Michael David Stevens (born January 23, 1986) is an American educator, public speaker, comedian, entertainer, editor, and Internet celebrity, best known for creating and hosting the popular education YouTube channel Vsauce. His channel initially released video game-related content until the popularity of his educational series DOT saw discussions of general interest become the focus of Vsauce, encompassing explanations of science, philosophy, culture, and illusion.As the host of Vsauce, Stevens has become one of the most successful YouTubers (with over 14 million subscribers and 1.63 billion views), as well as a leading figure in the Internet-driven popularization of science and education.