Cal Newport is a computer science professor and a New York Times bestselling author who writes about the impact of technology on... more
One of the simmering concerns surrounding the current AI revolution is the fear that we might accidentally create an “alien... more
Oliver Burkeman recently noted that time blocking seems oppressive? In this episode, Cal responds to this reaction in a surprising... more
In a recent interview, held to promote his new Netflix movie, Jerry Seinfeld went on a remarkable 10-minute run in... more
The desire to cultivate a more intentional and remarkable existence – what we call “the deep life” – is universal.... more
We talk a lot on this show about how to organize and execute your work, but not enough about where... more
In this episode, the proverbial tables are turned, with Cal being interviewed by Jordan Harbinger about time, focus, and the... more
There has been a lot of attention paid recently to the impact of technology like social media on the mental... more
Cal has been writing professionally about issues related to personal productivity for two decades. In today’s episode, he provides a... more
We think of information as something neutral; a spotlight that helps illuminate the reality of the outside world. Accordingly, more... more
Why do you struggle with your grand attempts to escape distraction and aimlessness to make your life deeper? In this... more