Deep Questions with Cal Newport podcast

Deep Questions with Cal Newport

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.

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.

 

#453

How I’m Organizing My Life this Fall | Advice

It’s that time of year again when Cal tunes up his organizational systems for the onslaugh... more

07 Sep 2026

51 MINS

51:58

07 Sep 2026


#452

Did OpenAI Create “Secret AI Civilizations”? | Tech Decoded

Cal Newport takes a critical look at recent AI News. Video from today’s episode: youtube.c... more

03 Sep 2026

26 MINS

26:55

03 Sep 2026


#451

Rethinking the Deep Life Stack (Again!) | Monday Advice

Back in 2023, Cal released an episode on a lifestyle design strategy I called the Deep Lif... more

31 Aug 2026

1 HR 20 MINS

1:20:23

31 Aug 2026


#450

Has AI “Gone Rogue”? Let’s Look Closer… | Tech Decoded

Cal Newport takes a critical look at recent AI News. Video from today’s episode: youtube.c... more

27 Aug 2026

35 MINS

35:50

27 Aug 2026


#449

How to Build a Cognitive Training Plan | Monday Advice

In the world of physical health, we use so-called “key performance indicators” (KPIs) to h... more

24 Aug 2026

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:45

24 Aug 2026


#448

Classic Episode: How Do I Kick My Scrolling Habit? | Monday Advice

The best way to kick your scrolling habit is to introduce more “high quality leisure” into... more

17 Aug 2026

57 MINS

57:45

17 Aug 2026


#447

How Do I Finish Meaningful Projects? | Monday Advice

Only 8% of people finish their yearly goals. At the same time, the percentage of people fe... more

10 Aug 2026

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:53

10 Aug 2026


#446

Does OpenAI’s Astra Mean AGI Has Arrived? | AI Reality Check

Cal Newport takes a critical look at recent AI News. Video from today’s episode: youtube.c... more

06 Aug 2026

29 MINS

29:30

06 Aug 2026


#445

Classic Episode: How Do I Learn Hard Things? | Monday Advice

In this replay of a classic episode from January 1st, 2024, Cal walks through the process ... more

03 Aug 2026

1 HR 15 MINS

1:15:43

03 Aug 2026


#444

Did OpenAI’s Model “Go Rogue”? | AI Reality Check

Cal Newport takes a critical look at recent AI News. Video from today’s episode: youtube.c... more

30 Jul 2026

33 MINS

33:40

30 Jul 2026


#443

Why Do Digital Detoxes Fail? What Works Better? | Monday Advice

Why do digital detoxes fail to create lasting change? What works better? To answer these q... more

27 Jul 2026

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:41

27 Jul 2026


#442

Am I Optimizing Too Much? | Monday Advice

Cal Newport talks with Brad Stulberg to explain the optimization paradox in Episode 414 of... more

20 Jul 2026

1 HR 18 MINS

1:18:30

20 Jul 2026


#441

Does Claude Have Private Thoughts? (Everyone Settle Down) | AI Reality Check

Cal Newport takes a critical look at recent AI News. Video from today’s episode: [youtube.... more

16 Jul 2026

31 MINS

31:41

16 Jul 2026