How to Resist the Forces of Distraction

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Vikings would raise sheep on the land and use it seasonally. It's not far from land. The monks would stay there during the summer when they were, but they wouldn't live there full time. They'd come back to the mainland in the winter. And then at some point they built some more permanent stuff and then the Vikings just... You know how the Vikings do. Cal: I am proud of myself for reading three novels. For me, that is uncharacteristic.

Are smartphones bad for kids? Cal walks through the data on this question, including how researchers came to be worried, their findings, critiques of their findings, and where we are today. He then gives recommendations for how to think about technology when it comes to your kids.

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Today’s Deep Question: Are smartphones bad for kids? [3:10]

- Is the deep life dull? [49:35]

- How do I stop doom-scrolling when I’m tired? [53:49]

- Are smartphones bad for older people? [57:35]

- How does Cal decide to adopt new technology or software? [1:02:06]

- How do I stay deep while traveling at conferences? [1:06:33]

The Books Cal read in March 2023 [1:12:38]

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