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This ape became the first of its kind to beat Minecraft.

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Why it worked

The video leverages a surprising and novel concept (an ape playing Minecraft) to capture attention. It then pivots to another intriguing scientific advancement (brain cells playing Doom), creating a comparison that sparks curiosity and discussion.

Summary

The video discusses an ape named Kanzi that has reportedly beaten Minecraft, showcasing its ability to play the game using a touchscreen. It also contrasts this with scientists training human brain cells to play Doom, questioning which feat is more impressive.

Structure

1Ape beats Minecraft
2Ape plays on touchscreen
3Brain cells play Doom
4Comparison of feats

Product placement

Minecraft (game), Doom (game), Kanzi (ape)

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THIS APE BECAME THE FIRST OF ITS KIND TO BEAT MINECRAFT AFTER YOUTUBER DOG, WHAT DO YOU MEAN? APE BEAT MINECRAFT? SO APPARENTLY WE HAVE APES THAT ARE FULL ON GAMING YOUTUBERS NOW. IT HIT A WATER BUCKET CLUTCH WHILE FIGHTING THE ENDER DRAGON. HOW MUCH TRAINING DID THIS THING GO THROUGH? NOW IT DOESN'T ACTUALLY HOLD A CONTROLLER. IT PLAYS ON A TOUCHSCREEN ONE HANDED, WHICH MIGHT ACTUALLY BE MORE IMPRESSIVE. IT KILLED THE ENDER DRAGON WITH A BOW. EVERYONE FREAKED OUT WHEN THEY TAUGHT CHIMPS HOW TO USE ASL, BUT THIS MIGHT BE EVEN CRAZIER. TELL IT KNOWS. IT JUST BEAT. SO HOW WAS ALL OF THIS COMMUNICATED TO THIS APE? NOW THIS HAPPENED BACK IN 2024. AND ALL I'M SAYING IS, THIS APE COULD HAVE BEEN THE SIXTH HUNTER OF A MISSED OPPORTUNITY FOR DREAM. SCIENTISTS HAVE TRAINED 200,000 HUMAN BRAIN CELLS GROWN ON A MICROCHIP TO "PLAY" THE ORIGINAL DOOM. IF THE NEURONS FIRE IN A SPECIFIC PATTERN, DOOMGUY SHOOTS. IF THEY FIRE IN ANOTHER PATTERN, HE MOVES RIGHT, AND SO ON. WE GREW A HUMAN BRAIN FUSED TO A DIGITAL RENDITION OF HELL, AND IT CAN PLAY A GUN. BUT LET ME THINK'S MORE IMPRESSIVE. TEACHING AN APE HOW TO PLAY MINECRAFT OR RUNNING MINECRAFT OR RUNNING DOOM ON A DISH OF BRAIN CELLS.