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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.

How to Build a Cognitive Training Plan | Monday Advice
Aug 2026
0:00 / 62:45
Classic Episode: How Do I Kick My Scrolling Habit? | Monday Advice
Aug 2026
0:00 / 57:45
How Do I Finish Meaningful Projects? | Monday Advice
Aug 2026
0:00 / 64:53
Does OpenAI’s Astra Mean AGI Has Arrived? | AI Reality Check
Aug 2026
0:00 / 29:30
Classic Episode: How Do I Learn Hard Things? | Monday Advice
Aug 2026
0:00 / 75:43
Did OpenAI’s Model “Go Rogue”? | AI Reality Check
Jul 2026
0:00 / 33:40
Why Do Digital Detoxes Fail? What Works Better? | Monday Advice
Jul 2026
0:00 / 70:41
Am I Optimizing Too Much? | Monday Advice
Jul 2026
0:00 / 78:30
Does Claude Have Private Thoughts? (Everyone Settle Down) | AI Reality Check
Jul 2026
0:00 / 31:41
Should I Use Notebooks More Often? (Cal’s Strategy) | Monday Advice
Jul 2026
0:00 / 64:12
Do Managers Actually Understand AI? (I’m Not So Sure.) | AI Reality Check
Jul 2026
0:00 / 19:56
Should I Turn Off the Internet? (Lessons From a Family That Did) | Monday Advice
Jul 2026
0:00 / 65:48
Can I Be a Digital Minimalist in 2026? | Monday Advice
Jun 2026
0:00 / 59:48
Dear AI Companies: Stop the “Doom Trolling” | AI Reality Check
Jun 2026
0:00 / 22:04
Am I Lazy or Overstimulated? | Monday Advice
Jun 2026
0:00 / 55:01
Was the Mythos Ban Justified? (Good Idea. Bad Execution.) | AI Reality Check
Jun 2026
0:00 / 29:25
Do I Need a “Brain Gym”? | Monday Advice
Jun 2026
0:00 / 60:24
Are We About to Lose Control of AI? | AI Reality Check
Jun 2026
0:00 / 20:37
Should I Press Pause? | Monday Advice
Jun 2026
0:00 / 30:09
How Do I Escape the “Busyness Singularity”? | Monday Advice
Jun 2026
0:00 / 45:08
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