Tim Urban
American blogger, main author of the Wait But Why blog
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Andrew Kortina of Venmo and Fin on Technological Determinism and Work's Relationship to Dignity
Y Combinator
Author of 'Wait But Why', who discussed technological determinism as the 'human Colossus'.
Insights from Sam Harris, Dr. Peter Attia, Ramit Sethi, and Elizabeth Gilbert | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Author of the blog 'Wait But Why,' known for his thought-provoking visual essays, particularly the '90 years of life in weeks' poster.
E147: TED goes woke, Canada's Nazi blunder, AI adds vision, plus: who owns OpenAI?
All-In Podcast
Popular blogger and speaker who noticed the unusually low view count on Coleman Hughes's Ted Talk and tweeted about its suspected underpromotion.
Productivity Expert: How To Finally Stay Productive: Ali Abdaal | E93
The Diary Of A CEO
The author of the 'Wait But Why' blog, recommended by Ali Abdaal for his insights on procrastination.
#AIS: Tim Urban on political discourse + Keith Rabois on early-stage investing in 2022
All-In Podcast
Author and creator of 'Wait But Why', known for his long-form posts on complex topics. He presented a framework for understanding political discourse.
Tim Ferriss and Matt Mullenweg Get Personal in Antarctica
Tim Ferriss
Author of the essay 'The Tail End,' which had a significant impact on Tim Ferriss and encouraged him to spend more time with loved ones.
The Great Derangement: A Conversation with Tim Urban (Episode #315)
Sam Harris
Writer, illustrator, and co-founder of Wait But Why. Author of the new book 'What's Our Problem: A Self-Help Book for Societies'. Known for his in-depth blog posts and unique visual representations of complex topics.
Q&A with Tim — Tools for Better Sleep, Parenting, Fear, How to Boost Your Mood, and More
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'The Tail End' article on his 'Wait But Why' blog, which profoundly changed the speaker's perspective.
E77: Tech work culture, crypto regulation, stablecoins, $NFLX & more w/ Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong
All-In Podcast
Listed as a speaker for the All-In Summit.
Dr Vivek Murthy — Former Surgeon General on Combatting COVID 19, Loneliness, and More
Tim Ferriss
Author of the essay 'The Tail End,' which profoundly impacted Tim Ferriss's approach to spending time with family.
Tim Urban: Tribalism, Marxism, Liberalism, Social Justice, and Politics | Lex Fridman Podcast #360
Lex Fridman
Author and illustrator of the popular blog 'Wait But Why' and author of 'What's Our Problem? A Self-Help Book for Societies', known for his unique frameworks and long-form content.
How I Built The Tim Ferriss Show to 700+ Million Downloads (Featuring Chris Hutchins)
Tim Ferriss
Author of the 'Wait But Why' blog, whose approach to writing for himself (imagining a stadium of 'Tim Urbans') is adopted by Tim Ferriss for audience understanding.
E73: Late-stage VC markdowns and mistakes, market strategy, Ukraine/Russia update with Brad Gerstner
All-In Podcast
A brilliant tech speaker and writer, associated with 'Wait But Why,' announced as a speaker at the All-In Summit.
The Random Show — Bitcoin Pros and Cons, 2021 Resolutions, Fave Books, Lucid Dreaming, and More
Tim Ferriss
Creator of the blog Wait But Why, mentioned for his piece 'The Tail End' which discusses the preciousness of time.
Morgan Housel — Contrarian Money and Writing Advice, Three Simple Goals to Guide Your Life, and More
Tim Ferriss
Mentioned for his quote about how terrifying it would be to realize tiny decisions can completely change one's life.
How to Secure Financial Freedom and Maximize Productivity | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Author of the essay 'The Tail End' on Wait But Why, which put the remaining time spent with family into perspective for Ferriss.
The Paradox of Psychedelics (Episode #286)
Sam Harris
Author of the blog 'Wait But Why', mentioned for his poster visualizing life in weeks.
Q&A With Tim — On Wealth, Legacy, Grief, Lyme Disease, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Author of the essay 'The Tail-End,' which provides perspective on the limited time spent with loved ones, influencing Tim Ferriss's priorities.
How to Be Happy — Arthur C. Brooks Interview
Tim Ferriss
Author of the article 'The Tail End,' which greatly influenced Tim Ferriss to prioritize family and friends by showing the declining time spent with loved ones over a lifetime.
How to Build Popular Podcasts and Blogs | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Blogger known for long-form content and producing all his own material, used as an example of not needing guest editors.
Phil Keoghan Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'The Tail End' article on Wait But Why.
Jerry Colonna — The Coach With the Spider Tattoo | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Blogger and author who writes for Wait But Why, whose article 'Taming the Mammoth' is recommended by Tim Ferriss as a resource for dealing with the monkey mind.
Graham Duncan — Talent Is the Best Asset Class | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Blogger behind 'Wait But Why', whose 'Life Calendar' and 'The Tail End' pieces on time and life have deeply impacted Graham Duncan and Tim Ferriss.
Steve Jurvetson Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A writer known for his blog 'Wait But Why', who wrote influential pieces about thinking about time spent with aging parents. He also appeared on Tim Ferriss's podcast.