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.
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episode 295: Ep. 295: Artists Revolt Against Social Media
In this episode Cal takes a closer look at a growing trend of artists quitting social media and instead reverting to old-fashioned websites. Are these acts of principled sacrifice or a sustainable way to be creative online? Cal argues for the latter, showing how the internet without social media curation algorithms can be a place of rich discovery and audience building. He then takes questions on similar topics and ends by playing a few rounds of “deep or crazy” during the final segment.
Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvo
Video from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmedia
Deep Dive: A Quiet Revolt Against Social Media [7:37]
- Is my deep living too extreme? [45:06]
- LinkedIn is getting toxic. Should I quit that too? [47:39]
- Where do online articles fit into the life of a digital minimalist? [51:09]
- Did Cal design the specifications for the hardcover copy of “Slow Productivity”? [54:04]
- How do I not feel overwhelmed by online content after a Digital Declutter? [58:07]
- CALL: Obsessing over quality [1:01:08]
CASE STUDY: Applying lessons from “Digital Minimalism” [1:06:37]
CAL REACTS: Deep or Crazy? [1:13:54]
Links:
- Buy Cal’s latest book, “Slow Productivity” at calnewport.com/slow
- peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/cal-newport/
- twitter.com/HumanitiesGU/status/1772436799727472942
- youtube.com/watch?v=W3h9gV_z8OM
- youtube.com/watch?v=tV6BbPTN5PQ
- youtube.com/watch?v=r0RqucKwIcw
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Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, Kieron Rees for slow productivity music, and Mark Miles for mastering.