Cal Newport is a computer science professor and a New York Times bestselling author who writes about the impact of technology on... more
Discipline is critical to cultivating a deep life, but what exactly does this concept mean? In this episode, Cal uses... more
On this show, we often talk about major overhauls to your work and life. In this episode, we go the... more
One of the trickiest aspects of new technology is that it can sometimes destabilize parts of our lives that we... more
Why are we comfortable with the idea that ultra-processed foods are bad for us but feel somehow anti-technology to say... 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