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Ep. 289: The Email Catastrophe

Deep Questions with Cal Newport

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From Dinosaurs to Digital: Email's Evolution

This chapter draws analogies between the KT boundary, marking the extinction of dinosaurs, and the arrival of email as a transformative communication tool. It explores Bill Gates' impact on the tech industry in the 1990s and the culture of a leading company that shaped email into a fast-paced medium. The discussion highlights the need for a more effective use of email today, amid the unintended consequences of rapid communication.

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