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Tim Urban
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Founder, Writer and Illustrator, Wait But Why
New York
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Breaking News , Business And Investigations , Arts , Film , Entertainment
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By Tim Urban Verified| The Free Press Verified Last night, I received two texts from Bari Weiss: Any interest in writing a short piece about that jaw-dropping launch? And why you brought your daughter to see it? The first question is an easy one. I’ve been fascinated by space ever since I gained sentience sometime in the mid-1980s. I had the order of the planets down by age four, and a few years later I could (and did) tell people that you could fit more than a thousand Earths inside Jupiter and a thousand Jupiters inside the sun.
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Company Info
Wait But Why
Wait But Why (WBW) is a long-form blog founded by Tim Urban and Andrew Finn in 2013. The blog features a wide range of topics, including artificial intelligence, outer space, and procrastination, presented in an engaging style that combines thoughtful prose with simple illustrations. Tim Urban serves as the primary writer and editor, making the content accessible and entertaining for readers. The blog is well-known for its in-depth articles and distinctive stick-figure illustrations, which enhance the reading experience. In 2023, Tim Urban published a bestselling book titled "What’s Our Problem? A Self Help Book for Societies," which expands on themes from the blog. With over 600,000 subscribers and an average of half a million visitors per month, Wait But Why has built a substantial audience and produced numerous viral articles. Tim Urban's TED Talk on procrastination has also gained significant attention, further establishing the blog's influence in the online community.
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Founded: 2013