Encyclopedia of Useless Facts on Unbelievable Human Beings
Season 1
While discovering different kinds of humans worldwide and viewing them from various perspectives, we get to learn about ourselves.
Where to Watch Encyclopedia of Useless Facts on Unbelievable Human Beings • Season 1
9 Episodes
- Loving Oneself
E2Loving OneselfThe members gather at a cafe that Young Ha and the Encyclopedia series crossed paths many times. Each member picks a certain person that best explains the concept of love as they see it. This week, they explore characters from the French Revolution to the modern era. Stay tuned for peculiar philosophical musings and banter. - The Subject of Our Love
E3The Subject of Our LoveA special guest, Screenwriter Jeong Seo Kyeong, joins the members this week to discuss the kind of people we love. Sang Wook mentions Richard Feynman, one of the greatest physicists, as someone he loves. Lee Ho mentions his colleague who has deep love for humanity. As a huge fan of Seo Kyeong’s, RM gets to ask numerous questions about her works. Stay tuned to hear more stories from them! - People Who Made Miracles
E4People Who Made MiraclesAs Christmas is approaching, the members talk about miracles and people who made miracles. They first discuss the origin of Santa Claus and the anthropological meaning behind it. Then each member starts presenting their stories, which are about people who created miracles, such as Viktor Frankl, Ernest Shackleton, the Roebling Family, and more. - People You Want to Award
E5People You Want to AwardToday, the members talk about people they’d want to award as the year 2022 is coming to an end. Once again, various people from different fields are mentioned. Dr. Sim talks about the seamstresses who made spacesuits for Apollo 11. Dr. Kim Sang Wook mentions Jared Diamon who went beyond his field and studied a different field. Young Ha mentions the medical staff who are still battling against the pandemic. Stay tuned to hear more stories from them! - A Person Who Will Change Our Future
E6A Person Who Will Change Our FutureThis week, the members talk about people whom they think will change our future. Various figures are mentioned, such as Elon Musk, Marcel Duchamp, Frances Glessner Lee, and others. As it’s the talk of the future, they discuss what life would be like on Mars. Dr. Kim talks about Duchamp’s view on arts and how we can apply that to our view on AI and robots. Stay tuned for more interesting stories! - Humanity’s Dark Past
E7Humanity’s Dark PastThis week, the members begin their talk by discussing Alzheimer’s. They talk about the importance of keeping records and how writing helps protect human dignity. Then they move on to talk about humanity’s dark past. Lee Ho talks about witch hunts, and Sang Wook mentions the man who brought about the darkest age in the history of humankind, Adolf Hitler. - Monstrous Humans
E8Monstrous HumansThis week, the members talk about people who are like monsters. Kim Sang Wook initially thought of Frankenstein, but he decided to talk about Yi Sang, the great poet. Kim Young Ha talks about Mary Shelley who wrote “Frankenstein.” Lee Ho talks about James Fallon, a neuroscientist who claimed to be psychopathic. Stay tuned to find out their definition of monstrous humans! - Encyclopedia Compilation
E9Encyclopedia CompilationThis week, the members gather to wrap up the season and to talk about the untold stories. From Professor Lee’s dad jokes to a surprise guest, Kim Eun Hee, this week’s episode is packed with lots of fun stories to catch. Dr. Kim finally defines who he is, and the rest of the members also share how they’d describe themselves.
