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
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
In the first ever live episode of Deep Questions, recorded at People’s Book in Takoma Park, MD, Cal extracts a... more
In this episode Cal takes a closer look at a growing trend of artists quitting social media and instead reverting... more
One of the biggest problems afflicting knowledge workers in the digital age is frantic busyness; days filled with emails, chats,... more
Imagine a world in which AI could handle your email inbox on your behalf. No more checking for new messages... more
On his recent book tour, Cal found great success using a small notebook dedicated to developing a single idea. In... more
What does the story of the rise of the singing superstar Jewel teach us about escaping busyness in our knowledge... more
Cal has been writing professionally about issues related to personal productivity for two decades. In today’s episode, he provides a short history... more