Kyrzgesagt opens by reminding us that the universe isn’t geocentric and we aren’t special.  It introduces nihilism in a personable, jargon-less way and addresses the fear it can evoke in people—especially when considering the finite time we have on this earth. Optimistic nihilism suggests that while we  live in a meaningless universe, we get the chance to experience ourselves and  all that the universe has to offer.

The Ants tells a fictional story of a person who is reading and sees an ant on their book. They have a conversation and the curious ant asks the human a series of simple, yet existential questions, such as “What is this all for?” The human, though exasperated, answers the questions. After the ant leaves, the human begins to ask the same question, seeking a response from the universe.