Creator Lab - interviews with entrepreneurs and startup founders Tim Urban, Wait But Why // The Craft of Storytelling + Thinking Like Elon Musk
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Dec 16, 2020 
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Backdrop Characters
- Tim Urban's backdrop features characters from his blog, Wait But Why, including the Panic Monster and Instant Gratification Monkey.
- His wife removes them during her meetings, highlighting the relatable nature of working from home.
Elon Musk Invitation
- Elon Musk, a fan of Tim Urban's blog, invited him to spend six months researching SpaceX and Tesla.
- This led to a series of popular blog posts, showcasing Urban's ability to explain complex topics.
Knowledge Progression
- Tim Urban aims to increase reader knowledge from a 2/10 to a 6/10, not to become an expert like a PhD researcher (10/10).
- This approach makes complex topics more accessible and digestible for a wider audience.