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I think one of the first things we can do to push back this devaluing of thinking is as individuals reclaim it. Arnold Bennett was worried about with the rise of the suburban knowledge work commuter that people were going to be increasingly alienated from actual thinking. When you leave your house, concentrate your mind on a subject no matter what to begin with. You will not have gone 10 yards before your mind has skipped away under your very eyes and is larking around the corner with another subject. But bring it back by the scruff of the neck. If you reach the station, you will have brought it back about 40 times. Mind control is the first element of a full existence. Aristotle would

The art of thinking – plain, old-fashioned, hard concentration on useful ideas – is rapidly vanishing as our culture recasts humans as the custodians and recipients of digital computation. In this episode, Cal explains why this is a problem and what we should do in response.

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Today’s Deep Question: Why is it important to preserve the vanishing art of thinking? [5:02]

- How do I integrate movies and shows into the deep life? [27:42]

- Can I read after a long day of deep work? [33:30]

- Is a digital “second brain” a good idea to keep up with the latest advancements in your field? [36:25]

- Would Cal consider consolidating his notebooks? [42:37]

- Is Maria Popva’s note-taking method better than Cal’s method? [51:40]

The Books I Read in April 2023 [1:04:29]

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Edward Teller talking about John Von Neumann

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