The chapter covers a wide range of topics including productivity software tracking, remote work, concerns about children's social media use, and the appropriate age for unrestricted internet access. It explores the impact of technology on teenagers at a summer camp digital detox, the importance of limiting technology in education, and the potential loss of skills with increased automation. The conversation also delves into facing challenges for personal growth, the simulation of challenges through video games, and applying leadership principles to parenting.
Cal Newport is carrying the banner for a movement to slow down. Cal is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University. He is also the New York Times bestselling author of eight books, including, his latest: Slow Productivity, which debuted at number two on the NYT list in March. Cal is also a contributing writer for The New Yorker and the host of the Deep Questions podcast.
Cal joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast for a deep-dive conversation on Slow Productivity, including how it works and why it can lead to achievement without burnout.
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