deeplife

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Today’s Deep Question: Should we consider a radically reimagined internet? [7:03]

- Can we build a better internet? [29:20]
- Will the coming augmented reality make the deep life impossible? [36:18]
- How do I become more disciplined about shutting down my phone? [44:26]
- Is the internet alive? [49:35]
- How does Cal see the connection between his professor and writer roles? [55:40]

Something Interesting: Michael Cera Doesn’t Use a Smartphone [1:10:47]

Links:

https://www.buzzfeed.com/mychalthompson/michael-cera-smartphone-social-media
https://urbit.org
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/21/us/google-supreme-court-youtube.html
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Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering.

Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast.


ANNOUNCEMENT: I'm hiring! [0:20]


DEEP DIVE: The Elements of the Deep Life [3:51]


DEEP WORK QUESTIONS
 - How should I get started in a new remote work job? [16:56]
 - How I time block a purely reactive job? [21:56]
 - Should I bother capturing tasks that are fast to complete? [25:26]
 - How do I tame multiple concurrent projects? [29:00]
 - How do I schedule optional deep work in an exhausting job? [31:58]



DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS
 - How much time is left for family after goals and deep work? [38:32]
 - Is there such a thing as deep fun? [41:20]
 - I am addicted to my phone. What do I do? [43:24]
 - How do I make a big life decision when I have lots of options? [49:11]


Thanks to Jay Kerstens for the intro music and Mark Miles for mastering.