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Philipp Dettmer is the founder and narrator for Kurzgesagt. He is responsible for writing scripts, creating the overall style and directing the team.
Mini Bio
Philipp Dettmer is the founder and creator of Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell, a popular YouTube channel known for its distinctive animated educational videos explaining complex topics in science, philosophy, and other fields. He leads a team of artists, writers, and researchers who produce the channel's content, characterized by a blend of scientific accuracy, engaging storytelling, and a philosophical perspective often described as "optimistic nihilism."
Early Life
Information regarding Philipp Dettmer's early life, including his date and place of birth, and childhood, is not publicly available.
Career
Philipp Dettmer founded Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell in 2013. He serves as the channel's creative director and narrator. Under his leadership, the channel has grown to have millions of subscribers and has become a prominent source of online educational content. Dettmer's role involves overseeing the development of video concepts, scriptwriting, and overall creative direction.
Personal Life
Details about Philipp Dettmer's personal life are not publicly known.
Channel Credits
Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell creates animated educational videos explaining complex topics with optimistic nihilism. Our team of artists and storytellers explores science, history, and philosophy with curiosity and a unique perspective.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Philipp Dettmer?
Philipp Dettmer is the founder and narrator for the YouTube channel Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell.
What is Philipp Dettmer's role at Kurzgesagt?
Philipp Dettmer is responsible for writing scripts, creating the overall style, and directing the team at Kurzgesagt.
When did the Kurzgesagt YouTube channel join the platform?
The Kurzgesagt YouTube channel joined the platform in July 2013.
What is the main focus of the Kurzgesagt channel founded by Philipp Dettmer?
The main focus of the Kurzgesagt channel is to create animation videos that explain various topics with an approach called optimistic nihilism.
What kind of team does Philipp Dettmer work with at Kurzgesagt?
Philipp Dettmer works with a team of illustrators, animators, and number crunchers at Kurzgesagt.
What is the narrative style of the Kurzgesagt channel?
The narrative style of the Kurzgesagt channel is aimed at sparking curiosity about science and the world, with the belief that nothing is boring if told as a good story.
What are Philipp Dettmer's YouTube stats across all credited channels?
As of 2025, Philipp YouTube channels collectively have over 1,294.1M subscribers, more than 179,982.6M views, and have uploaded over 15.8K videos.
First name
Philipp
Last name
Dettmer
Location
DE
Years active
2013 - present
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