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. 329: The Tao of Cal

We cover a lot of advice on this podcast, covering a lot of different topics. In today’s episode, Cal takes on the challenge of summarizing every big ...
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Ep. 328: Analog Mode

There’s a video trending on the internet at the moment arguing that its audience (presumably, young men) should disappear from the world to focus on g...
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Ep. 327: Would Kant Use TikTok?

Almost everyone feels uneasy about their relationships with their smartphones. But the question is why? In today’s episode, Cal looks past the most co...
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Ep. 326: Time to Unplug

During the election season our devices take a particularly hard tole on our health and happiness. Now that the votes have been cast and counted, Cal p...
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Ep. 325: Simple Focus Protocols

A common theme on this show is the importance of focus and the need to train the ability. This can be a long term project, but are there things you ca...
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Ep. 324: Taming Non-Work Tasks

We talk a lot on this show about how to organize your professional efforts. But what about all your obligations outside of work? The personal goals, t...
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Ep. 323: Strategic Procrastination

One of the most common complaints from people attempting to cultivate a deep life in our distracted world is procrastination. You want to make regular...
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Ep. 322: The Discipline Ladder

Do you struggle to consistently make progress on hard things that are important to you? In today’s episode, Cal describes a way to improve this state ...
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