
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Cal Newport's skeptical takes on technology's role in modern life, with expert guests like Anna Lembke and David Epstein.
Why we picked this
We picked Deep Questions with Cal Newport because the computer science professor treats digital distraction as a structural design failure rather than a personal failing of willpower. Each week, he answers listener queries with specific, uncompromising protocols for reclaiming attention. Newport rejects moderate adjustments in favor of complete structural removal. He tells listeners to delete feeds, banish smartphones from bedrooms, and train cognitive endurance through deliberate friction. The show offers a rare counterweight to engagement metrics, favoring offline depth over constant connectivity.
Recent episodes

How Worrisome is GPT-6’s “Stealth Thinking”? | Tech Decoded
Sep 10, 202639 min

How I’m Organizing My Life this Fall | Advice
Sep 7, 202651 min

Did OpenAI Create “Secret AI Civilizations”? | Tech Decoded
Sep 3, 202626 min

Rethinking the Deep Life Stack (Again!) | Monday Advice
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Has AI “Gone Rogue”? Let’s Look Closer… | Tech Decoded
Aug 27, 202635 min

How to Build a Cognitive Training Plan | Monday Advice
Aug 24, 20261h 2m

Classic Episode: How Do I Kick My Scrolling Habit? | Monday Advice
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How Do I Finish Meaningful Projects? | Monday Advice
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Does OpenAI’s Astra Mean AGI Has Arrived? | AI Reality Check
Aug 6, 202629 min

Classic Episode: How Do I Learn Hard Things? | Monday Advice
Aug 3, 20261h 15m

Did OpenAI’s Model “Go Rogue”? | AI Reality Check
Jul 30, 202633 min

Why Do Digital Detoxes Fail? What Works Better? | Monday Advice
Jul 27, 20261h 10m
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