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DDangMattSmith15.3M subscribers

Why Do We Fear The Uncanny Valley

52.5K views16 minSep 4, 2026
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Outlier vs channel median1.2×Comparable-age T+720h
Current velocity—needs two snapshots
Engagement2.8%likes + comments
ConfidenceHigh14 comparable videos

Where it broke away

Views at the same time after publishing—not lifetime totals.

Last observed 10/4/2026, 7:05:26 PM
Channel medianThis video
41.4K49.5K57.5K65.6K73.6K134h767h

Why it qualifies

  • At 720 hours, views are 1.2× the channel median.
  • The baseline uses 14 comparable long-form videos.
Comparison windowComparable-age T+720h
This video at comparable age52.5K views
This video now52.5K views
Channel median at comparable age44.5K views
Sample14 videos
Why Do We Fear The Uncanny Valley — growth analysis · Signal Hunt