Randall Munroe: XKCD Cartoonist, Author, & Physicist

If you're a fan of webcomics, you're probably already familiar with XKCD, a beloved series of comics that combines humor with a touch of science. But do you know the story behind the series and the man who created it? In this episode, Kevin sits down with Randall Munroe, the cartoonist, author, and physicist behind XKCD.

Munroe's journey started with doodles in his college notebooks, but has since led to a successful career as a webcomic artist and author. He describes XKCD as "a webcomic of romance, sarcasm, math, and language," and has been praised for its clever humor and insightful takes on science and technology.

In their conversation, Kevin and Munroe discuss his inspiration for the series, how he got started, and his latest book, What If? 2: Additional Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions. They also explore why so many cartoonists have a background in physics, the joy of seeking answers to seemingly impossible questions, and much more.

Whether you're a long-time fan of XKCD or just discovering it for the first time, this conversation provides fascinating insights into the mind of one of the web's most beloved cartoonists.

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