Is Sixty Symbols Effective for Physics Outreach?

[coffeem]

http://www.sixtysymbols.com/videos/006.htm

My university have created this site to broaden "outreach" in physics. Some of them are pretty decent, but I personally think this one is terrible. Just wondered what you think to the idea in general.

 

[atyy]

brazil nut one is cool

 

[Andy Resnick]

Is there a specific target audience in mind? I don't really see the draw.

 

[cragar]

some are lame , but some are kool

 

[coffeem]

Is there a specific target audience in mind? I don't really see the draw.

Tbh I do not think there is. Generally aimed at a none technical background. I think they are possibly hoping for a bit of youtube celebrity.