Channel Influence Report

Jeremy Howard

145.0K subscribers · 10 videos in database · 10 analyzed

Executive Summary

Stated Purpose

Deep learning is transforming the world. We are making deep learning easier to use and getting more people from all backgrounds involved through our free courses for coders, software library, cutting-edge research, and community. The world needs eve...

Operative Pattern

Across 10 videos, this channel demonstrates low persuasion intensity, primarily through Performed authenticity. Recurring themes suggest consistent operative goals beyond stated content.

Key Metrics

31%
Avg Influence
Low
87%
Avg Transparency
Transparent

Performed authenticity

The deliberate construction of "realness" — confessional tone, casual filming, strategic vulnerability — designed to lower your guard. When someone appears unpolished and honest, you evaluate their claims less critically. The spontaneity is rehearsed.

Goffman's dramaturgy (1959); Audrezet et al. (2020) on performed authenticity

Primary Technique
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Channel Rating

Open Persuader Lower influence than 49% of analyzed videos

Moderate persuasion used transparently. The channel is upfront about its perspective — this is rhetoric, not manipulation.

Based on 4307 videos analyzed across all channels on Bouncer.

What's Valuable Here

Persuasion Dimensions

Story Shaping
36%
Emotional Appeal
30%
Call to Action
28%
Implicit Claims
23%
Engagement Mechanics
15%
Group Characterization
11%

Most Used Techniques

Performed authenticity

The deliberate construction of "realness" — confessional tone, casual filming, strategic vulnerability — designed to lower your guard. When someone appears unpolished and honest, you evaluate their claims less critically. The spontaneity is rehearsed.

Goffman's dramaturgy (1959); Audrezet et al. (2020) on performed authenticity

5 videos

Surrogate Validation

This technique was detected by AI but doesn't yet map to our curated glossary. We're tracking its usage patterns.

1 video

Viewer Guidance

Consider alternative frames

Information is consistently shaped from one angle. Seek out how other sources present the same facts.