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Deep Questions with Cal Newport

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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.

#381

IN-DEPTH: Focus like a Nobel Prize Winner (w/ Brian Keating)

In this episode of IN-DEPTH, Cal is joined by Dr. Brian Keating, the Chancellor’s Distingu... more

25 Sep 2025

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:57

25 Sep 2025

#380

Ep. 371: Is it Finally Time to Leave Social Media?

We seem to be stuck in a purgatory when it comes to the worst of the social media platform... more

22 Sep 2025

1 HR 25 MINS

1:25:55

22 Sep 2025

#379

Ep. 370: Deep Work in the Age of AI

A recent study called into question a core assumption about the generative AI revolution: ... more

15 Sep 2025

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:46

15 Sep 2025

#378

Ep. 369: Why Are We Getting Dumber? A Debate.

IQ scores had been steadily rising since WWII. But, more recently, this phenomenon has sto... more

08 Sep 2025

1 HR 33 MINS

1:33:24

08 Sep 2025

#377

IN-DEPTH: The Game of Life (w/ Tim Ferriss)

In this episode of IN-DEPTH, Cal is joined by bestselling author and podcaster, Tim Ferris... more

04 Sep 2025

1 HR 57 MINS

1:57:01

04 Sep 2025

#376

Ep. 368: I Want Work-Life Balance. Am I Doomed to Mediocrity?

A 22-year-old made a splash recently when he published a Wall Street Journal op-ed claimin... more

01 Sep 2025

1 HR 27 MINS

1:27:58

01 Sep 2025

#375

Ep. 367: What if AI Doesn’t Get Much Better Than This?

In recent years, it’s been hard not to react to the possibilities of generative AI without... more

25 Aug 2025

1 HR 37 MINS

1:37:12

25 Aug 2025

#374

Ep. 366: How to Reinvent Your Life in 4 Months (Classic Episode from August, 2023)

In this replay of one of the more popular episodes from the Deep Questions archives, origi... more

18 Aug 2025

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:10

18 Aug 2025

#373

Ep. 365: What Technology Wants (and How to Push Back)

Why do we end up entangled with tools that don’t have our best interests in mind? How can ... more

11 Aug 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:48

11 Aug 2025

#372

Ep. 364: Metrics 101

When Cal recently returned home from his time spent up in New England he set up a whole ne... more

04 Aug 2025

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:24

04 Aug 2025

#371

Ep. 363: Escaping the Digital Doldrums

What does Walt Disney’s malaise in the 1940s have to do with our current struggles with ou... more

28 Jul 2025

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:27

28 Jul 2025

#370

Ep. 362: The Texting Dilemma

When we think about unhealthy phone usage, we think about the flashing apps, like TikTok a... more

21 Jul 2025

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:47

21 Jul 2025

#369

Ep. 361: Do You Need an App Blocker?

Are you worried that you’re using your phone too much? An app blocker might make sense. Bu... more

14 Jul 2025

59 MINS

59:42

14 Jul 2025

#368

Ep. 360: One-Page Productivity

Trying to stick to complicated time management systems without any breaks can eventually l... more

07 Jul 2025

57 MINS

57:29

07 Jul 2025

#367

Ep. 359: Should We Fear Cognitive Debt?

A blockbuster new study out of MIT takes a closer look at the impact of writing with the h... more

30 Jun 2025

1 HR 48 MINS

1:48:05

30 Jun 2025

#366

Ep. 358: Are Parents (Finally) Ready to Fight Smartphones?

Back in 2023, Cal gave a detailed deep dive that described the three phases of scientific ... more

23 Jun 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:08

23 Jun 2025

#365

Ep. 357: What Worries the Internet’s Favorite Philosopher?

Few philosophers in recent memory have enjoyed as much attention as Byung-Chul Han. His mi... more

16 Jun 2025

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:50

16 Jun 2025

#364

IN-DEPTH: The Art of Non-Conformity (w/ Chris Guillebeau)

In this episode of IN-DEPTH, Cal is joined by Chris Guillebeau, the author of the new book... more

12 Jun 2025

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:41

12 Jun 2025

#363

Ep. 356: How Much Should We Work?

The data shows knowledge workers really are more exhausted and more prone to burnout than ... more

09 Jun 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:30

09 Jun 2025

#362

Ep. 355: Quit Social Media (For Real This Time)

A common complaint about social media skepticism is that we’re falling into a classic mora... more

02 Jun 2025

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:35