Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Hosted by Cal Newport · 14 decoded episodes · newest Oct 5, 2026
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 14
- Aug 10, 2026 · 1h 5mCal Newport argues meaningful work needs better boundariesThe episode connects distraction, workplace design, and AI adoption to the harder question of how people protect meaning while getting important work done.
- Aug 6, 2026 · 30 minAstra’s math results test the limits of AGI claimsThe episode separates meaningful progress in AI-assisted mathematics from claims that such systems have already transformed science or civilization.