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Deep Questions with Cal Newport
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Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Cal Newport

463 episodes

TechnologyEducation

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.

What this show covers

Big Techbusiness incentivesengagementproduct strategytech culture

What listeners will find here

Why useful tech gave way to stunts, engagement, and harder problems
Big Tech’s shift away from useful products is the focus here, sparked by Tesla’s rocket-powered Roadster demo. Cal lays out three forces behind the change and explains why it matters, along with what listeners can do about it.

Episodes

Why Did Big Tech Stop Building Useful Products?
Why Did Big Tech Stop Building Useful Products?
22 Oct 2026 · 14 min
“Rogue” AI Not Inevitable. It’s a Choice.
“Rogue” AI Not Inevitable. It’s a Choice.
19 Oct 2026 · 1h 18m
An Unlikely Team Tackles AI Brain Rot
An Unlikely Team Tackles AI Brain Rot
12 Oct 2026 · 1h 5m
A Stark Warning From a Former AI Doomer
A Stark Warning From a Former AI Doomer
8 Oct 2026 · 1h 17m
Combating the Whirlwind with a Single Sheet of Paper
Combating the Whirlwind with a Single Sheet of Paper
5 Oct 2026 · 1h 6m
An Insider's Guide to AI Doom
An Insider's Guide to AI Doom
1 Oct 2026 · 28 min
Kids Should *Not* Use Chatbots! (You Should Be Wary, Too…)
Kids Should *Not* Use Chatbots! (You Should Be Wary, Too…)
28 Sept 2026 · 1h 18m
The Truth About Brain Rot
The Truth About Brain Rot
21 Sept 2026 · 52 min
The AI Resistance is Forming. (Should You Join?)
The AI Resistance is Forming. (Should You Join?)
14 Sept 2026 · 1h 11m
How Worrisome is GPT-6’s “Stealth Thinking”? | Tech Decoded
How Worrisome is GPT-6’s “Stealth Thinking”? | Tech Decoded
10 Sept 2026 · 39 min
How I’m Organizing My Life this Fall | Advice
How I’m Organizing My Life this Fall | Advice
7 Sept 2026 · 51 min
Did OpenAI Create “Secret AI Civilizations”? | Tech Decoded
Did OpenAI Create “Secret AI Civilizations”? | Tech Decoded
3 Sept 2026 · 26 min
Rethinking the Deep Life Stack (Again!) | Monday Advice
Rethinking the Deep Life Stack (Again!) | Monday Advice
31 Aug 2026 · 1h 20m
Has AI “Gone Rogue”? Let’s Look Closer… | Tech Decoded
Has AI “Gone Rogue”? Let’s Look Closer… | Tech Decoded
27 Aug 2026 · 35 min
How to Build a Cognitive Training Plan | Monday Advice
How to Build a Cognitive Training Plan | Monday Advice
24 Aug 2026 · 1h 2m
Classic Episode: How Do I Kick My Scrolling Habit? | Monday Advice
Classic Episode: How Do I Kick My Scrolling Habit? | Monday Advice
17 Aug 2026 · 57 min
How Do I Finish Meaningful Projects? | Monday Advice
How Do I Finish Meaningful Projects? | Monday Advice
10 Aug 2026 · 1h 4m
Does OpenAI’s Astra Mean AGI Has Arrived? | AI Reality Check
Does OpenAI’s Astra Mean AGI Has Arrived? | AI Reality Check
6 Aug 2026 · 29 min
Classic Episode: How Do I Learn Hard Things? | Monday Advice
Classic Episode: How Do I Learn Hard Things? | Monday Advice
3 Aug 2026 · 1h 14m
Did OpenAI’s Model “Go Rogue”? | AI Reality Check
Did OpenAI’s Model “Go Rogue”? | AI Reality Check
30 Jul 2026 · 33 min
Why Do Digital Detoxes Fail? What Works Better? | Monday Advice
Why Do Digital Detoxes Fail? What Works Better? | Monday Advice
27 Jul 2026 · 1h 6m
Am I Optimizing Too Much? | Monday Advice
Am I Optimizing Too Much? | Monday Advice
20 Jul 2026 · 1h 16m
Does Claude Have Private Thoughts? (Everyone Settle Down) | AI Reality Check
Does Claude Have Private Thoughts? (Everyone Settle Down) | AI Reality Check
16 Jul 2026 · 31 min
Should I Use Notebooks More Often? (Cal’s Strategy) | Monday Advice
Should I Use Notebooks More Often? (Cal’s Strategy) | Monday Advice
13 Jul 2026 · 1h 1m
Do Managers Actually Understand AI? (I’m Not So Sure.) | AI Reality Check
Do Managers Actually Understand AI? (I’m Not So Sure.) | AI Reality Check
9 Jul 2026 · 19 min
Should I Turn Off the Internet? (Lessons From a Family That Did) | Monday Advice
Should I Turn Off the Internet? (Lessons From a Family That Did) | Monday Advice
6 Jul 2026 · 1h 2m
Can I Be a Digital Minimalist in 2026? | Monday Advice
Can I Be a Digital Minimalist in 2026? | Monday Advice
29 Jun 2026 · 56 min
Dear AI Companies: Stop the “Doom Trolling” | AI Reality Check
Dear AI Companies: Stop the “Doom Trolling” | AI Reality Check
25 Jun 2026 · 22 min
Am I Lazy or Overstimulated? | Monday Advice
Am I Lazy or Overstimulated? | Monday Advice
22 Jun 2026 · 55 min
Was the Mythos Ban Justified? (Good Idea. Bad Execution.) | AI Reality Check
Was the Mythos Ban Justified? (Good Idea. Bad Execution.) | AI Reality Check
17 Jun 2026 · 29 min
Do I Need a “Brain Gym”? | Monday Advice
Do I Need a “Brain Gym”? | Monday Advice
15 Jun 2026 · 1h 0m
Are We About to Lose Control of AI? | AI Reality Check
Are We About to Lose Control of AI? | AI Reality Check
11 Jun 2026 · 20 min
Should I Press Pause? | Monday Advice
Should I Press Pause? | Monday Advice
8 Jun 2026 · 30 min
How Do I Escape the “Busyness Singularity”? | Monday Advice
How Do I Escape the “Busyness Singularity”? | Monday Advice
1 Jun 2026 · 45 min
Did AI Just “Solve” Math? (Let’s Take a Closer Look) | AI Reality Check
Did AI Just “Solve” Math? (Let’s Take a Closer Look) | AI Reality Check
28 May 2026 · 31 min
How Do I Reclaim My Schedule? (w/ Laura Vanderkam) | Monday Advice
How Do I Reclaim My Schedule? (w/ Laura Vanderkam) | Monday Advice
25 May 2026 · 1h 24m
Has AI Conquered Coding? (It’s Not So Simple…) | AI Reality Check
Has AI Conquered Coding? (It’s Not So Simple…) | AI Reality Check
21 May 2026 · 12 min
Am I Addicted to My Phone? (w/ Anna Lembke) | Monday Advice
Am I Addicted to My Phone? (w/ Anna Lembke) | Monday Advice
18 May 2026 · 1h 28m
Is AI About to “Eat Everything”? | AI Reality Check
Is AI About to “Eat Everything”? | AI Reality Check
14 May 2026 · 31 min
Do I Need a Digital Intervention? | Monday Advice
Do I Need a Digital Intervention? | Monday Advice
11 May 2026 · 41 min
Is the AI Doom Fever Breaking? | AI Reality Check
Is the AI Doom Fever Breaking? | AI Reality Check
7 May 2026 · 26 min
Why Do Better Tools Make Me Worse at My Job? (w/ David Epstein) | Monday Advice
Why Do Better Tools Make Me Worse at My Job? (w/ David Epstein) | Monday Advice
4 May 2026 · 1h 23m
Is AI About to Automate Every Office Job? | AI Reality Check
Is AI About to Automate Every Office Job? | AI Reality Check
30 Apr 2026 · 33 min
How Do I Build “Cognitive Fitness”? | Monday Advice
How Do I Build “Cognitive Fitness”? | Monday Advice
27 Apr 2026 · 53 min
Is AI Trending Up or Down in 2026? | AI Reality Check
Is AI Trending Up or Down in 2026? | AI Reality Check
23 Apr 2026 · 1h 13m
Do I Need More Discipline? | Monday Advice
Do I Need More Discipline? | Monday Advice
20 Apr 2026 · 1h 27m
Is Claude Mythos “Terrifying”? | AI Reality Check
Is Claude Mythos “Terrifying”? | AI Reality Check
16 Apr 2026 · 24 min
Ep. 400: Should I Embrace “Slow Technology”?
Ep. 400: Should I Embrace “Slow Technology”?
13 Apr 2026 · 1h 33m
AI Reality Check: Is AI Stealing Entry-Level Jobs?
AI Reality Check: Is AI Stealing Entry-Level Jobs?
9 Apr 2026 · 16 min
Ep. 399: Is Deep Work Still Possible in 2026?
Ep. 399: Is Deep Work Still Possible in 2026?
6 Apr 2026 · 1h 5m

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