> I couldn't find any "listicle" style top N list, the closest was "top players in quantum computing"

The whole premise of the video of this article is "I give you the ten reasons why I think science suck". Sure it's not in the title (which is even more polarizing), but it's still a top ten list.

>> awful generic CGI backgrounds

> That's pretty par for the course for this tier of channel. Arguably the "quirky room with nerd tchatckies backdrop" is more authentic, but both are just filler behind a talking head.

She could just be sitting at her desk though, but I agree this is more aesthetics and it would have not grated me if it wasn't for the other things

>> give me your opinion in the comments

> Necessary evil to drive engagement to appease The Algo.

That's exactly my point. I don't necessarily blame her, but am more lamenting the fact that all videos seem to have to become like this, if a creator wants to make a living on youtube.

> Imho her work is a step above the lion's share of science reporting, but I can see how she might be polarizing.

I'm not sure, her work is definitely not on par with quanta magazine for example.