Wait But Why
Epic, illustrated explorations of complex topics that make science, philosophy, and technology feel like adventures.
Wait But Why is one of the internet's most beloved sources of deep, illustrated explorations of complex topics. Tim Urban's posts tackle subjects ranging from artificial intelligence and the Fermi Paradox to procrastination and the nature of consciousness, using his signature stick-figure illustrations and conversational writing style to make even the most intimidating subjects feel approachable and exciting.
While posts arrive infrequently, each one is an event, often running tens of thousands of words and taking months to research and write. Urban's TED talk on procrastination has been viewed over 70 million times, and his site has attracted over 600,000 email subscribers who patiently wait for each new installment. Wait But Why proves that in an age of hot takes and quick hits, there is still a massive appetite for deep, thoughtful, and entertaining explorations of the world's most fascinating questions.
