Ep. 248: Decoding Overload
Few professional experiences feel worse than overload. But what really causes this unfortunate state? In this episode, Cal takes a closer look at over...
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
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Cal Newport is a computer science professor and a New York Times bestselling author who writes about the impact of technology on society, and the struggle to work and live deeply in a world increasingly mired in digital distractions. On this podcast, he answers questions from his readers and offers advice about cultivating focus, productivity, and meaning amidst the noise that pervades our lives.
Ep. 247: The Productive Life (w/ Sarah Hart-Unger)
We talk a lot on this show about how to be more organized and intentional in how you spend your time at work. But what about at home? In this episode,...
Ep. 246: Kids and Phones
Are smartphones bad for kids? Cal walks through the data on this question, including how researchers came to be worried, their findings, critiques of ...
Ep. 245: “Crazy” Productivity
In this episode Cal – against his better judgment – answers questions on the fly, with no advance plan or preparation. He also does a Deep Dive about ...
Ep. 244: Thoughts on ChatGPT
Are new AI technologies like ChatGPT about to massively disrupt our world? Drawing from his recent New Yorker article on the topic, Cal explains exact...
Ep. 243: In The Weeds!
Cal Newport answers 10 questions from his audience ranging from idea management to the Deep Life to writing. Throughout all the answers, you’ll hear C...
Ep. 242: The Simple Life
Why do stories of people moving to the country to dedicate their lives to simple living resonate so strongly with us overworked knowledge workers? Cal...
Ep. 241: The Virality Trap
Why does Twitter maintain such a strong grip on those who produce things with their minds for a living? Is it really so critical that we all spend so ...
Ep. 240: Disciplined Laziness
You can’t just turn a “work harder” or “relax” knob. Once you realize that productivity ideas can offer you great autonomy in shaping your life - howe...
Ep. 239: On Time and Stress
The relationship with time is one of the more interesting things going on in work culture. Many knowledge workers take on too much work and become ove...