Scott Young

Subscribers 107K

Videos 247

Views 4.6M

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Scott Young covers topics related to learning, mental models, and self-improvement, often presenting through long-form essays, interviews, and project updates. The channel features tutorials and deep-dives on effective learning strategies, habit formation, focus, and reading, with a recurring Foundations project series and regular updates. Content is published since 2009, averaging about 7.5K views per video across 247 published works, with an overall reach of 4.6M total views and 107K subscribers.

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TEDx Talks view on YouTube

83% relevance

Subscribers 44.2M

Videos 255K

Views 8.8B

Appearances 23

SERP 100%

Similarity 71%

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High overlap on effective learning strategies and habit formation psychology searches (100%/83% match) but broader talk-format content means the style diverges from Scott Young's practical self-education tutorials, yielding strong audience similarity yet differing presentation.

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TED-Ed view on YouTube

70% relevance

Subscribers 22.4M

Videos 2.3K

Views 4.5B

Appearances 12

SERP 71%

Similarity 70%

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Shares audience interest in effective learning strategies and habit formation psychology (search 71%, content 70%), including sleep and productivity topics, but emphasizes animated lessons rather than Scott Young's deep-dive, actionable learning guides.

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Andrew Huberman view on YouTube

65% relevance

Subscribers 7.4M

Videos 467

Views 484.9M

Appearances 14

SERP 45%

Similarity 78%

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Aligns on habit formation psychology and sleep/productivity topics (content 78%, search 45%), attracting a similar audience but Huberman leans more neuroscience-heavy and lab-focused than Scott Young's practical learning frameworks.

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Jim Kwik

63% relevance

Subscribers 1.9M

Videos 1.1K

Views 106.3M

Appearances 11

SERP 46%

Similarity 74%

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Connects with speed reading techniques and reading habits development (content 74%, search 46%), targeting a similar learner audience, though Kwik emphasizes brain hacks and fast-reading methods over Young's structured curriculum design.

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Justin Sung view on YouTube

58% relevance

Subscribers 2.0M

Videos 842

Views 106.3M

Appearances 12

SERP 38%

Similarity 72%

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Shares mental models learning and effective learning strategies (content 72%, search 38%), plus speed reading, creating overlapping student interest; however Sung blends more personal development storytelling with teaching techniques than Young's model-driven approach.

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Joel Snape

58% relevance

Subscribers 65.6K

Videos 117

Views 9.6M

Appearances 2

SERP 27%

Similarity 78%

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Focuses on reading habits development (content 78%, search 27%), attracting a similar learner base but with a narrower emphasis on reading routines rather than Scott Young's broad productivity systems.

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Top competitors include TEDx Talks (83% match) and TED-Ed (70% match), both aligning on queries like effective learning strategies, systems thinking education, and habit formation psychology; Andrew Huberman (65% match) also shares focus improvement methods and sleep productivity. These channels are larger, with TEDx Talks at 44.2M subscribers and TED-Ed at 22.4M subscribers, compared to Scott Young’s 107K. The overlap centers on learning optimization and habit formation, while Huberman and TEDx/TED-Ed emphasize science-backed learning and neuroscience, whereas Scott Young combines essays, interviews, and ongoing project updates.

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Which YouTube channels are most similar to Scott Young?

Scott Young's biggest YouTube competitors are TEDx Talks (44.2M subscribers, 83% match), TED-Ed (22.4M subscribers, 70% match), and Andrew Huberman (7.4M subscribers, 65% match). They share a focus on educational, informational, and science or learning-oriented content, often featuring expert insights and lectures similar to Scott Young's educational themes.

What type of content does Scott Young make?

Scott Young creates educational and learning-focused content, including topics like mental models and interviews on learning methodologies. The channel averages about 7.5K views per video, and videos cover titles such as '10 Mental Models for Learning' (66.5K views) and various Foundations project updates, indicating a mix of instructional videos, interviews, and project-based updates with a typical upload cadence inferred as around several videos per week.

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