Deep Questions with Cal Newport

A Technology podcast by Cal Newport

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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.

Recent Episodes

AI Reality Check: Is AI Stealing Entry-Level Jobs?
Published: April 9, 2026
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Ep. 399: Is Deep Work Still Possible in 2026?
Published: April 6, 2026
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AI Reality Check: Can LLMs “Scheme”?
Published: April 2, 2026
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Ep. 398: How Do I Find Purpose in a Distracted World? (w/ Arthur Brooks)
Published: March 30, 2026
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AI Reality Check: Are LLMs a Dead End?
Published: March 26, 2026
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Ep. 397: Why Do “Productivity Technologies” Make My Job Worse?
Published: March 23, 2026
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AI Reality Check: Did AI Just Become Sentient?
Published: March 19, 2026
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Ep. 396: Can I Learn To Love My Phone Again?
Published: March 16, 2026
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AI Reality Check: Is the Economy About to Collapse?
Published: March 12, 2026
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Ep. 395: Should I Try a “Social Media Pause”?
Published: March 9, 2026
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