japanese are from another, more advanced planet. And of course any Japanese person worth their salt will tell you the same thing - after a few beers....

OMG our boy Waldemar in japan during the golden era, perfection.

Excellent. Also makes one think.

Incredible episode. Good to see you, again, Waldemar and in such a modern setting. Culture shock😆I'll just share this now. Thanks.

Your pieces, always engaging, are becoming more and more fascinating. Bravo!

Another great Waldemar video!

I love all of Waldemar's videos but pawning off one that is 22 years old but with today's upload date on it really is bad form. Please include filming dates and other relevant information in the title or description so that your viewers don't feel duped. That's just cheating.

@danielboard9510

Жыл бұрын

To be fair, Perspective put these videos up under license. So they are not making the content. If you want the production information, then visit Waldemar's iMDB page.

@jeff__w

Жыл бұрын

@@danielboard9510 Whether or not the videos are posted under license, it would be better if *Perspective* included the production information, including the year, in the video title or at least the description. That way viewers would not be surprised by the age of the video (as some commenters are here).

@danielboard9510

Жыл бұрын

@@jeff__w Really? If you feel that strong about it, let them know. Not me.

@jeff__w

Жыл бұрын

@@danielboard9510 Well, I'm not insane about it but I think it would be better practice. (I think it would also be good if the channel owner(s) made it easier to watch the Januszczak videos that were made as a series _as a series,_ that is, in order, but this video isn't one of those.) Maybe I'll write to them and let them know - they never respond to these comments.

@m.moolhuysen5456

Жыл бұрын

It explains why the concept of Vocaloids was not included, it predates that by 8 years

Fascinating and informative as always......thanks Waldemar

It would be great to have original filming / air dates listed. Thanks.

'Why would you take photographs with a mobile phone?' WJ asks, much as Michelangelo asked why 2 coats of trade emulsion wouldn't do to paint a ceiling.

My goodness: what an interesting concept twist! Thanks for this, Waldemar!

Waldemar: "Why would you take photographs with a mobile phone?" The future: " Hello!"

Thank you Waldemar for your high quality information 🔔 You are always the best 💜😉🌷

1999 called, it wants it's documentary back

I enjoy your videos alot, you make me laugh!

That "Lion, dog Robot" transported me back to early 2000 Janet Jackson's video Is All For You! I knew right away this was film years ago, but I love anything involving Waldemar and Japan so it is fantastic anyway!! Thanks for the upload!! keep thee coming Perspective...

I saw the this show years ago. Perspective picked them up, so they can drive you mad with all the ads. If you have a smart tv, cast the video to your tv, then use your remote too zap through the ads.

👌👍amazing documentary, I could keep watching if it was4 hours long, you’re a real gem to listen to, thank you 🙏🙏 from Haiti 🇭🇹

Let's dedicate this awesome documentary those who need to become your supporters from now on, seeking for inspirations, understanding the fine arts and the human nature better, Maestro Waldemar, always by your side

That is a xviii century controversy about French and British gardens..where this famous French poet whose name i forgot said " to the caprice of art we have to have Nature stepping of"..

Why would you want to take photos with your mobile phone? Loved this looking back from today's experiences.😄

those phones tell how old this video is. would love to see a more current version too.

2:49 Automata have existed in the West since ancient times right up until now. The town hall clock in Prague, for example, was installed in 1410. More than 500 years ago and that's just one example.

Loved this. Two thoughts: from what Waldemar tells us the robots are not new technology to the Japanese but a continuation of millennia of robot development; and when I took a look at the phones I realized that this is very old and I wonder where my computerized toilet and puppy are.

This is like a time capsule.

Cool! Very Cool! Waldemar is tops!🙃 Sugoii da yo!

Walderman and David Edinburgh what ever the topic they know how to attract you attention like it's best docu you ever seen thanks again 🙌🏼

Waldemar spoke with a different intonation in his older vids. He’s much more natural now.

@emsnewssupkis6453

Жыл бұрын

This video is an 'older video.' 20 years older.

The cellphone part is def amusing now

34:46 and they got an interview with Miyamoto! Your videos are always the highest quality, thank you

I can’t hear Add N to (X)‘s “Plug Me In” without remembering its original video. God I miss the 90s.

"Why would you take pictures with a mobile phone?" - Waldemar Januszczak

29:00 "why would you take photographs with a mobile phone" 😅 how times have changed

Super quaint the cell phone talk. Lol

The big question seems to be: can you buy it and make a profit to someone else.

excellent as always ..lets get Brian Sewell on here

In a way (it never occurred to me) my phone ,and my connection to the world via the internet are really a giver of stability and friendship for me..along with my live cat as a pet,I find comfort in knowledge and learning and have not had any desire to watch "fake" tv in years....other than "The Walking Dead " and "Game of Thrones' that is...I would fit perfectly in with modern Japan...

Omg how long ago this was made! Flip phones, crazy ideas about cameras in the phone! Like....2002?2003?

@jeff__w

Жыл бұрын

This video, with the original title _Travels in Virtual Japan,_ was released in 2000.

Terrific film, even if dated!

29:03 Lmao watching this on my mobile phone Waldemar

this is up there with chris marker's wonderful doc on tokyo, except waldemar dances.

I enjoy this channel, and Waldemar's profiles particularly. My question for this episode is, will the more technologically advanced countries really be better off on the day the robots rebel? 🤔😅😱🤖

@emsnewssupkis6453

Жыл бұрын

Read Asimov's book about Solaria. When humans don't need each other and use mainly robots, eventually all the humans cease to procreate and die off leaving robots behind. Japan has one of the very lowest birth rates in the world and the population is already dropping, not growing and when the WWII super elderly die and their first generation of post war babies die of old age, the population of Japan will be below half of what it is today.

@uremawifenowdave

Жыл бұрын

I, for one, look forward to our robotic overlords.

This seems like it's 20 years old what with the flip phone and bizzarre camera lens attachment. It's not that old, of course, given Wally's apparent current age. And this platform shoe and bell bottom fad I wore in the Early 70's here in America. Good show.

I enjoyed his closing comments about Japan and the UK. I can't help but think that maybe, us British are stuck in our colonial past and Japan, were thrown into the future by the Enola Gay.

The first of many Waldemar productions I couldn't finish, maybe I just cant stand this brave new world, but jesus! robotic fish. Made me want to listen to Sid Vicious sing my way

When is this video from? About year 2000 I guess?

I haven't heard Add N to (X) in ages!

This works for the most part but for the Windows XP feeling of things and the mobiles and oh God the video games and.... is that a newspaper?

This seems like quite a while back in time?

this is pretty hilarious

47:29."...the only thing we should fear is our own irrational fear of new things" - three thumbs up.

anyone know what the song at 25:35 is called?

@andybaldman

Жыл бұрын

Disco.

What's the year of this doc?

I Love Plastic , I can not deny it

WALDEMAR!!!!!!

The Essence of Modernity is that Nothing Is Sacred

If memory serves, Oscar Wilde had some searching things to say about the artificial vs. the natural. I believe he privileges the artificial over the natural: the importance of the artificial as a veil of meaning which the artist places over the face of nature. Because the in-articulate facts of nature cannot speak, those philistines who would strip away that veil to find the literal truth behind it must always be disappointed to find…nothing. Need to re-read that essay.

Must be hella fun to surf without fearing sharks.

@PerspectiveArts

Жыл бұрын

Just go to Europe !

Maybe Morris dancing had secret meanings 🤣

Come on Waldemar the creator took 6 days to construct this rig and on the seventh day he invented cricket!

I don't mean to be a "Critic" but I certainly hope that you layed over in Hawaii after Japan and got yourself a couple of Nice Aloha shirts. Aloha

Mrs Waldamar looking at Waldamar's perfect woman creation. There's going to be words. 😂

Gasoline is just refined oil which is very natural. Same goes for mineral oil.

Great insight Waldemar! what a depressing way of life! everything under control, no spontaneity anymore! really boring and losing touch with what we are, part of nature, so artificial!

Ancient Greece had robotics in temples ,😃 but the Japanese cool too

Lovely but too many ads.

As I watch this on my iPhone 11, I’m glad mobile phones got bigger. Also prefer my sweet dog to a robot

I didn’t know the guy from Dr Feelgood made robots.

It's not true that Japan has low carcinogen consumption in their foods.

is this an old video....he looks so young and the mobile phones so dated 🤔

oh how I miss my nokia!

OMG ,this is sooo creepy,I can’t believe these sick people replace human companionship with robots .One day we will have a robot in our home that’s going to go haywire and is going to stab us in the neck while we’re asleep.

Super Mario...

That aged quickly. I am guessing it was made in 1995?

@museislander

Жыл бұрын

2000

@emsnewssupkis6453

Жыл бұрын

And Japan today has the world's highest suicide rate coupled with the world's lowest birth rate. It is terrifying, watching what is happening there now.

Fun, but technology is way beyond this now.

The author must have missed the 2002 French movie "Monique" ....

@museislander

Жыл бұрын

Yes, because that came out two years after this video was made.

@KarlDMarx

Жыл бұрын

@@museislander didn’t realise the date … but what weird idea to get a nerd to design a female body

Made in 2000.

Why would you want to take photos with your mobile phone? ...... Dates this a bit, doesn't it

Buddhism is very cool as a belief system .... not a religion at all. A practice.