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Deep Questions with Cal Newport

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Deep Questions with Cal Newport

360 episodes · 7 with AI analysis

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Slow Technology PhilosophyMechanical Typewriter AdoptionCreative Writing Process and CraftChildren's Literature PublishingCognitive Load and Distraction ManagementDigital Tool Design and FrictionAI Agents and Large Language ModelsLLM Limitations in Planning and ReasoningPhysical Media ResurgenceDedicated Single-Purpose Devices

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Apr 13, 2026

Ep. 400: Should I Embrace “Slow Technology”?

Slow Technology PhilosophyMechanical Typewriter AdoptionCreative Writing Process and Craft
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Apr 2, 2026

AI Reality Check: Can LLMs “Scheme”?

LLM Architecture and Token PredictionAI Agent Design and LimitationsAI Safety and Autonomous Systems
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Mar 2, 2026

Ep. 394: Do I Need a Better Planning System?

Planning Systems DesignTask Management and CaptureTime Blocking and Calendar Management
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Feb 2, 2026

Ep. 390: What Happens When You Ditch Your Smartphone? + Assessing the Internet’s Latest Self-Help Sensation

Smartphone Minimalism and Digital WellnessPhone-Free Living Benefits and Practical ImplementationViral Self-Help Content Analysis
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Feb 23, 2026

Ep. 393: Can Movies Save Us From Our Phones?

Cognitive Patience and Attention DegradationSmartphone Addiction and Reward SystemsFeature-Length Film Consumption Decline
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Feb 9, 2026

Ep. 391: Is AI Reporting Broken? + Rethinking Morning Routines

AI Reporting Bias and MisinformationVibe Reporting TechniquesDigital Ick Mining
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Feb 16, 2026

Ep. 392: Are “Micro-Streamers” the Future of Media? + Why Cal Spent $60 on a Task App

Micro-streaming platforms and independent creator economicsProduction value requirements for premium video contentAlgorithmic vs. non-algorithmic content curation models
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