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Back to SearchEp. 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…
8 months 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 alt…
8 months, 1 week 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 w…
8 months, 2 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 to…
8 months, 3 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 i…
9 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-Confo…
9 months 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 inspiratio…
9 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 te…
9 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. …
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Ep. 353: Summer Schedules
Episode 353
Summer is here. It’s time to slow down. In this episode, Cal discusses his radically simplified summer schedule and then suggests you similarly injec…
9 months, 3 weeks ago