The video titled "Inside the Extreme Life of Divers Repairing Billion $ Underwater Cables" explores the challenging work of divers who install and maintain thousands of miles of undersea cables. These cables are crucial for global communications, and the ocean environment presents unique obstacles to their installation and repair.
From philosophers and historians, to poets and scientists alike, love has captured our imagination and curiosity for centuries. Many have experienced the rush of falling in love for the first time. Or the deep feelings of love for your children, family and friends. But what is love from a biological perspective? No doubt it's intertwined with the evolutionary survival of our species.
Afterall you come from an unbroken line of organisms reproducing from the very first microbe that split in two, to your ancestors who have all successfully mated since the dawn of time. Sadly, if you fail to have children this perfect streak comes to a halt. But while we're driven to reproduce, we're also driven to make sure our offspring survive. Though we often associate love with the heart, of the true magic can be seen inside the brain. It may not be entirely surprising to find out that the brain of somebody in love looks awfully similar to one on cocaine.
Cocaine acts on the pleasure centers in the brain by lowering the threshold at which they fire. This means that you feel really good alot easier. We see the same thing in the brains of those in love, but it's not just the cocaine or the love that makes you feel good it's the fact that anything you experience will now more easily set off pleasure centers and make you feel good. Because of this you not only fall in love with the person, but begin to build a romanticized view of the world around you. Interestingly nearby pain and aversion centers begin to fire less, so you become less bothered by things.
Simply put we love being in love. So what chemicals are at work to make all of this happen? Both during orgasm or by simply looking at photos of a loved one, there is a surge of dopamine and norepinephrine from the ventral tegmental area. This not only triggers sexual arousal in your racing heart, but gives you the motivation craving and desire to be with a person more and more. You see romantic love is not simply an emotion, it is a drive from the motor of the mind. And this motor brings about intense energy focused attention and elation. The pleasure centers are part of the brains reward system. The mesolimbic dopamine system.
If you stimulate this region while learning, learning becomes much easier because it's pleasurable and perceived as a reward. We also see a surge in the neuromodulator oxytocin from the nucleus accumbens. Sometimes called the "commitment neuromodulator" because in mammals it helps to reinforce bonding or attachment. When prairie voles are injected with either oxytocin or vasopressin they will instantly find a mate to pair a bond with. Finally, studies have shown that people in love have low levels of serotonin. Which is similar to people with obsessive-compulsive disorder. This is likely cause of our obsession and infatuation during early love.
Amazingly, these areas associated with intense romantic love can remain active for decades, and while there are many other physiological and psychological components that add to the mix, the truth is, science still knows very little about exactly why or how love works. And yet somehow, we all seem to know it when we feel it.
If you’re interested in becoming an oil rig technician, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to enter the field:
While some entry-level oil rig jobs don’t require formal education, becoming an oil rig technician typically requires:
✅ High School Diploma or GED – Minimum requirement.
✅ Technical Diploma or Associate’s Degree (Preferred) – In fields like:
Some universities and technical schools offer specialized oil & gas programs, which can be an advantage.
You can start in entry-level oilfield jobs to build experience before moving into a technician role. Consider positions like:
🔹 Roustabout – General labor role; helps with rig maintenance and equipment handling.
🔹 Roughneck – Works on the drilling crew; assists with drilling operations.
🔹 Mechanic or Electrician Assistant – Supports maintenance teams on rigs.
If you already have experience in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance, transitioning to an oil rig technician role is easier.
Certifications are crucial for safety and job qualification. Here are the most important ones:
📌 BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training)
📌 HUET (Helicopter Underwater Escape Training)
📌 H2S Awareness Training
📌 OSHA or NEBOSH Safety Training
📌 Mechanical Technician Certifications
📌 Electrical Technician Certifications
📌 Instrumentation Technician Certifications
These certifications make you more competitive and can lead to higher salaries.
Once you have education, experience, and certifications, you can apply to oil and gas companies. Some major employers include:
✔ Schlumberger
✔ Halliburton
✔ Baker Hughes
✔ Transocean
✔ Weatherford
✔ Saipem
Search for jobs on platforms like:
🔹 Rigzone
🔹 OilandGasJobSearch
🔹 Indeed & LinkedIn
If you’re comfortable with physically demanding work and a high-salary career with travel opportunities, this could be a great path!
A Roustabout is an entry-level worker on an oil rig responsible for general labor and maintenance tasks. This role is physically demanding and serves as a starting point for many who want to build a career in offshore or onshore oilfield operations.
A roustabout role can lead to higher-paying positions with experience and training, such as:
🔹 Roughneck → 🔹 Derrickhand → 🔹 Driller → 🔹 Toolpusher → 🔹 Rig Manager
An Offshore Engineer is responsible for designing, maintaining, and overseeing engineering operations on offshore structures, such as oil rigs, wind farms, and underwater pipelines. Their role is crucial in ensuring the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of offshore energy projects.
A Drilling Engineer is responsible for designing, planning, and overseeing drilling operations for oil and gas wells. They work closely with geologists, petroleum engineers, and rig teams to ensure efficient, safe, and cost-effective drilling. Their role involves both office-based planning and on-site supervision.
An oil rig operator is responsible for overseeing and managing the daily operations on an oil rig, ensuring that everything runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently during the extraction of oil or gas. Their role involves working on the rig itself or managing operations from a shore-based control center. Key duties include:
Being an oil rig operator typically requires technical expertise, experience in oil and gas operations, and the ability to work in challenging conditions, often in remote and harsh environments.
