Benedict using an American accent for Kurt's letter.  Bravo.

Kurt Vonnegut, always having the right of it. Benedict Cumberbatch, always reiterating the message perfectly.

Ok, at the end that got fighteningly accurate

Vonnegut knew things…. He knew things better than most people.

Reading KV has given me insight and truth.   I'm 70 and glad for his words.  We could all do better.

KV’s letter should be broadcast on every corporate media available.  His truth holds.  Thank you Benedict Cumberbatch for your flawless reading!

One of the most brilliant, thought provoking, disturbing and entirely relevant short presentations I have had the pleasure to watch on YouTube. One could break this letter down to paragraph by paragraph, and each paragraph could stand completely on it`s own merits - extraordinary - not to mention being presented in such an outstanding way, with skill and clarity :)

Given that we're only about 1/3 of the way from the writing of this letter to 2088, it's crazy how close we already are to the future Vonnegut described at the end...

Can we all take a moment to appreciate the brilliant acting skills of this man and the way he uses his mesmerizing voice for his roles? He didn't just read a simple letter, he performed it in the most beautiful way possible

"And so it goes." One of my favorite quotes from Vonnegut.

This is yet another great example of Vonnegut's writing, wit, and wisdom.  One of the best ways I ever heard the power of nature described was, "Mother Nature always bats last."

Could be followed by Carl Sagans little blue dot speech.

Can’t go wrong with Vonnegut and Cumberbatch!

well, an old genius SF-writer meets a modern actor genius ... absolutely stunning performance - and message!

A visionaire as always. You and your voice are missed Kurt. Now, when the world seems a gloomier place than ever before. How he would rage against the powers that be. Bless you, where ever you are

We always forget that Nature is not cruel or kind.... just indifferent.

This needs to be shared with everyone of every age immediately.

Ever since I read SLAUGHTERHOUSE FIVE 5⃣ decades ago, Vonnegut has been one of my favorite existentialist philosophers. He cuts to the chase cleanly. It's a shame that no one is listening. People are worried about  the fact that there is a shift in upward population trends in places like Japan. The ignorance of those who think finite supplies (like fossil fuels) can be used/destroyed in a geometric fashion is phenomenal, and all you hear when mention is made is: "Oh, it'll be OK. Science will take care of that. I do care what is coming for my grandkids and great grand kids. It's past time to make a stand.

Kurt Vonnegut was so amazing! I got to meet him when he signed a book for me and I felt such awe just standing with him. I got to listen to him speak in Portland, Oregon. He was such an incredible speaker as well as writer. He explained the main story lines through all literature and I have always remembered that. What a great and very thoughtful man.

Touche' very appropriate timing for this much needed reflection!  My dear Mr. Cumberbatch, you  are an eloquent speaker.