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Tim Urban

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Writer of the long-form blog Wait But Why

772 records in all

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  • Episodes 160
  • Quotes 322
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Episodes

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  • The Elon Musk Deep Dive

    Tim Urban received an unexpected call from Elon Musk in 2015. This led to a six-month intensive study of Musk's companies, resulting in four comprehensive articles about Tesla, SpaceX, and Musk's thinking process.

    LessonDirect access to visionary leaders can provide a unique opportunity to deconstruct and share their 'secret sauce' with a wider audience.

  • The Delivery Room Reality

    Expecting a cinematic and intense birth experience, Tim found himself sitting in a quiet room eating snacks for hours. He eventually had to assist the nurse directly by holding his wife's leg during the delivery.

    LessonHigh-stakes moments often involve mundane waiting and unexpected hands-on tasks rather than constant drama.

  • Cubing the World's Water

    Tim Urban felt overwhelmed by the abstract scale of Earth's water while standing on a beach. He decided to calculate the total volume and visualize it as cubes placed over familiar geographic locations like the US and Rhode Island.

    LessonCreating a unique visual framework can turn a common fact into a viral, mind-blowing piece of content.

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