Oct 19

“Rogue” AI Not Inevitable. It’s a Choice.

A lot of attention has been paid recently to examples of AI going “rogue.” What’s missing from this discussion, however, is a more detailed explanation of what specific types of systems are causing problems. Taking a closer look at this problem reveals an issue that’s much more n ... Show More

1h 18m

Oct 12

An Unlikely Team Tackles AI Brain Rot

How do we stop from becoming so reliant on LLMs that we lose our ability to think. A new paper explores answers based on an unlikely source: rigorous mathematical models. In this episode, Cal explains the paper and its conclusions, arguing that once you cut through its complexity ... Show More

1h 5m

Oct 8

A Stark Warning From a Former AI Doomer

Cal Newport takes a critical look at recent AI News. Cal interviews Emile Torres who provides a stark warning about AI. Video from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmedia (0:00) A stark warning from a former AI doomer (2:01) Interview with Emile Torres (1:13:57) Cal recaps t ... Show More

1h 17m

Jul 2024

Ep.121 Being More Present And in The Moment

Are you constantly reaching for your phone? Do you find yourself missing out on life's precious moments because you're too busy scrolling? In this episode, we dive deep into the epidemic of phone addiction. Something that most of us deal with..? How do you break free from the con ... Show More

40m 37s

Nov 2021

Ep. 39 - How to get rid of your anxiety

This episode talks about how the time we spent on our phone affect our mental health.

3m 32s

Nov 2020

IM ADDICTED TO MY PHONE AND SO ARE YOU!!!

In this very chill episode we talk about loads of things. From my current relationship status to the world possibly being taken over by AI!!! This was a very interesting episode that got really deep and we came to the conclusion that I’m actually very addicted to my phone, perhap ... Show More

52m 36s

Jul 2017

You 2.0: Deep Work

When your phone buzzes or a notification pops up your screen, do you stop what you're doing to look and respond? That's what many of us are doing. Even though we think we should be less distracted by technology, we haven't admitted the true cost of these interruptions. This we ... Show More

32m 17s

Aug 2025

Is your phone becoming a time suck? Try a boring phone

Phones can be addicting: There are endless texts to answer, notifications to check and games to play. We often end up on our phones without intending to. But Jose Briones, author of Low Tech Life: A guide to Mindful Digital Minimalism, says there is a solution. This episode, tips ... Show More

21m 9s

Mar 2023

Ep.63 Phone Addiction

how addicted to your phone are you? are you one of those people who don’t touch their phone unless you get a notification or do you pick it up 100 times a day just to check your social media? in this episode we address our relationship with our phones and social media in general. ... Show More

1h 28m

Aug 2019

You 2.0: Deep Work

When your phone buzzes or a notification pops up your screen, do you stop what you're doing to look and respond? That's what many of us are doing. Even though we think we should be less distracted by technology, we haven't admitted the true cost of these interruptions. This we ... Show More

32m 17s

Jun 2021

400: Digital Minimalism, Doing Deep Work & Quitting Social Media | Cal Newport

Have you ever lost an entire evening to your social media feed? Or spent your weekend compulsively checking your email, instead of paying attention to your loved ones? Or maybe you feel like you’re always in a state of semi-distraction? If you relate, you *need* to listen to this ... Show More

1h 21m

Mar 2025

How to Stop Screwing Yourself Over

Today, you’re getting a wake-up call that will forever change the way you see your phone, your attention, and your time. Mel is pulling back the curtain on the hidden game that Big Tech is playing with your brain—one designed to hijack your focus, drain your energy, and ... Show More

1h 13m

Ep. 288: Confronting Your Phone