Type AshtonIs a McDonalds Big Mac in the UK, Germany, France and Switzerland a higher quality than the US original? How much does the price of my meal cost, and how long would I have to work or it? Go to surfshark.com/typeashton for 4 extra months of Surfshark!
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:33 Big Mac Fun Facts 03:37 Downloading the McDonalds App Abroad 04:48 How Europe Makes High Quality Big Macs 08:31 Secret USA Supply Chain 12:35 How I gathered the data 14:02 100 MORE Calories?! 14:15 Cost Comparison 15:25 Work Hours vs. Big Mac 16:40 Inflation 19:18 STOP Blaming Minimum Wage Workers 20:50 The Big Question
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Big Macs Taste Better Here | Food Quality, Price, & ValueType Ashton2024-10-20 | Is a McDonalds Big Mac in the UK, Germany, France and Switzerland a higher quality than the US original? How much does the price of my meal cost, and how long would I have to work or it? Go to surfshark.com/typeashton for 4 extra months of Surfshark!
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:33 Big Mac Fun Facts 03:37 Downloading the McDonalds App Abroad 04:48 How Europe Makes High Quality Big Macs 08:31 Secret USA Supply Chain 12:35 How I gathered the data 14:02 100 MORE Calories?! 14:15 Cost Comparison 15:25 Work Hours vs. Big Mac 16:40 Inflation 19:18 STOP Blaming Minimum Wage Workers 20:50 The Big Question
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Sπ¨π£π£π’π₯π§ π π π Patreon: patreon.com/TypeAshtonYoure Being Secretly Influenced to Waste FoodType Ashton2025-09-28 | Want to restore the planetβs ecosystems and see your impact in monthly videos? The first 100 people to join Planet Wild with my code ASHTON9 will get the first month for free at: planetwild.com/r/typeashton/join If you want to get to know them better first, check out their project protecting ancient forests in Romania: planetwild.com/r/typeashton/m31
In this video, we dive into the design defaults that contribute to food waste and compare how much is thrown away in the United States, Canada, Australia, and European countries. From grocery store practices to household habits, youβll learn where the biggest problems lie, why food waste matters for the environment and economy, and what solutions are being tested worldwide.
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:03 What is Food Waste? 05:22 Problem 1 : Design 07:37 Problem 2: Consumption 09:19 Problem 3: Labeling 13:18 Solutions Being Tested 18:44 Actionable Change
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Narrated and produced by Dr. Ashton Schottler
#europe #usa #food #foodscience #science #economics #europeanunion #eu #climatechange #socialscience #bigbusiness #FoodWaste #ClimateChange #ZeroWaste #FoodSecurity #US #Canada #AustraliaWhy Cities Feel so Lonely Now.Type Ashton2025-09-14 | North Americaβs houses are getting bigger, the land around them more spacious. Life is increasingly lived at homeβprivate, comfortable, and isolated. But while our homes grow, the spaces that once brought us together are falling apart.
America is crumblingβnot just roads and bridges, but the very heart of community life: parks, libraries, playgrounds, community centers. These shared spaces are disappearing, and with them, the connections that bind us.
π In this video, we explore why Americaβs public spaces are in decline, what it means for our society, and why it matters for the future of our communities. Stay tuned to see how this shift is tearing us apart in ways we donβt even realizeβand what we can do about it.
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:31 Isolation in America 05:16 Social Infrastructure 07:34 Funding Public Infrastructure 09:19 Delmar Divide 12:48 How We Got Here 17:27 What Happens Next
Attribution: Music by Epidemic Sound: http://nebula.tv/epidemic Thank you to AP Archive and the Library of Congress for access to their archival footage. Stock footage and others clips by Getty and Envato Elements
Narrated and produced by Dr. Ashton Schottler
#America #Community #UrbanPlanning #PublicSpaces #Isolation #SocietyWhy Americans Eat What Europe BansType Ashton2025-08-17 | Hate to break it to you, but if you are dining in the United States, your truffle oil wasn't made from truffles. Your vanilla extract? Well, that's probably just a lab-made derivative of crude oil. And your shaker of Parmesan cheese? It probably has wood pulp inside. But fake foods arenβt just misleading, they are also becoming incredibly common in the USA... up to 50% of calories, according to some estimates. So how did America become the imitation nation, while Europe said no?β
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:50 What is "Fake Food"? 06:19 How We Got Here 10:39 Europe Drew a Line 15:55 Change on the Horizon 18:28 My opinion
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Narrated and produced by Dr. Ashton Schottler
#europe #usa #food #foodscience #fakefood #science #economics #europeanunion #eu #immitation #socialscience #bigbusinessThe Strange (Logical) Reason Americans Refuse the Metric SystemType Ashton2025-08-03 | Virtually every country on the planet uses the metric system for weights and measures, and utilizes celsius to measure temperatureβ¦.but not the United States. In this video, we take a look at why our old system of measures has held out for so long, why Americans are so hesitant to make the switch, and most importantly, how metric might already be here to stay. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code ASHTON at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: incogni.com/ashton
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:40 The Frustration of βFreedom Unitsβ 05:40 Fahrenheit vs. Celsius 08:19 When then Rest of the world made the switch 10:33 Useful Tools 12:18 The USA's Attempt to Switch 14:54 SPOILER: The US is Already Secretly Metric
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Did you enjoy this video? Here are some others that I enjoyed watching on this subject too!
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Narrated and produced by Dr. Ashton Schottler
#europe #usa #metricsystem #imperial #measurement #science #economics #europeanunion #eu #fahrenheit #celcius #socialscienceWhy Americans (Intentionally) Build Cheap, Flimsy HousesType Ashton2025-07-20 | In the United States, an area known as "Tornado Alley" experiences over 1,200 tornadoes each year. Yet still to this day, 93% of new single-family homes are built with light wood framing, mostly without basements or shelters. WHY?! Go to surfshark.com/typeashton or use code TYPEASHTON at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!
In this video, I explore the costs and benefits of timber versus concrete construction and why there are differences in US home design to European home design. Plus I take a deeper look at how US building practices remain influenced by cost and financing, despite the obvious benefits to safety and human life.
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:26 The History of Home Building in the United States 06:07 The Cost of Cheap Houses 09:22 Seek Shelter... where? 12:54 Accessing Blocked Resources & Research 14:13 How Likely is a Tornado? 16:36 The Real Reason We Build Wood Houses in Tornado Alley 19:50 FEMA & American Consumption
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Did you enjoy this video? Here are some others that I enjoyed which provide different context and information on US Home Design and why US houses are built from wood.
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Narrated and produced by Dr. Ashton Schottler
#home #homedesign #safety #tornado #concrete #woodframing #construction #homeconstruction #economics #financing #buildingconstruction #buildingconstruction #europe #unitedstates #usa #europeanunion #eu #macroeconomics #gdpIs Your Nationβs Debt Good or Bad?Type Ashton2025-07-06 | When does national debt go from being a necessary evil... to just evil?Which countries have the βbestβ kind of debt? And what does all of this spending mean for future generations?
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:29 The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly National Debt 04:45 When is National Debt Good? 09:03 When is National Debt Bad? 13:15 Global Ranking of National Debt-to-GDP Ratio
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Recommended Viewing: The Stupidity of GDP per Capita by@TypeAshton youtu.be/eiymTzsZfoA
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Narrated and produced by Dr. Ashton Schottler
#nationaldebt #economics #economicindicator #economy #debt #finance #nationalbudget #europe #unitedstates #usa #europeanunion #eu #macroeconomics #gdpThe EU Freedom thats Banned in the USAType Ashton2025-06-22 | John Deere costs American farmers $4.2 billion a year by restricting them from fixing their own tractors. Apple, Amazon and major automakers use the same strategies on everything you own... but the EU has put a stop to it. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code ASHTON at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: incogni.com/ashton
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:21 John Deere's Repair Monopoly 05:25 The Right To Repair Movement 09:42 The End of Spam Calls 11:34 Who Hates It? Anti-trust Enforcement & Copyright Reform 16:18 You Own Nothing
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Attribution: Music by Epidemic Sound: http://nebula.tv/epidemic Thank you to AP Archive and the Library of Congress for access to their archival footage. Stock footage and others clips by Getty and Envato Elements
Narrated and produced by Dr. Ashton Schottler
#righttorepair @Apple @JohnDeere @JohnDeereIndia #europe #usa #tech #technology #europeanunion #law #education #educational #information #infotainment #repairing #fixit #ifixit @iFixitYourself @righttorepaireurope882 #newsThe Stupidity of GDP per CapitaType Ashton2025-06-08 | Itβs the king of economic statistics. Gross domestic product is an important tool to measure the health and strength of a countryβs economy, but it doesnβt always give a full picture (and is often grossly misused). So is there a better metric?
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:43 What is GDP per capita? 03:58 What does GDP NOT tell us? 08:11 The most glaring issue 10:20 A better metric? 13:31 Hear me out....
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Recommended Viewing: REACTION: "Europeans Become Poorer As Americans Get Wealthier" by the Wall Street Journal by @TypeAshton youtu.be/nIm1eK-iXO8
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Narrated and produced by Dr. Ashton Schottler
#gdp #economy #econ101 #economics #economia #europe #germany #france #unitedstates #unitedkingdom #italy #spain #globaleconomy #wealth #money #gdppercapitaThe Science & Scare Tactics of USA Chlorinated ChickenType Ashton2025-05-25 | Fears of chlorinated chicken coming from the United States continues to grab headlines about the ongoing trade war today across the EU. But is this fear well foundedβ¦or accurate, for that matter?
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:37 What is Chlorinated Chicken? 04:04 Why is US Chicken banned in the EU and UK? 07:36 Is it safe to eat? 11:42 Are American Farms worse? 16:24 Salmonella & Food Borne Illness 18:15 Everything is political
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Recommended Viewing: The *REAL REASON * No One Wants US Beef youtu.be/PY9UFX1ikAE
Attribution: Music by Epidemic Sound: http://nebula.tv/epidemic Thank you to AP Archive and the Library of Congress for access to their archival footage. Stock footage and others clips by Getty and Envato Elements
Narrated and produced by Dr. Ashton Schottler
#tradewar #trade #tariffsexplained #tariffpolicy #usa #china #europeanunion #europe #news #unitedstates #trumptariffs #chicken #chickenwars #chemistry #foodscience #politics #europeanunion #unitedkingdom #us #ukWhy US Workplace Surveillance is Banned in EuropeType Ashton2025-05-11 | In the United States, employers now widely use algorithms to scrape worker personal data and use biometric tools to monitor worker activities, but is this morally or legally sound? Go to surfshark.com/typeashton or use code TYPEASHTON at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:14 At Work and Under Watch 07:13 What Happens to all of that Data? 10:38 Workplace Tools 11:59 βCyber-Slacking" 16:11 My Opinion
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Narrated and produced by Dr. Ashton Schottler
#work #worklifebalance #europe #law #usa #amazon #europeanunion #europe #news #unitedstates #surveillance #DATENSCHUTZ #monitoring #workplace #workplaceculture #workplacesafety #employeesThe *REAL REASON * No One Wants US BeefType Ashton2025-04-27 | Wondering why the USA has a decades long beef with places like Australia, Argentina, the United Kingdom and the European Union overβ¦. beef? And what is the real reason consumer's abroad don't want it?
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:28 Australia & Argentina: Mad Cow Disease Fears 06:13 UK and EU Issue with Hormone Hamburgers 09:41 The EU Wins 14:34 The "Best" Beef
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Recommended Viewing: Sorry USA, Europeans have better food and here's why. youtu.be/CSxpy68rS6o
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Narrated and produced by Dr. Ashton Schottler
#tradewar #trade #tariffsexplained #tariffpolicy #usa #china #europeanunion #europe #news #unitedstates #trumptariffsENDGAME: Will Trumps Trade War Push the EU to China?Type Ashton2025-04-13 | What is the endgame for the Trump tariff policy with the European Union? And with trillions on the line, how will future trade partners potentially impact the USA and EU relationship? Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code ASHTON at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: http://incogni.com/ashton
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:31 Tariffs Don't Work Like That 05:52 Illegal Tariffs 07:35 Better Safe than Sorry 09:34 Trade War = Real War? 13:22 17:15 Turning to China 23:28 WTF?
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Recommended Viewing: "Why Trump's tariff chaos actually makes sense (big picture)" by @MoneyMacro youtube.com/watch?v=1ts5wJ6OfzA
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Narrated and produced by Dr. Ashton Schottler
#tradewar #trade #tariffsexplained #tariffpolicy #usa #china #europeanunion #europe #news #unitedstates #trumptariffsWhy We Hate Welfare Freeloaders (But Shouldnt)Type Ashton2025-04-06 | If we are hardwired to hate freeloaders, why do we know so little about who actually "mooches" off of the taxpayer funded public benefits? Let's unpack the 3 biggest myths about welfare.
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:41 Welfare vs. Public Benefits 07:33 Myth 1: Freeloaders 11:05 Myth 2: Migration & "Illegal Immigrants" 15:32 Myth 3: FRAUD 19:55 What I Wish People Knew
Sπ¨π£π£π’π₯π§ π π π Patreon: patreon.com/TypeAshtonREACTION: Why US Airports Are So BadType Ashton2025-03-23 | Why are US airports so bad compared to other major European airports and around the globe? And what is the real lesson to learn about funding quality public services? Go to surfshark.com/typeashton for 4 extra months of Surfshark
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:21 βWhy US Airports are so badβ 04:57 How global airports are funded (Singapore, Qatar, Berlin, & ZΓΌrich) 10:00 Researching for Airports in the USA 11:32 A Lesson From Chicago Midway & Newark Liberty Airport? 15:49 The Biggest Problem with the Video 19:36 Budget Busting Airport Projects 20:49 My Opinion
This video is a reaction to the original video from @CNBC titled "Why US Airports Are So Bad". Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=5lL-Y-rgNr4
Sπ¨π£π£π’π₯π§ π π π Patreon: patreon.com/TypeAshtonOpinion | America Has A Free Speech Problem Too...Type Ashton2025-03-09 | Despite recent condemnation from USA leadership on how European countries choose to limit it, the United States also struggles to find consensus on when the freedom of expression goes too far. Should the freedom of speech be absolute? Or strategically censored? Let's take a look.
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:05 The Freedom of Speech Spectrum 04:40 "The Heckler's Veto" Unprotected Speech 08:55 Want to Chat? 09:11 Censorship in the Europe vs. USA 13:23 My Opinion (disclaimer)
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Sπ¨π£π£π’π₯π§ π π π Patreon: patreon.com/TypeAshtonI watched European news and it changed me as an American.Type Ashton2025-02-23 | Everybody knows the US media has a credibility problem... but I wondered: is media bias the same in Europe? Or is it... better? Let's dive in! The first 500 people to use my link https://skl.sh/blackforestfamily02251 will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare!
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:29 American Media & Journalism Integrity 06:12 Media Trust in Europe 10:59 Managing Chaos 13:06 Right-wing populism & media trust 17:57 Liberal Bias in the Media 22:03 Intellectual Isolationism
This video is sponsored by SkillshareTHE WORLD CHAMPIONS of Sick LeaveType Ashton2025-02-09 | Which country holds the title of "the most sick days" in the world? Why are they sick? And are lists like these *really* accurate? See how your country stacks up! Try AG1 now and secure the limited offer: Welcome Kit, 10 Travel Packs, and a bottle of Vitamin D3+K2 worth β¬86 with your first AG1 subscription order at drinkag1.com/typeashton . No risk with the 30-day money-back guarantee!
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:43 The Sick Man of Europe 05:20 The Sickest Generation? 09:11 My Next Challenge 11:21 Mental Health and Sick Leave 15:42 The Real Culprit?
Sπ¨π£π£π’π₯π§ π π π Patreon: patreon.com/TypeAshtonWhy USA Drinking Water is Illegal in the EU (mostly)Type Ashton2025-01-26 | Is it time the USA followed Europe and stopped adding fluoride to drinking water? Is it science or conspiracy theory? Let's take a look! The first 500 people to use my link https://skl.sh/blackforestfamily01251 will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare premium!
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:19 What is Fluoride and why do we use it? 06:09 The Murky Studies on Fluoride 09:41 100K Milestone 11:40 Why Europe said "No" 17:28 My Opinion-ish
This video is sponsored by SkillshareAmericas Weird Obsession with Sports & GodType Ashton2025-01-12 | If sports represent Americaβs new civic religion, than football is its central sacrament - but how is the obsession with sports fundamentally different than Europe? Try AG1 now and get the Welcome Kit, 5 travel packs and a bottle of vitamin D3+K2 worth β¬69 with your first AG1 subscription order at http://drinkag1.com/typeashton ! No risk with the 30-day money-back guarantee.
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:01 The Religion of Sports 05:57 My Own "Sports" Challenge 08:07 βSports Educationβ 15:33 Money, Money, Money 19:18 Athletes and the American Dream
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This video is sponsored by SkillshareIs Your City Broke? USA vs. GermanyType Ashton2024-12-15 | Cities around the globe do carry debt, but unlike in the United States, municipalities canβt go broke in Germany.... and the funding of public infrastructure is wildly different. The first 500 people to use my link https://skl.sh/blackforestfamily12241 will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare premium!
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:04 Drowning in Debt 06:12 Why U.S. Cities arebDrowning in Debt 10:03 Graphics for this Video 11:47 Germany Municipal Funding 16:45 City vs. City 19:47 The Big Picture
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This video is sponsored by SkillshareWhy Millions of Americans Vote Against Their Own Self-InterestType Ashton2024-12-01 | Kicking off a series called "Americans, explained" I answer the single most commented question by Europeans on my videos: why do Americans vote against their own self interest? Go to surfshark.com/typeashton for 4 extra months of Surfshark at an unbeatable price!
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:52 Bias vs. Partisanship 05:17 How I Access USA websites 06:40 Tribalism 10:49 American Exceptionalism & Hard Work 17:02 The Final Point
Sπ¨π£π£π’π₯π§ π π π Patreon: patreon.com/TypeAshtonEmergency Brain Surgery in Germany | My Momβs StoryType Ashton2024-11-17 | My American Mom shares her harrowing story of needing emergency brain surgery in Germany, without any travel insurance. At drinkag1.com/typeashton you not only get 5 practical travel packs for on the go and a bottle of vitamin D3+K2 for FREE, but also a stylish crossbody bag when you take out a monthly subscription.
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:51 The Accident 03:26 Scary Symptoms 06:42 ER in Germany 07:40 Horrifying CT Scan Results 08:18 Emergency Surgery & Recovery 10:20 Thanks AG1 12:20 EXPENSIVE Surgery in USA 13:40 COST IN GERMANY 18:22 Myth of American Healthcare 22:37 Message from My Mom
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Sπ¨π£π£π’π₯π§ π π π Patreon: patreon.com/TypeAshtonThe Big (True) German StereotypeType Ashton2024-11-03 | On the surface, orderliness seems to be the foundation of German personal and social conduct. But, stereotypes aside, what makes Germany so βorderlyβ in the first place? Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code ASHTON at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: http://incogni.com/ashton
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:37 Ordnung Muss Sein? 04:56 A True Story 07:32 Alles in Ordnung 13:20 Order in the Chaos 17:38 Bloopers
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Sπ¨π£π£π’π₯π§ π π π Patreon: patreon.com/TypeAshtonWhy Germanys DANGEROUS Playgrounds are ImportantType Ashton2024-10-06 | Why is there such a big difference between US playgrounds and German playgrounds? Are "dangerous" playgrounds actually a good thing? And who is to blame for them becoming boring?
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:14 Why German Playgrounds are Awesome 05:27 Blame the βSafetyβ Officers? 09:36 Blame the Lawyers? 13:34 Blame the Parents? 18:08 The Big Picture 19:30 SOURCES
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Germans Take Their Kids to BREWERIES?! | SHOCKING Kid-Friendly Spaces youtu.be/FbZspr2CQpY
Sπ¨π£π£π’π₯π§ π π π Patreon: patreon.com/TypeAshtonAldi USA vs. Aldi GermanyType Ashton2024-09-22 | In this grocery store price comparison, let's compare Aldi USA vs. Aldi Germany! How much can you save by shopping at Aldi? Let's find out! Secure your privacy with Surfshark! Enter coupon code TYPEASHTON for 4 months EXTRA at surfshark.com/typeashton
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:46 THIS IS IMPORTANT 05:37 Bread 06:50 Eggs 08:25 How I Pay My Tolls 09:34 Milk 11:25 Yogurt 12:47 Bananas 13:39 Ground Beef 14:49 Chicken 15:37 Where was it Cheaper? 17:59 SHOCKING savings at Aldi 21:07 The Grand Total
Sπ¨π£π£π’π₯π§ π π π Patreon: patreon.com/TypeAshtonMy Dangerous Walk to School in the USAType Ashton2024-09-08 | Despite living just 1 mile from my elementary school, I never walked or biked once - let me show you why. Join Masterschool and start your career journey today: http://goto.masterschool.com/4y3 The next cohort starts on September 25, and since obtaining your Bildungsgutschein may take some time, try to register now!
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:35 A New Career for Free? 03:11 Dangerous Speeds in Neighborhoods 06:20 Almost Getting Hit by a Car 08:18 ZERO Crosswalks?! 09:24 The Problem with Railroads 10:33 No Sidewalks 11:34 Why this Matters to Me 13:25 The Finish Line
Sπ¨π£π£π’π₯π§ π π π Patreon: patreon.com/TypeAshtonGermanys NON-CAPITALISM SOLUTION to the Housing CrisisType Ashton2024-08-25 | * Housing Cooperatives, or in German a "Wohnungsbaugenossenschaft", offers affordability, safety, below the market rates and lifelong tenancy, if you wish. No landlord. No mortgage. Could this be the affordable housing crisis that we have all been searching for? Go to https://ground.news/ashton to see what mainstream media isnβt showing you. Subscribe through my link for 40% off unlimited access this month.
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:05 What is a Housing Cooperative? 06:41 Housing Cooperatives as Social Housing 08:41 Why are they so popular in Germany? 13:10 How Co-Ops Could Help the US Housing Crisis 16:41 So Whatβs the Downside?
DIETRICH, U. (2022). Motivation to active participation in a collective: Potentials of an emerging housing cooperative in Freiburg, Germany.
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Experts expect steep price increases for real estate worldwide. Press release | ifo Institute. (2023, July 31).
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Marketinginitiative der Wohnungsbaugenossenschaften Deutschland e.V. (2024) βHow Housing Cooperatives workβ
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The housing market needs more condos. why are so few being built?.
Urban Institute. (2022, January 31).
urban.org/urban-wire/housing-market-needs-more-condos-why-are-so-few-being-builtSorry, German Bread is Better than Yours.Type Ashton2024-08-11 | According to the bread register of the German Institute for Bread (because, of course there is such a thing), there are now more than 3,200 officially recognized types of bread here. So what makes German Bread the BEST in the world?
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:23 The Heritage of German Bread 07:59 The βArtβ of German Bread 12:11 Unique German Bread Traditions
Sπ¨π£π£π’π₯π§ π π π Patreon: patreon.com/TypeAshtonIf Germany Is Rich, Why Are Germans Poor and Angry?Type Ashton2024-07-28 | Is Germany *really* one of the richest countries with the poorest inhabitants? Or is there something else going on? Secure your privacy with Surfshark! Enter coupon code TYPEASHTON for 4 months EXTRA at https://surfshark.deals/TYPEASHTON
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:45 How to Unlock Content 02:59 Poverty in Germany 06:12 German Wealth Inequality 09:05 More Wealthy Than You Think? 13:36 Should Germans be Angry?
Sπ¨π£π£π’π₯π§ π π π Patreon: patreon.com/TypeAshtonGen Z Europeans Further Right than USA & UK?!Type Ashton2024-07-14 | From Germany and France to Finland and Spain, the far-right has made inroads into the youth vote in key states in the latest EU election. So what makes them different than Gen Z Americans or Brits? Go to https://ground.news/ashton to see what mainstream media isnβt showing you. Subscribe through my link for 40% off unlimited access this month.
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:47 Who is Gen Z? 06:28 Social Media Literacy 08:28 How Gen Z Votes in Great Britain and United States 11:28 The Far-Right in Europe is Gaining in Popularity 14:39 Is βAlt-Rightβ in USA vs. Europe the same thing?
Sπ¨π£π£π’π₯π§ π π π Patreon: patreon.com/TypeAshtonEuropes Biggest Mobility Issue (Not What You Think)Type Ashton2024-06-30 | After 6 years living in and traveling around Europe, there are so many places which are frustratingly inaccessible for people with disabilities. But why? Does it have to be this way? Thatβs what I set out to understandβ¦ speaking with those living with, designing for, and advocating for disabilities, across the continent.
Chapters 00:00 Preview 01:01 Introduction 03:44 Paris, France and the "Old" Excuse 09:08 How the Americans with Disabilities Act Works 15:26 EU "Soft" Laws & the United Kingdom Regulations on Accessible Design 19:56 What Happens in Germany? 24:24 What Happens in Vienna, Austria? 28:31 The Netherlands
Sπ¨π£π£π’π₯π§ π π π Patreon: patreon.com/TypeAshtonThe Happiest in the World?!Type Ashton2024-06-16 | UNICEF, Britainβs Child Poverty Action Group and the World Economic Forum, have all ranked Dutch kids incredibly high in personal happiness, physical, and mental well-being. So how exactly do Dutch parents raise the happiest kids in the world? Let's find out.
Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:27 Get Plenty of Sleep 04:10 What is hagelslag? 06:33 Learn the Language 08:38 Self Expression 11:41 Kids & Bicycles 13:53 Kids spend more time with both parents / "Papadag" 16:54 Less pressure to excel in school 20:30 Parental Benefits
Sπ¨π£π£π’π₯π§ π π π Patreon: patreon.com/TypeAshtonMY CITY IS HOSTILE... and so is yours. Heres why.Type Ashton2024-06-02 | This alarming trend goes by several names: βdefensive designβ, βdesign against crimeβ, or simply: βhostile architectureβ. But whatever you call it, it communicates the same thing: βdonβt make yourself at home in public spaces".
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:29 What is hostile architecture? 05:13 Anti-Community Design 08:56 βOut of Sight, Out of Mindβ
Sπ¨π£π£π’π₯π§ π π π Patreon: patreon.com/TypeAshtonThe European Work Right to DisconnectType Ashton2024-05-19 | For all of the connectivity and access that our digital age has ushered inβ¦ it has also destroyed work-life balance. Can "Right to Disconnect" laws be the solution? Let me know what you think! Go to https://ground.news/ashton to see what mainstream media isnβt showing you. Subscribe through my link for 40% off unlimited access this month.
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:54 What is the Right to Disconnect? 04:58 A Great Tool for Balanced Research 06:57 The Major Health Impacts of Work-Life Balance 10:05 California's Controversy 13:35 A New Human Right?
Sπ¨π£π£π’π₯π§ π π π Patreon: patreon.com/TypeAshtonWhy Does No One Visit East Germany?Type Ashton2024-05-05 | There is an old joke that says "more Germans have been to Mallorca than East Germany"... but why is that? The freedom of movement between the former East and West German states has been established for more than 30 years. So why do still so few international and German travelers visit East Germany today?
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:51 Economics of East vs. West Germany 05:19 Tourism Infrastructure 09:06 Cultural Attractions 12:33 The PR Problem of History 17:17 Crime 22:07 Tourism Statistics
Sπ¨π£π£π’π₯π§ π π π Patreon: patreon.com/TypeAshtonThis East German City Solved Urban DeclineType Ashton2024-04-21 | Secure your privacy with Surfshark! Enter coupon code TYPEASHTON for an extra 3 months free at https://surfshark.deals/TYPEASHTON Just 40 years ago, the housing in Leipzig was crumbling. Industrial waste and brownfield sites speckled across the city. And after the fall of the Berlin wall, a mass exodus of residents westward left an already fragile cityscape in peril. But then, everything changed....
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:55 Urban Decline & De-Densification 05:40 Urban Infill and Renewal 10:42 Best VPN 11:58 An Amazing Transformation
Sπ¨π£π£π’π₯π§ π π π Patreon: patreon.com/TypeAshtonWhy the U.S. Hates Roundabouts (...kind of)Type Ashton2024-04-07 | Try out Saily by going to saily.com/typeashton. By using my link you will support my channel! Roundabouts are extremely commonplace here in Europe, but why have they been slow to integrate into American infrastructure? And what does science say about their efficiency, safety and use?
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:42 An American Invention?! 05:46 Safety and Efficiency of Roundabouts 11:51 Hated or Loved?
Sπ¨π£π£π’π₯π§ π π π Patreon: patreon.com/TypeAshtonWhy Americans LOVE to Copy Beautiful European ArchitectureType Ashton2024-03-31 | Let's take a look at American federal architecture - the βgoodβ, the βbadβ and the βuglyβ... and decide: What does it mean for architecture to be βbeautifulβ anyway? And at the end of the day - is decrying an official national architectural style based on European antiquity inspirational to democratic ideals or just plain plagarism?
00:00 Intro 02:41 Grecco-Roman-American-ish? 05:53 The Trouble with "Beauty" 11:59 Popular or Populist? 15:01 Is THIS Beautiful?
Sπ¨π£π£π’π₯π§ π π π Patreon: patreon.com/TypeAshtonGermans Take Their Kids to BREWERIES?! | SHOCKING Kid-Friendly SpacesType Ashton2024-03-24 | After moving to Germany from the USA 5 years ago, I have grown to LOVE these surprisingly kid-friendly, everyday spaces in Germany. (Yes, even taking my kids to a brewery!) Where are your favorite places?
A special thank you to the Rothaus Brewery for permission on filming for this video. Please check out their AWESOME playground and biergarten the next time you are in the Hochschwarzwald!
00:00 Intro 01:34 The Holy Grail a la Diaper Pail 04:22 My Favorite Store in Germany 06:06 Independent and Self Reliant Kids, Spielplatz in Germany 07:40 Safer Cycling 08:39 Jack's Smorgasbord 09:34 Butcher Shops 10:10 Shopping Experience 11:15 German Festivals 12:39 "The Fun Train" 13:47 Where am I?
Sπ¨π£π£π’π₯π§ π π π Patreon: patreon.com/TypeAshtonThe Big Ugly Truth of American VS German StreetsType Ashton2024-03-10 | A typical street in modern Japan, France, or Germany is under 20 feet wide, while many American cities require widths of between 50 and 60 feet, even on quiet residential streets. Here's why it is not only dangerous to people, but killing our environment and pocketbooks too.
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:12 Size Matters 05:10 The Cost of Super Sized Streets 10:05 Land Prices & German Yield Streets 14:55 Size, Speed and.... Smaller Roads? 18:30 Making Beautiful Cities 21:14 The Big Picture 23:28 Bloopers
Sπ¨π£π£π’π₯π§ π π π Patreon: patreon.com/TypeAshtonWhy Americans Love Being German (or Irish, Italian, Greek....)Type Ashton2024-03-03 | Why is heritage so important to Americans? And why is this weird hyphenate of German-American, Irish-American, Polish-American so pervasive in the USA, but in other nations with similar migratory histories like Canada and Australia - not so much?
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:39 Made-in-America (-ish) 07:01 Heritage Tourism & Ancestry Obsession 10:51 Is it βCringeyβ Though? 16:06 The Fun of It All 18:19 The Big Picture
Sπ¨π£π£π’π₯π§ π π π Patreon: patreon.com/TypeAshtonAmerican-Style Segregation is Dividing EuropeType Ashton2024-02-18 | Despite varying politics, social welfare programs and public housing systems, segregation rose in the 2000s across countries in Europe.... reaching near US levels in many cities and causing politicians and researchers to ask: Will European communities will turn into American-style ghettoes?
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:12 A Changing Urban Landscape 06:17 Vienna: Priced Out of the Private Market 10:16 Stockholm: Segregation & Immigration 16:16 The Big Picture of Urban Design & Policy
Sπ¨π£π£π’π₯π§ π π π Patreon: patreon.com/TypeAshtonWhy Switzerland is so Filthy RichType Ashton2024-02-11 | Switzerland has a reputation as one worldβs richest nations. But where did all that wealth come from? I did some (gold) digging to find out: Why is Switzerland so rich?
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:52 Stability & Decentralization 04:27 High-Value Industries 06:15 Public Finances 08:27 Strong Currency 09:28 Taxation 11:03 World-Class Infrastructure 12:04 International Population & Swiss Expat 12:48 Education & Development 14:28 The Big Picture
Sπ¨π£π£π’π₯π§ π π π Patreon: patreon.com/TypeAshtonSorry USA, Europeans have better food and heres why.Type Ashton2024-02-04 | According to many American tourists, in European food tastesβ¦. different, the food looksβ¦. differentβ¦ and the feeling we get after consuming it isβ¦ different. But is this difference because the food is βbetterβ? Is the food in Europe really a higher quality than the food in the United States? Or is it more fiction than fact?
Other Videos to Watch on Food in USA vs. Europe:
These American Foods are BANNED IN GERMANY (Yes, seriously.) youtu.be/7xp60uukPTw
4 German Foods are ILLEGAL IN AMERICA | Would you try them? youtu.be/zDba090NPIo
Sπ¨π£π£π’π₯π§ π π π Patreon: patreon.com/TypeAshtonI Really Respect Germany For ThisType Ashton2024-01-28 | The dichotomy of this past week will forever be one of the more outstanding events in my time living in Germany, and one that made me really respect my fellow German friends, colleagues and community members. On January 19th, the German Bundestag passed a landmark reform of their citizenship laws - easing requirements and allowing for dual citizenship in Germany with non-EU citizens. Meanwhile, on the very same day, hundreds of thousands were marching against fascism and hatred at anti-nazi demonstrations across the country after senior members of the AfD discussed a βmaster planβ for the mass deportation of German asylum-seekers and German citizens of foreign origin.
So to understand this new law, I think it is important to look back on the road that got us hereβ¦ and that means that we need to first understand how this new reform compares to existing citizenship regulations in other EU nations, to dispel some myths about who this opportunity applies to, and to talk about whatβs next.
Sπ¨π£π£π’π₯π§ π π π Patreon: patreon.com/TypeAshtonARE YOU (actually) MIDDLE CLASS? | Income, Lifestyle & Net Worth USA vs. GermanyType Ashton2024-01-21 | Go to https://ground.news/ashton to stay fully informed. Subscribe through my link to get 30% off the Vantage Subscription. I was curious, what IS the middle class anyway? What do they look like in Germany and the United States? How much do they earn? How do they live? What does that look like now and for the future of the middle class in the US and in Germany.
π Video Highlights: 00:00 Introduction 01:45 What does it mean to be "Middle Class"? 11:36 Net Worth of the Middle Class 17:45 Middle Class Homes in the US vs. Middle Class in Germany 21:42 The Future of the Middle Class
Sπ¨π£π£π’π₯π§ π π π Patreon: patreon.com/TypeAshton14 Things the USA Does Better than Europe (According to Europeans)Type Ashton2024-01-14 | As we all know, there are plenty of differences between America and Europe. So Reddit and Buzzfeed recently asked: "What are some things the USA actually does better than Europe?" and since I love a little heated debate, let us know what you think of the European's responses!
π Video Highlights: 00:00 Introduction 01:54 Pay to Pee 02:49 Salaries 04:19 Air Conditioning 06:08 Buying a House 08:17 Ice, Ice, Baby 09:14 National Parks 10:42 Ice at Restaurants 10:47 Multicultural Food 12:34 Technology and Innovation 13:43 Work Ethic in Germany vs USA 15:21 Free Water 15:59 Dryers 16:47 Friendliness 19:15 Bloopers
Sπ¨π£π£π’π₯π§ π π π Patreon: patreon.com/TypeAshtonI went shopping in the USA and Germany. The difference shocked me.Type Ashton2024-01-07 | One year ago, I compared the cost of groceries in the USA and in Germany. But with inflation hitting record highs this past year and the cost of food outpacing general inflation many of you asked: how much have prices changed? So, I traveled back to the United States to answer that very question.
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π Video Highlights: 0:00 Introduction 00:37 Sales Tax, VAT and Important Things to Know 03:46 The Cost of Bread 04:35 The Cost of Eggs 06:01 The Cost of Milk 08:44 The Cost of Yogurt 09:43 This is Bananas 11:31 Where Things Get Expensive 13:29 Surprisingly More Expensive 15:06 The Grand Total 16:30 National Data on Inflation in the USA vs. Inflation in Germany 17:27 Why is everything still so expensive? 19:59 Disinflation vs. Deflation
Sπ¨π£π£π’π₯π§ π π π Patreon: patreon.com/TypeAshtonThe McDonalds of American Healthcare (why I miss it in Germany)Type Ashton2023-12-17 | Go to https://ground.news/ashton to stay fully informed. Subscribe through my link to get 40% off unlimited access this month only. Youβre probably not going to find an urgent care center in the German Healthcare System. And I used them a lot in the USA for after hours or weekend care. And initially, I missed them and found it super frustrating. What do you think?
π Video Highlights: 00:00 Introduction 02:14 How to Cut Through Biased News Sources 03:51 Rise of Retail Urgent Care Clinics 09:21 The Problems 13:44 Why Don't These Exist in Germany? 18:14 Helpful Links & Information
Other Videos to Watch on our Series of American vs. German Healthcare:
Would Universal Healthcare Really Work in the U.S.? youtu.be/cYCRwcz2aV8 *REAL* RECEIPTS: What my Birth in Germany Costs in the USA | Universal vs. Private Healthcare youtu.be/NpE2bZ7UHFs THE REALITY OF UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE IN GERMANY vs. American Private Healthcare youtu.be/017c4FA2zjM
π What's Inside Historical Overview: Trace the roots of urgent care centers in the U.S., understanding their emergence and how they've transformed over the years. Growth and Prevalence: Examine the rapid expansion of urgent care facilities. Discover statistics and facts that highlight their increasing role in American healthcare. Current Challenges: Delve into the pressing issues facing urgent care today. From staffing shortages to healthcare quality, we cover the major hurdles and how they impact patient care.
π Key Insights for: Healthcare Enthusiasts: If you're passionate about healthcare trends, this segment of the video is for you. Medical Professionals: Gain valuable insights into the urgent care sector, which is crucial for those working in or aspiring to join the healthcare industry. Policy Makers and Healthcare Administrators: Understand the broader impact of urgent care on healthcare systems and policies.
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