Podcast Episodes

Ep. 362: The Texting Dilemma

Episode 362

When we think about unhealthy phone usage, we think about the flashing apps, like TikTok and Instagram, in which billions of dollars have been spent to grab our attention. In this episode, Cal points…

Published on 2 months ago

Ep. 361: Do You Need an App Blocker?

Episode 361

Are you worried that you’re using your phone too much? An app blocker might make sense. But how do they work, and which one is right for you? In this episode, Cal goes deep into the motivation, techn…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Ep. 360: One-Page Productivity

Episode 360

Trying to stick to complicated time management systems without any breaks can eventually lead to burn out. But if you stop organizational efforts altogether, your life can become a stressful mess. In…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ep. 359: Should We Fear Cognitive Debt?

Episode 359

A blockbuster new study out of MIT takes a closer look at the impact of writing with the help of AI. In today’s episode, Cal breaks down this paper with the help of author Brad Stulberg (who made wav…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ep. 358: Are Parents (Finally) Ready to Fight Smartphones?

Episode 358

Back in 2023, Cal gave a detailed deep dive that described the three phases of scientific understanding of smartphones, social media, and kids. In today’s episode, Cal argues that we’ve entered a fou…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Ep. 357: What Worries the Internet’s Favorite Philosopher?

Episode 357

Few philosophers in recent memory have enjoyed as much attention as Byung-Chul Han. His mix of profundity and pithiness in tackling some of the big issues of the modern technical environment has made…

Published on 3 months ago

IN-DEPTH: The Art of Non-Conformity (w/ Chris Guillebeau)

In this episode of IN-DEPTH, Cal is joined by Chris Guillebeau, the author of the new book, TIME ANXIETY, and creator of the beloved Art of Non-Conformity blog and World Domination Summit annual conf…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Ep. 356: How Much Should We Work?

Episode 356

The data shows knowledge workers really are more exhausted and more prone to burnout than ever before. But why? In this episode, Cal draws inspiration from an unlikely source to help unpack this trou…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Ep. 355: Quit Social Media (For Real This Time)

Episode 355

A common complaint about social media skepticism is that we’re falling into a classic moral panic. We’ve been concerned about many past mass media technologies, and ultimately came to realize that th…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ep. 354: The Workload Fairytale

Episode 354

A few years ago, in a spirit of post-pandemic experimentation, multiple countries ran formal trials to test a radical idea: shortening the workweek. In this episode, Cal returns to the results of the…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago