Refracted World with Terry Geo

Three weeks ago I had 17k followers on TikTok, today I have 340k. Here's my story of how it happened and what came next.

After recent personal events, I feel it's time to move on to new projects. I hope to return to my podcast at some point and I want to thank everyone who has listened, liked and supported Refracted World over the past year.

Explore the spooky world of ghosts and historical sightings in today's Halloween Special episode of Refracted World. Is your house haunted? Are ghosts even real? 00:00 Intro 00:52 History of Ghosts 04:00 Are Ghosts Real? 07:53 On TV 09:52 Spooky Experiment 12:21 You Are Amazing! 14:37 Closing Thoughts

In this video, we'll explore why conspiracy theories make sense to some people and why they might not always hold up to scrutiny. Discover the psychology behind why we believe in conspiracy theories. My Mum just died and I haven't had the time to create a new episode of Refracted World, so I'm uploading this previously-unreleased audio only episode I recorded in March about conspiracy theories.

Nepo babies are not a new thing in fact, high society has capitalised on this practice throughout all of human civilisation. Of course we want our children to prosper from our fortunes, but when those fortunes are guaranteed, what incentives do the children have to do anything for themselves? There are glaringly obvious downsides to nepotism but not all nepo babies simply coast along on the succes...

This is the third video in my "How to Become a Writer" series. In this episode I focus on writing and publishing a book. 00:00 Intro 00:35 Writing is hard 03:42 Why Planning is Important 06:30 Finishing the book 08:44 Let's Get You Planning 11:00 When Can You Write? 13:26 Choosing Your Genre 14:56 Creating Characters 16:24 Closing Thoughts

I created a scifi series for YouTube in 2014 and a decade later I am releasing the remastered version here. In this video, I talk about the process of writing, producing and creating 30 episodes of a series set in Earth's Future with no budget. The Remastered version is being released every Friday throughout September on my YouTube Channel: @terryjgeo 00:00 Intro 01:13 Light from Dark 02:07 Cr...

Want to become a script writer? Check out these ten top tips to help you get started on your journey to becoming a successful screenwriter or playwright. 00:00 Intro 00:37 #1 Know Your Audience 02:56 #2 Research 06:12 #3 Writers Just Want to Write 07:25 #4 Know Your Idea 09:15 #5 Planning 10:57 #6 Use the Right Tools 12:43 #7 How to Write a Song 14:25 #8 Beta Readers & Editors 16:30 #9 Revisio...

Have you always wanted to be a writer but didn't know how to begin? With decades of experience in multiple fields, I share my own history to inspire you to start today. There is no cheat code but with knowledge and practice, you can do anything you want. 00:00 Intro 00:33 Writing is a skill 02:45 When should you start writing? 04:51 How did I become a writer? 08:16 Working in TV 11:08 Working...

In today's digital age, the debate surrounding the relevance of traditional media has never been more critical. In this thought-provoking video, we explore the essential role that traditional media plays in our society, from fostering informed citizenship to providing a sense of community. Discover how newspapers, radio, and television continue to serve as trusted sources of information, bridg...

Join us as we delve into the Fermi Paradox and explore the question of whether we have found aliens yet. Discover the mysteries of the universe with Refracted World! In a galaxy spanning 100,000 light years, where are all the aliens? This week's episode dives into the Fermi Paradox to discuss why we still haven't found life outside planet Earth. You can watch or listen to this episode wher...

Did you know Berlin hosted the Olympic Games in 1936? (Me either until recently!) Hitler was of course all for it as he wanted to show the world how great he and Nazi Germany was - but why did the world allow it to go ahead? It's a pretty crazy story. You can watch or listen to this episode wherever podcasts are available. Simply search: Refracted World 0:00 - Intro 1:05 - Hitler's rise to...

With so much talk about the Opening Ceremony in Paris and the Feast of Dionysus, I realised a lot of people might not know the origins of the Olympics. So here's a brief recap of its long and illustrious history and whether or not the Romans were the reason they stopped. You can watch or listen to this episode wherever podcasts are available. Simply search: Refracted World Subscribing, liking,...

After spending so many weeks researching the timeline of our species, I felt the next story to tell should be about religion and belief as it is so intertwined with our own history. You can watch or listen to this episode wherever podcasts are available. Simply search: Refracted World Subscribing, liking, commenting and sharing really help boost the channel and keep me creating high-quality, engag...

In this week's episode, we chart the history of racism. When it started, why it became so prevalent and why it still persists today. You can watch or listen to this episode wherever podcasts are available. Simply type in Refracted World. Subscribing, liking, commenting and sharing really help boost the channel and keep me creating content. Official Merch: https://funcreated.etsy.com Follow me:...

Following on from last week's episode, we continue our story of Homo Sapiens and expose the world's worst mass killer. You can watch or listen to this episode wherever podcasts are available. Simply type in Refracted World. Official Merch: https://funcreated.etsy.com Follow me: Website: www. RefractedWorld.com Podcast: https://tr.ee/rUYcxfpErR Twitter: /terryjgeo YouTube: /dramaticmuchterr...

Refracted World returns for season 2 in podcast and video form. In this week's episode, we're diving into the very basics of evolution to explain the hows, whens and wheres. I promise that by the end of this episode you will have a better understanding of how evolution works and where you came from. Evolution is usually complicated to understand and to explain. Because of that, I’ve stripp...

In 2017 I wrote a musical for the London stage called Blink of an Eye. In 2022 I wrote the sequel which I performed at the Edinburgh Fringe and in 2023 the one-man gay rom-com was refined into a wonderful yet emotional piece of theatre. Today's episode is the concluding part detailing the entire history of my stage show, Blink. You can now watch the full theatre performance of Blink on my YouTube...

In 2017 I wrote a musical for the London stage called Blink of an Eye. In 2022 I wrote the sequel which I performed at the Edinburgh Fringe and in 2023 the one-man gay rom-com was refined into a wonderful yet emotional piece of theatre. Today's episode is the first part detailing the entire history of my stage show, Blink. Please take a moment to read our petition for online safety: https://pe...

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week here in the UK and I wanted to focus on one condition I don't think many of us understand enough about. There is more than just one type of narcissist. I didn’t know that until this year. I only knew about the classic narcissist, the one we likely all picture in our minds. The arrogant, self-loving, self-gratulating person with a sense of entitlement. But...

As tomorrow is the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest, I thought there was no better time to talk about the history of the world’s longest-running televised music competition. And also talk about why it's know in the LGBTQIA+ community as the gay olympics. Please take a moment to read our petition for online safety: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/659130 Subscribe to Refracted...

This is a ridiculous question. Of course we’re not living in a simulation. I can think, I can see, I can smell, I can love, I can decide what I want to eat, where I want to walk to and who I want to interact with. I have memories, I can learn – in essence I am a flesh and blood human being, living on a planet in an almost infinite universe, that we can observe. Surely that proves we are not in a s...

Last week we dove into the history of gay men and this week we're doing the same with transgender people. How far back do records go? Who was the first trans person to be documented? 1950s? 1850s? Think a lot further back. In today's episode, we travel through the timeline of our species to discover the answer and just like last week, you may feel pretty emotional by the end. I certainly w...

Who was the first gay man? Was it Oscar Wilde in the 19th Century - or further back to the Renaissance with artists like Michaelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci? In today's episode we take a look at the history of homosexuality. Is it a relatively new phenomena or has it been around a while? Please take a moment to read our petition for online safety: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/65913...

Many people now spend most of our lives on social media. When interviewed, a lot of young people say they even get their news from social media. And whereas there are interesting and informative articles and videos, they are mingled with so much filler, it's difficult to learn anything. But learning is what our brains crave and now there are so many ways we can expand our minds in just a few m...