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Back to SearchEp. 308: The Power of the Quiet Mind
Episode 308
One of the trickiest aspects of new technology is that it can sometimes destabilize parts of our lives that we didn’t even realize existed and are im…
1 year, 8 months ago
Ep. 307: Ultra-Processed Content
Episode 307
Why are we comfortable with the idea that ultra-processed foods are bad for us but feel somehow anti-technology to say something similar about the ul…
1 year, 8 months ago
Ep. 306: Defusing AI Panic
Episode 306
One of the simmering concerns surrounding the current AI revolution is the fear that we might accidentally create an “alien mind” smarter than we exp…
1 year, 8 months ago
Ep. 305: Is Time Blocking Oppressive?
Episode 305
Oliver Burkeman recently noted that time blocking seems oppressive? In this episode, Cal responds to this reaction in a surprising way. He then answe…
1 year, 9 months ago
Ep. 304: Seinfeld on The Deep Life
Episode 304
In a recent interview, held to promote his new Netflix movie, Jerry Seinfeld went on a remarkable 10-minute run in which he rattled off one insight a…
1 year, 9 months ago
Ep. 303: The Problem with Grand Goals
Episode 303
The desire to cultivate a more intentional and remarkable existence – what we call “the deep life” – is universal. In today’s episode, Cal talks abou…
1 year, 9 months ago
Ep. 302: Re-Enchanting Work
Episode 302
We talk a lot on this show about how to organize and execute your work, but not enough about where to do it. In this episode, Cal explores the theory…
1 year, 9 months ago
Ep. 301: Reclaiming Time and Focus (w/ Jordan Harbinger)
Episode 301
In this episode, the proverbial tables are turned, with Cal being interviewed by Jordan Harbinger about time, focus, and the quest for a slower notio…
1 year, 9 months ago
Ep. 300: Hidden Technology Traps
Episode 300
There has been a lot of attention paid recently to the impact of technology like social media on the mental health of young people. But this is not t…
1 year, 10 months ago
Ep. 299: Our Love/Hate Relationship with Personal Productivity
Episode 299
Cal has been writing professionally about issues related to personal productivity for two decades. In today’s episode, he provides a short history of…
1 year, 10 months ago