It must've taken him a long time to walk across the stage. Why didn't they show that instead of blah-blah-blah from the speech? I wanted to see how the thing worked. =/ I wonder how long the battery lasts?
Seems kinda similar to the "backpack" exo-skeleton thing the military made, so foot soldiers could carry several hundred lbs. of extra weight for gear.
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eh, useless piece of shit for world, he can do anything useful to the world, he shudve just died, i know i wud, if i were like that. the world right now needs active huamns that can produce goods and useful, not this piece of shit who cant even walk, LOL.
@kb24TM and just what are you contributing to the world hmm? it's not about what he can actually contribute, but what he can do to inspire others. he could've just sulked the entire time for never being able to walk again. let's see what happens when you can't walk again. then in your words, you'd be the useless piece of shit....
@kb24TM Aside from your lack of grammar and word placement...I'd say you are the worthless piece here. I saw a kid who went against all odds to finish school and WALK. You probably came from an incestuous family (which can explain your further lack of intelligence) and failed school at one point. Warmer?? Do yourself a favor, BECOME the active human being you are talking about. It's TWATWAFFLES like you that embarrass this nation. It's idiots like you that make Good Americans suffer. .
@kb24TM How bout you stop acting like you wanna die and just die already if you said you would and at least he has guts to try something new then lay on fricking couch and eats chips all day you self obnoxious b**ch
The word "homosexual" is more appropriate and accurate than the word "gay".
A person does not need religion, hatred or any kind of phobia in order to acknowledge important, qualitative differences between heterosexual attraction / behavior / marriage / adoption and homosexual attraction / behavior / marriage / adoption.
Homosexual activists, with (complete) support from the media, have succeeded at framing themselves as noble victims and martyrs; it's an effective way to push a social agenda.
Im reading his article in Popular Science right now and just typed his name and these videos came up..amazing keep up the good work ..one day we will have all paralyzed people back on their feet again
Whether you want to question it or not, whether it want to believe it or not, whether it want to criticize what I am about to say or not....This is a MIRACLE by the hands of GOD. Thank God for every day of your life, you never know when your last one will come.
this just makes me more upset and regretful at how my parents refused to let me attend my dream school UC Berkeley im thinking and cheering for everyone there with each passing second and congratulations to Austin and the engineering department for this amazing feat!!! Go Cal
@charlietuna34 faith and science are independent entities. There is no point to pit them against each other. I hope you can agree that if faith played any role in those engineers willingness to help this moment, then its a good thing. If it didn't its still a good thing that they made this happen.
@icametoeatyou I've tried to hold a civil discourse with you up until this point, but you're obviously a moronic closed-minded motherfucker, nobody can tell you anything because you're so all knowing. I hope for your sake that your children are as wise as you, and they're never forced with a situation where D&D seems to be an option. Of course, you could tell them, but as you said "nobody wants to sit through while another human blabs on about how he thinks you shouldn't drink and drive."
@icametoeatyou That's why people become anti-drunk driving speakers, not to garner praise for themselves, but to try and stop someone else from doing it. I always felt as if my experience stopped just one person from driving drunk, then it was worth it. What's apparently simple is your mind, you sit there and judge other people when you haven't walked in their shoes. That's ok though, you're perfect, and no one can be as smart as you are. A good sign of a fool is one who's sure that they aren't.
@icametoeatyou I'm glad that you've never made any mistakes in your life, must be nice. As I'm sure you're aware, alcohol inhibits logic, it's what they call being drunk, therefore drunk driving. I didn't congratulate him for being in a wreck, I merely applaud his perserverance for moving on after such a folley. When someone has been through it, they have firsthand accounts of the pain and anguish that drunk driving has caused them, and they can try to prevent it from happening to others.
@Magnitude101 Hey Hero, well done on your 10,000 steps. I wish better from a fellow Aussie. Would you be interested in coming to Burleigh Heads for a drink sometime? I have a mate who would not only buy your drinks, he would also refrain from pulverizing you should you decide to get out of line. You and I are from a proud heritage, one bestowed upon us by birth. Blokes like you know right and wrong. Act like a Man, don`t hide behind your computer. You are 30 years old, old enough to know better.
@sszhao11 I can arrange a hug for you sir. I am sorry that your feelings were hurt. I wish nothing but suffering for you and your family. The internet has created false bravado among the weak. You are not brave enough or tall enough to talk to the hottest woman in the bar, yet your power grows like mold behind your computer screen. You get more and more brave/vulgar each day and feed yourself with those who hate you. Well count me in. You won me over, you make fun of the weak. Well done Loser.
incase u didn't know... We aren't supposed to treat them differently, we need to treat people like this with the same respect that we give to others. Just because he's crippled doesn't mean he can't do anything we can do, I mean look at him! he just walked across the stage!!! Amazing what determination can do..
I once was told a story about a guy who was paralyzed from the waist down by my therapist. He had to have surgery due to this. He told my therapist, who was a surgeon at the time, that he was going to learn how to become a computer engineer four weeks after having surgery. It goes to show people how if you put your mind to something, anythings possible.
This isn't a miracle or a breakthrough it's one guy barely moving across a stage with a machine that would never be practical in the real world. If him getting to walk across the stage is the only time he does that then it's more of a cruel tease than anything else
@MegaBbop its an advancement that will be necessary for future developments in disability technology. In addition to the joy he has from this moment I'm sure he appreciates being part of this development even if doesn't see its final product.
Error:"we could not be prouder." --- corrected: "we could not be more proud." --- ....this is at a COLLEGE right?....!!! Outstanding video, just amazing
That is a courageous young man! Congratulations Austin! Every positive thought stemming from this event and/or video far out weighs the immaturity displayed by those who are obviously lacking in their personal lives and show that in their comments.
See! That's something you don't see everyday! Someone trying! I'm so proud of that Austin kid! It just shows thatbif you put your mind to do something you can acomplish anything!
Wow. . .there sure are a lot of people criticizing and appear to have never done anything stupid in their lives. Hell yeah, I did plenty when I was young and bulletproof so far be it from me to throw stones. Was it poor judgement on his part ? Most certainly. Sentence for his crime is that he alone will have to live with the FULL consequences of his actions for the rest of his life. A bad result of his judgement and a tough lesson for him but don't bullshit me into thinking you're all saints!
I am a cancer survivor. I battled back from complete neuropathy in my legs for a year to being able to walk to getting my second degree black belt. Life is a bitch. I know what this guy is going through. And I am just glad to see that life isn't going to hold him back!
There are so many people at my high school who don't want to walk at the graduation cerimony. It makes me mad because there are people like this guy who would go to great lengths just for their graduation. SMH....
@gregk0095....can you stand behind it a little further?...(lol) just kiddin', "Let He Who Has Not Sinned Cast The First Stone!" I think he's paid for his and three or four other people's mistakes by now! he's still a kid who has to learn how to Make His Bed "the right way" just like everyone else in life! don't you think it's ODD that this happened to someone so gifted and intelligent...God is using him right now as we speak...to change the mindset of every student around him and beyond!
@KittiesJason whats up with the whole religious quotes cant come up with your own, "gifted and intelligent" if he was those things he would have known that right before he was about to start drinking he should have thought "hmm? if im driving and im getting alcohol in my system maybe i should pass my keys to one of my friends that isnt drinking" and the whole first stone thing yes i have sinned but they were little things not like him who ENDANGERED HIS AND OTHER PEOPLES LIVES!!! please reply...
@gregk0095...but to reply is to repeat what's already been said! no one's saying your argument does'nt make perfect sense...it does! but there's always two sides! he could've been a weak, angry, bitter, bastard like some (lol) but he chose to turn the course of his actions around! "Austin is a Gamechanger"...a Strong son-of-a-bitch! and his story will inspire for the rest of his life, whether we want it to or not!
@gregk0095 , we all make mistakes, some with consequences while others just get away with nothing happening. He was four years younger, why arent you happy nothing horrible happened and that he is around and doing something with his life. I am sure he was a lesson for many young drivers and those who drink and drive.
@gregk0095 People make mistakes. He's obviously paying for his. At least he didn't wallow away in self pity or depression and is doing something positive to try an counterbalance that mistake.
In this day and age, our mental capacity is, for the most part, valued more than our physical prowess. While you rage over this kid (who doesn't even know you exist), he will go on to do things that are worth a damn. How does it feel to lose to a cripple? Oh, right, u mad u mad u mad.
Yes, drunk driving is so ridiculous, so dumb...e.t.c. He will live with the reminder for the rest of his life. Does this mean because he brought this upon himself we should not have compassion? Does this mean he should be cast to the dogs? He is an inspiration in the sense that he has moved forward and accomplished something in his life. I wish people would not drink and drive, if they do and an accident did occur I wish the injury would happen to them and not an innocent by stander or driver.
@dbacksbyrnesie He's responsible for his paralyzation. I'm not saying that means he shouldn't walk again, but that the opportunity to walk should be first given to someone who isn't at fault for their own paralyzation. For them it's unfair, for him it's fair.
It's disturbing that a person who got behind the wheel of vehicle drunk is being described as "inspiring" or, for that fact, being portrayed in a positive frame of reference. What is also being left out is that a person in the passanger seat was also severely injured - though anyone who would willingly and knowing get in a car with a drunk probably doesn't deserve much compassion either. Sorry, there's far better people that deserve sympathy than this guy.
@liquidgee13 I can agree with the fact that his drinking and driving was beyond stupid, I do not believe that he is beyond compassion. I live with the belief that everyone deserves a second chance. He got his when he got to walk at his graduation.
@uTubemaniacPfred Good for you. I, however, can't and won't find it in my heart to spare sympathy for persons who willfully and knowingly engage in such behavior even if it is only once because they are a liability to society and the human race at large, endangering the health and welfare of every innocent person that exists. Even more so that this guy ran a 4.0 grade point average - not that this matters, it just makes my disgust all the more prominent.
Everyone was on their cellphones ... these guys need to learn some respect! Congrats to the class of 2011, and to Austin Whitney for being able to walk during his commencement!
I recommend students to use a site called KATAKSHAM - an academic social network - It's a site which lets students share content with classmates and professors and
also upload their certificates, audition video etc.
unfortunately youtube has been taken over by lowlife individuals who never excelled at anything so they posess the personality of swine and persecute others. this was a good moment. yes the equipment is rater bulky for now, but as all technology it will continue to develop. it's people like them that makes will impact people's lives in a big way. just to think this technology wasn't around to save christofer reeves but exists now should make people grateful. u never know what the future holds.
awesome. 1: great advancement in technology 2: inspiring moment 3: he needs to become the worlds 1st transformer(press a button, transform, and roll out)
It must've taken him a long time to walk across the stage. Why didn't they show that instead of blah-blah-blah from the speech? I wanted to see how the thing worked. =/ I wonder how long the battery lasts?
Seems kinda similar to the "backpack" exo-skeleton thing the military made, so foot soldiers could carry several hundred lbs. of extra weight for gear.
xeokym 3 days ago
wow 492,221 viewers until this time :D
NewKeepSharing31 1 week ago
@kb24TM well I guess your fucking stupid and a high school drop out so don't even talk cause your a worthless piece of shit
TheLittleman500 1 month ago
Amazing! Simply amazing!
MCWachner 2 months ago
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eh, useless piece of shit for world, he can do anything useful to the world, he shudve just died, i know i wud, if i were like that. the world right now needs active huamns that can produce goods and useful, not this piece of shit who cant even walk, LOL.
kb24TM 2 months ago
@kb24TM What is wrong with you?
SuperRumpelstiltskin 2 months ago
@kb24TM don't speak about yourself like that...it's really self-deprecating.
inguyennnn 2 months ago
@kb24TM and just what are you contributing to the world hmm? it's not about what he can actually contribute, but what he can do to inspire others. he could've just sulked the entire time for never being able to walk again. let's see what happens when you can't walk again. then in your words, you'd be the useless piece of shit....
Aznthunder10 2 months ago 2
@kb24TM Aside from your lack of grammar and word placement...I'd say you are the worthless piece here. I saw a kid who went against all odds to finish school and WALK. You probably came from an incestuous family (which can explain your further lack of intelligence) and failed school at one point. Warmer?? Do yourself a favor, BECOME the active human being you are talking about. It's TWATWAFFLES like you that embarrass this nation. It's idiots like you that make Good Americans suffer. .
chrissylove24 2 months ago
@kb24TM How bout you stop acting like you wanna die and just die already if you said you would and at least he has guts to try something new then lay on fricking couch and eats chips all day you self obnoxious b**ch
thevdogamr 1 month ago
This man is a fine example of the embodiment of strength and
pure determination. Cheers to him and his family for enduring
such an ordeal and not letting it deter him from his hopes and dreams.
How many of us even make it to college let alone complete it?
This chap did it despite what must of been a horrific experience
and still found the will within himself to not feel sorry for himself
but bloody soldier on! I salute you young Master Austin. Cheers!
= ]
British0Pixie 2 months ago
as a Cal grad from the year before, and the son of a paralyzed veteran this video makes me so proud of my alma mater, GO BEARS!
cnash41 3 months ago
i met him today! what an inspiration.
piratesaremypassion1 5 months ago
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The word "homosexual" is more appropriate and accurate than the word "gay".
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Homosexual activists, with (complete) support from the media, have succeeded at framing themselves as noble victims and martyrs; it's an effective way to push a social agenda.
lightandbeautiful 5 months ago
Im reading his article in Popular Science right now and just typed his name and these videos came up..amazing keep up the good work ..one day we will have all paralyzed people back on their feet again
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Whether you want to question it or not, whether it want to believe it or not, whether it want to criticize what I am about to say or not....This is a MIRACLE by the hands of GOD. Thank God for every day of your life, you never know when your last one will come.
MrKokasian 6 months ago
This is truly a beautiful moment
emily64002 6 months ago
The first time a youtube video almost made me cry
XvUchihaSasukevX 7 months ago 4
this just makes me more upset and regretful at how my parents refused to let me attend my dream school UC Berkeley im thinking and cheering for everyone there with each passing second and congratulations to Austin and the engineering department for this amazing feat!!! Go Cal
xxbiucrushxx 8 months ago
@xxbiucrushxx im so sorry, if you don't mind me asking, what were their reasons?
cnash41 3 months ago
I teared up. This is truly wonderful. So proud to be a Berkeley student :)
yeebrada 8 months ago 3
this is truly remarkable
broj92 8 months ago
I don't know whether to laugh at or pity all the haters here...
Harish9292 8 months ago 3
absolutely amazing..brought tears to my eyes ..praise God that he was able to do it;)-
akumu102 8 months ago
@akumu102 god had nothing to do with this.
charlietuna34 8 months ago
@charlietuna34 God has everything to do with everything case closed ..leave it alone:)
akumu102 8 months ago
@charlietuna34 faith and science are independent entities. There is no point to pit them against each other. I hope you can agree that if faith played any role in those engineers willingness to help this moment, then its a good thing. If it didn't its still a good thing that they made this happen.
God Bless,
Carl
UC Berkeley class of 2010
cnash41 3 months ago
@icametoeatyou I've tried to hold a civil discourse with you up until this point, but you're obviously a moronic closed-minded motherfucker, nobody can tell you anything because you're so all knowing. I hope for your sake that your children are as wise as you, and they're never forced with a situation where D&D seems to be an option. Of course, you could tell them, but as you said "nobody wants to sit through while another human blabs on about how he thinks you shouldn't drink and drive."
lcmorgan1221 8 months ago
@icametoeatyou That's why people become anti-drunk driving speakers, not to garner praise for themselves, but to try and stop someone else from doing it. I always felt as if my experience stopped just one person from driving drunk, then it was worth it. What's apparently simple is your mind, you sit there and judge other people when you haven't walked in their shoes. That's ok though, you're perfect, and no one can be as smart as you are. A good sign of a fool is one who's sure that they aren't.
lcmorgan1221 8 months ago
@icametoeatyou I'm glad that you've never made any mistakes in your life, must be nice. As I'm sure you're aware, alcohol inhibits logic, it's what they call being drunk, therefore drunk driving. I didn't congratulate him for being in a wreck, I merely applaud his perserverance for moving on after such a folley. When someone has been through it, they have firsthand accounts of the pain and anguish that drunk driving has caused them, and they can try to prevent it from happening to others.
lcmorgan1221 8 months ago
That was so awesome that I not only clapped in a totally silent room, I cried.
MyPlaylistPerson 8 months ago
I cried this was amazing
yah2344 8 months ago
@Magnitude101 no it's not
jimmythacricket1 8 months ago
This is beautiful. Congrats. :)
MrsSaxophonegirl 8 months ago
congrats. i walk probs bout 10,000 steps a day. i dont get a mention. cunts
Magnitude101 8 months ago
@Magnitude101 Hey Hero, well done on your 10,000 steps. I wish better from a fellow Aussie. Would you be interested in coming to Burleigh Heads for a drink sometime? I have a mate who would not only buy your drinks, he would also refrain from pulverizing you should you decide to get out of line. You and I are from a proud heritage, one bestowed upon us by birth. Blokes like you know right and wrong. Act like a Man, don`t hide behind your computer. You are 30 years old, old enough to know better.
757930 8 months ago
amazing!
karlacn 8 months ago
I didn't get a hug from dean, this is discrimination against regular students
sszhao11 9 months ago
@sszhao11 I can arrange a hug for you sir. I am sorry that your feelings were hurt. I wish nothing but suffering for you and your family. The internet has created false bravado among the weak. You are not brave enough or tall enough to talk to the hottest woman in the bar, yet your power grows like mold behind your computer screen. You get more and more brave/vulgar each day and feed yourself with those who hate you. Well count me in. You won me over, you make fun of the weak. Well done Loser.
757930 8 months ago
@757930 you are weird.
sszhao11 8 months ago
incase u didn't know... We aren't supposed to treat them differently, we need to treat people like this with the same respect that we give to others. Just because he's crippled doesn't mean he can't do anything we can do, I mean look at him! he just walked across the stage!!! Amazing what determination can do..
skylarsfamouss 9 months ago
I once was told a story about a guy who was paralyzed from the waist down by my therapist. He had to have surgery due to this. He told my therapist, who was a surgeon at the time, that he was going to learn how to become a computer engineer four weeks after having surgery. It goes to show people how if you put your mind to something, anythings possible.
weirdalguy360 9 months ago
If u have same pain u can feel him, if u don't then u can't
heroe621 9 months ago
I'm crying. So proud.
jasmln1 9 months ago
This isn't a miracle or a breakthrough it's one guy barely moving across a stage with a machine that would never be practical in the real world. If him getting to walk across the stage is the only time he does that then it's more of a cruel tease than anything else
MegaBbop 9 months ago
@MegaBbop its an advancement that will be necessary for future developments in disability technology. In addition to the joy he has from this moment I'm sure he appreciates being part of this development even if doesn't see its final product.
cnash41 3 months ago
Cheers for you! Found it amazing and stunning how they made those operating function legs for him, the professor and the engineer students(:
poofbubbles11209 9 months ago
you go boy!!!!
rolonmatthew 9 months ago
A young man with Integrity and Fortitude!
A prosperous and healthy life to you Austin!
TheBlizzardcat 9 months ago
Or we could have used stem cells and he wouldn't be limping 2 steps like a robot and have a jetpack on him
TheHaloHax 9 months ago
Amazing.
DyCKMartin 9 months ago
This shows how determined humans are?
pranavkumar2005 9 months ago
Whos tha filipina girls at 3.5
jpc0401 9 months ago
he could have tried harder, he didnt seem very determined, its like he didnt wana do it.
zidul 9 months ago
? who is that?
valipanda 9 months ago
Awesome!
xtinatorres209 9 months ago
@storkvana you are stupid. He is paralyased. For him to stand up. Was a miracle. Go spread hate somewhere else.
inaD6897 9 months ago
Error:"we could not be prouder." --- corrected: "we could not be more proud." --- ....this is at a COLLEGE right?....!!! Outstanding video, just amazing
taquito928 9 months ago
@taquito928 he's Canadian cut him some slack. He's also a physics professor, not the most gramar focussed field.
cnash41 3 months ago
That is a courageous young man! Congratulations Austin! Every positive thought stemming from this event and/or video far out weighs the immaturity displayed by those who are obviously lacking in their personal lives and show that in their comments.
loyalfanwinorlose 9 months ago
how awesome would it be if thriller started playing in the background ,then he started dancing.
zIntroduction 9 months ago
114 people never tried something new
RockMyPartyKesha 9 months ago
What a brave young man!
BraziliAna 9 months ago
Well technically its not walking cause you dont usually walk with an exoskeleton...
Chrisjohn1000 9 months ago
How can someone dislike a video like this?!?! D:
crazylazy92 9 months ago
you call that walking?
storkvana 9 months ago
actually brought a tear to my eye, makes me thankful for what i've got and proud to be human
6DAVIE9 9 months ago
@tyl3rjgazley nice comeback.im hurt
yulaw3 9 months ago
Whenever I feel like giving up, I will pray. But not only wii I pray, I will remember Austin Whitney.
IanLeoTV 9 months ago
See! That's something you don't see everyday! Someone trying! I'm so proud of that Austin kid! It just shows thatbif you put your mind to do something you can acomplish anything!
DivaDee111 9 months ago
That is the type of stuff you can inspire people with
clombs123 9 months ago
Man I wish the school year would end
wP4KClan 9 months ago
Fricken amazing
TheLittleman500 9 months ago
@KittiesJason
Haha thanks, all the respect to that guy ofcourse.
TheArcticMonkeyz 9 months ago
i can do that waaay quicker, without all that gear.
TheArcticMonkeyz 9 months ago
My hero, this is so cute!
PrincessJazzy15 9 months ago
Wow. . .there sure are a lot of people criticizing and appear to have never done anything stupid in their lives. Hell yeah, I did plenty when I was young and bulletproof so far be it from me to throw stones. Was it poor judgement on his part ? Most certainly. Sentence for his crime is that he alone will have to live with the FULL consequences of his actions for the rest of his life. A bad result of his judgement and a tough lesson for him but don't bullshit me into thinking you're all saints!
km92k6 9 months ago
congrats ucb graduates!
HappyFolkPinoy 9 months ago
I am a cancer survivor. I battled back from complete neuropathy in my legs for a year to being able to walk to getting my second degree black belt. Life is a bitch. I know what this guy is going through. And I am just glad to see that life isn't going to hold him back!
mud91duck 9 months ago
Respect
TVGOLO1 9 months ago
If graduation isn't long enough now they have to wait for him...u know some people were like my ur ass, stop hugging people.
whome452 9 months ago
2,127 people are drunk drivers
MrJumpoffabuilding 9 months ago
Um... "He" still can't walk... just saying.
ozarkmac 9 months ago
The world is finally using tech. To help instead of building factories that pour out smoke
TheAirsnape 9 months ago
when I first saw this, I could not stop smiling. Truly amazing.
n00dleman97 9 months ago
There are so many people at my high school who don't want to walk at the graduation cerimony. It makes me mad because there are people like this guy who would go to great lengths just for their graduation. SMH....
colormejessikur 9 months ago
Heart warming who would dislike
TheLittleman500 9 months ago
This is heart warming he did a good job
manilagirl10 9 months ago
Hes the bionic man!
Yousojelly 9 months ago
2 people texting at 1:56
patrickrohar 9 months ago
Science - 100,000,000,000... Religion - 0
This was a heart warming video.
Leadman1989 9 months ago
Yay, Nichole 2011!!!
DanTheMan590 9 months ago
Yay!!!!!!!!!!! Cool vid seems like a nice person
Aydster 9 months ago
Congratulations! This wad inspiring
TINACOHENCHANG98 9 months ago
Who ever disliked this has never thought about not having the use of their legs...they should be ashamed. I find this incredible and inspiring.
xxpanda22xx 9 months ago
WALK
Jojoereggaemtl 9 months ago
This is just awesome
phonesk8ter 9 months ago
C'est en faisant n'importe quoi qu'on devient n'importe qui
Much respect to you my friend !
K0K4NE 9 months ago
Now they're all statistically intelligent. Gratz.
Goblexter 9 months ago
I expected "Mein Führer, I can walk!" in the top comments.
kunc 9 months ago
@gregk0095....can you stand behind it a little further?...(lol) just kiddin', "Let He Who Has Not Sinned Cast The First Stone!" I think he's paid for his and three or four other people's mistakes by now! he's still a kid who has to learn how to Make His Bed "the right way" just like everyone else in life! don't you think it's ODD that this happened to someone so gifted and intelligent...God is using him right now as we speak...to change the mindset of every student around him and beyond!
KittiesJason 9 months ago
@KittiesJason whats up with the whole religious quotes cant come up with your own, "gifted and intelligent" if he was those things he would have known that right before he was about to start drinking he should have thought "hmm? if im driving and im getting alcohol in my system maybe i should pass my keys to one of my friends that isnt drinking" and the whole first stone thing yes i have sinned but they were little things not like him who ENDANGERED HIS AND OTHER PEOPLES LIVES!!! please reply...
gregk0095 9 months ago
@gregk0095...but to reply is to repeat what's already been said! no one's saying your argument does'nt make perfect sense...it does! but there's always two sides! he could've been a weak, angry, bitter, bastard like some (lol) but he chose to turn the course of his actions around! "Austin is a Gamechanger"...a Strong son-of-a-bitch! and his story will inspire for the rest of his life, whether we want it to or not!
KittiesJason 9 months ago
@KittiesJason oh well i guess this is the end to the discussion but it makes me laugh to the hole angry,bitter part of your comment (LOL)
gregk0095 9 months ago
@gregk0095...nothing wrong with agreeing to disagree! oh, and check out Austin Whitney.Com! see ya bro!
KittiesJason 9 months ago
High Five! Oh shit he fell! :P Thumbs up!
MrTagapinasako 9 months ago
Does this mean he'll be able to walk again one day, or am i missing it.
DaZeDmerlin 9 months ago
my cousin went to berkeley damn he smart
musik210 9 months ago
so glad he had this moment....
pinupvix 9 months ago 21
Whyy Would Someone Dislike This?
MightyBeiner 9 months ago
@gregk0095 , we all make mistakes, some with consequences while others just get away with nothing happening. He was four years younger, why arent you happy nothing horrible happened and that he is around and doing something with his life. I am sure he was a lesson for many young drivers and those who drink and drive.
MaraLaNY 9 months ago
Who the fuck disliked this? Fucking trolls...
danktrain420 9 months ago
thats pretty ciik but you cant just cheat your way out of something natural with machines, it wont work for long
OnlyAfro 9 months ago
this is such an inspirational video. Well done Austin :)
chrispaulburke 9 months ago
@gregk0095 People make mistakes. He's obviously paying for his. At least he didn't wallow away in self pity or depression and is doing something positive to try an counterbalance that mistake.
SeoulSon51 9 months ago
so what...
Anthagonyk 9 months ago
i think nerds are hot
betlogboy 9 months ago
its like a jet pack wouldnt it be great if he just blasted into the air and was like i dont need legs when i can FLY!
secretrarebreed 9 months ago
@Ugurcan2452
In this day and age, our mental capacity is, for the most part, valued more than our physical prowess. While you rage over this kid (who doesn't even know you exist), he will go on to do things that are worth a damn. How does it feel to lose to a cripple? Oh, right, u mad u mad u mad.
PrinceofCats999 9 months ago
@YouHateGasgara Wow . Really dude ? Thats kinda low .
Salm0nlikethefish 9 months ago
freddiew on the left at 1:39?
Pmofmalasia 9 months ago
Yes, drunk driving is so ridiculous, so dumb...e.t.c. He will live with the reminder for the rest of his life. Does this mean because he brought this upon himself we should not have compassion? Does this mean he should be cast to the dogs? He is an inspiration in the sense that he has moved forward and accomplished something in his life. I wish people would not drink and drive, if they do and an accident did occur I wish the injury would happen to them and not an innocent by stander or driver.
jogdog5 9 months ago
Hard to feel sorry for him when he should have known better then to drink and drive. He is lucky he didn't kill anybody with his stupidity
degrassifan31 9 months ago
Surprised that some people have even disliked this video....
r2212xx 9 months ago
das was up even though he in his condition he didnt give up
JGilz 9 months ago
I am just trying to figure out why there are dislikes on this video. How can someone not like this.
dbacksbyrnesie 9 months ago
@dbacksbyrnesie He's responsible for his paralyzation. I'm not saying that means he shouldn't walk again, but that the opportunity to walk should be first given to someone who isn't at fault for their own paralyzation. For them it's unfair, for him it's fair.
fmandwc2 9 months ago
@dbacksbyrnesie THUMBS DOWN THE VIDEO FOR BERKLEY! It used to be a good school before the 1960's.
CrazyChitTV 9 months ago
He is a S.T.A.L.K.E.R . He took the exoskeleton with him from the zone.
lErssikeke 9 months ago
Yes!!!
MarioXcore1 9 months ago
dudes awesome lol
dipster14 9 months ago
It's disturbing that a person who got behind the wheel of vehicle drunk is being described as "inspiring" or, for that fact, being portrayed in a positive frame of reference. What is also being left out is that a person in the passanger seat was also severely injured - though anyone who would willingly and knowing get in a car with a drunk probably doesn't deserve much compassion either. Sorry, there's far better people that deserve sympathy than this guy.
liquidgee13 9 months ago 13
@liquidgee13 I can agree with the fact that his drinking and driving was beyond stupid, I do not believe that he is beyond compassion. I live with the belief that everyone deserves a second chance. He got his when he got to walk at his graduation.
uTubemaniacPfred 9 months ago
@uTubemaniacPfred Good for you. I, however, can't and won't find it in my heart to spare sympathy for persons who willfully and knowingly engage in such behavior even if it is only once because they are a liability to society and the human race at large, endangering the health and welfare of every innocent person that exists. Even more so that this guy ran a 4.0 grade point average - not that this matters, it just makes my disgust all the more prominent.
liquidgee13 9 months ago
@liquidgee13 he never says that he was drunk you garbage ass
MrZague8 9 months ago
Terminator.
ButterCupDee 9 months ago
Why is there even a dislike option on this video?
MrMattgreider 9 months ago
Soon these things are gonna get smaller, stronger, cheaper... can't wait.
laallaal75 9 months ago
so many stupid ppl can u just enjoy the vid
yugo34 9 months ago
Carlie Sheen would call that.... Well you know:)
MrIJustWatch 9 months ago
This makes me feel like ive done nothing with my life. Congrats dude.
Stanky2000 9 months ago
Very inspiring!!! that sooo awesome!
TheJuggaloChef 9 months ago
this guy gives me great confidence to do anything.
13305dickla 9 months ago
Epic man all i can say is epic.
sly3571 9 months ago
haha yeah Austin, I went to high school with him! cool guy
tw1tch09 9 months ago
The exoskeleton suit should be named Austin Power :D
IfureadthisURdum 9 months ago
What's better than winning the Paraolympics? Walking.
tehl33t666 9 months ago 3
im a cybernetic organism
druha10304 9 months ago
wtf is this?america is just wierd...
StormProductionzZ 9 months ago
wait is this in china?
firativerson 9 months ago
@firativerson LOL! There are tons of chinese students there, and the only caucasian ones are fat as hell!!!!
kittykatro 9 months ago
@kittykatro
missing the irony... Caught a fish thou
firativerson 9 months ago
Poor guy
IanLeoTV 9 months ago
Those Berkeley guys are so smart! May they continue to work on that prototype! Coolio!
kwmkc13 9 months ago
Paralyzed student, Austin Whitney, walks (holds onto zimmer frame) at graduation.
yulaw3 9 months ago
if u get paralysed do u get an instant pass?
yulaw3 9 months ago
@yulaw3 is a hater dont be mad because nobody likes you
tyl3rjgazley 9 months ago
@tyl3rjgazley ok then mongoloid, im happy.thanks.at least my friends are not from world of warcraft.
yulaw3 9 months ago
thats tight...congrats
JasonNelson314 9 months ago
Everyone was on their cellphones ... these guys need to learn some respect! Congrats to the class of 2011, and to Austin Whitney for being able to walk during his commencement!
PrinceofCats999 9 months ago
look at the hot asian dude behind Austin....dam!!!
cjp1810 9 months ago 32
Good for him
But Berkeley still sucks lol
H1TMANactual 9 months ago
Good job sir!
kolokoyz13 9 months ago
seriously, what's up with EVERYONE being on their cell phones?
123qwerty 9 months ago
good job kiddo. it's an inspiration to see that sudden, tragic accidents in one's life can't stop one from going forward.
and btw nice speech mr. man- except that everyone was on their phones, which shows what kind of school you guys run
pigsbum53 9 months ago
Great Job, Austin!!!
Godlover121496 9 months ago
I wish the very best for Austin Whitney !!!
I recommend students to use a site called KATAKSHAM - an academic social network - It's a site which lets students share content with classmates and professors and
also upload their certificates, audition video etc.
Katakshamcom 9 months ago
so many people on their phones..
ki6eki 9 months ago
1:56, this is so boring, im going to play my phone
boblin517 9 months ago
yes.we can rebuild him, we have the technology.. to make him smarter, faster,stonger, and walk once more
sparky247365 9 months ago
unfortunately youtube has been taken over by lowlife individuals who never excelled at anything so they posess the personality of swine and persecute others. this was a good moment. yes the equipment is rater bulky for now, but as all technology it will continue to develop. it's people like them that makes will impact people's lives in a big way. just to think this technology wasn't around to save christofer reeves but exists now should make people grateful. u never know what the future holds.
thedollhouse10 9 months ago
awesome. 1: great advancement in technology 2: inspiring moment 3: he needs to become the worlds 1st transformer(press a button, transform, and roll out)
AndroidPhantom 9 months ago
science ftw
Chr0nixRH 9 months ago