Marques Brownlee
By Latrice Benson,
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Diverse channel aims to make tech understandable.
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What’s It About?
MARQUES BROWNLEE is a YouTube channel that explores everything related to technology. Since 2008, Marques has used his channel to offer tutorials, share product reviews and conduct interviews with STEM icons like Neil deGrasse Tyson, Elon Musk, Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg. Marques' channel has gained over 10 million subscribers and is growing everyday. His channel focuses on topics like new phone releases, holograms and even the evolution of the Nintendo Gameboy. As a person of color, Marques is a notable example of representation in the STEM world where people of color have traditionally been underrepresented. In addition to the Marques Brownlee YouTube channel, viewers can find out even more about technology and Marques on his podcast, Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast and some of his other YouTube channels.
Is It Any Good?
Whether you're a technology wizard or struggle to figure out how to use a smartphone, Marques' channel offers something for all levels of technological understanding. His unique approach to STEM related topics intertwines lifestyle and charisma that adds to the charm of his channel. Marques is a star whose future is very bright.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the theme of curiosity found throughout Marques Brownlee's channel . What is curiosity? How has curiosity contributed to Marques' success?
There is an underrepresentation of minority groups in STEM. Why is the presence and success of someone like Marques important?
Marques does a lot of reviews on technological products. Why is it important to think critically before purchasing new technology?
YouTube Details
- Genre: Lifestyle
- Topics: STEM , Great Boy Role Models
- Character Strengths: Curiosity
- Last updated: August 10, 2023
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