In a recent article for The Atlantic, Derek Thompson writes about the troubling trends toward increased solitude. In this episode, Cal looks at the role technology plays in these trends, pointing out some surprising factors and then using these insights to come up with a practical plan for reconnecting with the world. He then answers listener questions and concludes with a tech corner segment inspired by yet another New Yorker column. Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: <a href="https://bit.ly/3U3sTvo">bit.ly/3U3sTvo</a> Video from today’s episode:  <a href="https://youtube.com/calnewportmedia">youtube.com/calnewportmedia</a> Deep Dive: On Screens and Solitude [3:09] - How can I study at night after my doctor work? [26:49]- Can you comment on Leopold Aschenbrenner’s Situational Awareness essay? [36:45]- How do I successfully pursue my non-work values? [51:33]- How can I become a better writer? [1:00:56]- Can someone break into the top 0.1% of their respective field without periods of unsustainable and obsessive work? [1:02:44]- CALL: Managing active projects [1:08:42] CASE STUDY: A follow-up from Episode 323 [1:13:02] CAL REACTS: An Offline Person Tries TikTok for the First Time [1:19:34] Links:Buy Cal’s latest book, “Slow Productivity” at <a href="http://www.calnewport.com/slow">calnewport.com/slow</a>Get a signed copy of Cal’s “Slow Productivity” at <a href="https://peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/cal-newport/">peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/cal-newport/</a>Cal’s monthly book directory: <a href="https://bramses.notion.site/059db2641def4a88988b4d2cee4657ba?v=448bf8afad0740d18f6b109b4bd40d51">bramses.notion.site/059db2641def4a88988b4d2cee4657ba?</a><a href="https://www.axios.com/2024/06/23/leopold-aschenbrenner-ai-future-silicon-valley">axios.com/2024/06/23/leopold-aschenbrenner-ai-future-silicon-valley</a><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2025/02/american-loneliness-personality-politics/681091/">theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2025/02/american-loneliness-personality-politics/681091/</a><ul><li><a href="https://www.newyorker.com/culture/infinite-scroll/what-happened-when-an-extremely-offline-person-tried-tiktok">newyorker.com/culture/infinite-scroll/what-happened-when-an-extremely-offline-person-tried-tiktok</a></li></ul> Thanks to our Sponsors: <a href="https://www.upliftdesk.com/deep">upliftdesk.com/deep</a><a href="https://www.landrover.com/usa">landrover.com/usa</a><a href="https://www.expressvpn.com/deep">expressvpn.com/deep</a><a href="https://www.shopify.com/deep">shopify.com/deep</a> Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, Kieron Rees for the slow productivity music, and Mark Miles for mastering.

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