PBS Idea Channel Explains Why Our New Year’s Resolutions Fail

Happy New Year! Hopefully you have already digested Tubefilter’s rock solid predictions for the new year, since every single one is bound to happen. The first day of 2013 is a time for hope, when it’s easy to believe you can do anything if you set your mind to it. In order to save time, PBS Idea Channel has released a short episode informing all potential resolvers the exact reason why their plans will go south.

In the episode, host Mike Rugnetta crafts a clever argument using his usual eclectic mix of sources. This time around, his references range from psychology professor Roy Baumeister to Homer Simpson. Luckily for us, Rugnetta proposes a clear solution, imploring us to tackle just one resolution rather than taking on a whole list of them at once.

Even in a short form, Idea Channel is nothing short of superb. My love for the series is well-documented, but just in case we need one more official statement, let me make it clear: PBS Idea Channel is 100% worth your time (especially since Rugnetta ditched his hideous handlebar moustache for a more pleasant bearded look). If I’m ever stranded on a desert island, and I can only bring five YouTube channels, Idea Channel is coming with me; and while I’m there, it will probably do a good job of explaining how my situation is a metaphor for Adventure Time or D&D or some other nerdy Internet pursuit.

Idea Channel will restart full-length episodes next week. I hope you’ve all resolved to add it to your subscription list.