In the video, a man is seen standing in a room with a bookshelf behind him. He is wearing a white shirt, a black vest, and a tie with a pattern of red and yellow. The man has white hair and a white beard. He is holding his hand to his mouth and appears to be deep in thought. He then lowers his hand and looks down at something, possibly a table or desk in front of him. The room is dimly lit, and the bookshelf behind him is filled with various books and objects.