In last week’s episode, Cal discussed data that indicate that the rise of the smartphones is making humans measurably dumber. Here he discusses aggressive strategies for resisting this reality. He then answers listener questions and ends with a tech corner.
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Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvo
Video from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmedia
Deep Dive: Getting Smarter in a Dumb World [3:47]
- With remote work dwindling, should I change careers to achieve my ideal lifestyle? [31:14]
- Should a 24-year-old ditch his college degree to pursue another field? [36:25]
- How should merit be rewarded in a revenue-constrained environment? [40:40]
- How can one find and engage with these more niche online communities? [44:34]
- How can partners support each other in building a deep life? [46:48]
CASE STUDY: Using lifestyle planning to turn down a promotion [48:53]
TECH CORNER: How do AI’s “reason”? [57:53]
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