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Ep. 222: Did Cavemen Use To-Do Lists?

Deep Questions with Cal Newport

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Navigating the Smartphone Ban

This chapter examines the Buxton School's decision to ban smartphones, introducing 'light phones' to reduce screen dependency among students. It highlights the positive social changes observed after two months, alongside a study linking increased social media use to mental health challenges in teenage girls.

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