Deep Questions with Cal Newport
By 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.
Episodes (15)
AI Reality Check: Can LLMs “Scheme”?
19m4/2/2026
Ep. 399: Is Deep Work Still Possible in 2026?
1h 3m4/6/2026
AI Reality Check: Is AI Stealing Entry-Level Jobs?
16m4/9/2026
Ep. 400: Should I Embrace “Slow Technology”?
1h 31m4/13/2026
Is Claude Mythos “Terrifying”? | AI Reality Check
24m4/16/2026
Do I Need More Discipline? | Monday Advice
1h 26m4/20/2026
Is AI Trending Up or Down in 2026? | AI Reality Check
1h 13m4/23/2026
How Do I Build “Cognitive Fitness”? | Monday Advice
51m4/27/2026
Is AI About to Automate Every Office Job? | AI Reality Check
33m4/30/2026
Why Do Better Tools Make Me Worse at My Job? (w/ David Epstein) | Monday Advice
1h 21m5/4/2026
Is the AI Doom Fever Breaking? | AI Reality Check
26m5/7/2026
Do I Need a Digital Intervention? | Monday Advice
43m5/11/2026
Is AI About to “Eat Everything”? | AI Reality Check
31m5/14/2026
Am I Addicted to My Phone? (w/ Anna Lembke) | Monday Advice
1h 26m5/18/2026
Has AI Conquered Coding? (It’s Not So Simple…) | AI Reality Check
12m5/21/2026
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