In episode 2, Jonathan Stern narrates Tim Urban's essay "The Tail End".

This essay fundamentally changed how I think about time. Yes, life is short. But in the most important ways, it's even shorter than you think.

"The Tail End" reflects on the idea that most of the in-person time we spend with our loved ones -- parents, siblings, close friends -- occurs early in life, with a significant portion already used up by the time we reach adulthood and are old enough to appreciate this. Urban urges us to prioritize living close to loved ones, consciously manage our priorities, and treasure the quality of the remaining time we have with them to make the most of these precious moments.

Tim Urban is an Internet writer known for his insightful and humorous posts on a variety of complex topics. His blog, Wait But Why, uniquely combines witty stick-figure illustrations with deep dives into subjects like procrastination, artificial intelligence, and the possibility of alien life, attracting millions of readers and admirers such as Elon Musk.

The original post can be found at https://waitbutwhy.com/2015/12/the-tail-end.html.