Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 224: A World Without Twitter?

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Nov 28, 2022
The conversation dives into the cultural shift surrounding social media following recent changes at Twitter. Strategies for enhancing productivity and navigating personal transitions are shared, alongside insights into community engagement and work-life balance. The innovative smartphone management in schools sparks intrigue, while discussions on rediscovering heritage add a profound layer to personal growth. A witty exploration of Harry Potter's impact on today's media landscape ties it all together, questioning the future of online interactions.
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ANECDOTE

Cal Newport's Writing Struggle

  • Cal Newport was late to record the podcast because he optimistically planned for only an hour of writing.
  • He got caught up in a complex argument in his book and couldn't stop writing.
INSIGHT

Ironic Twitter Coverage

  • Media coverage of Elon Musk buying Twitter is boring and ironic, according to Cal Newport.
  • It's ironic because the criticism originates and spreads on the platform itself.
INSIGHT

Mastodon Explained

  • Mastodon is a decentralized, open-source, Twitter-like platform.
  • Anyone can run a Mastodon server, and users can follow people on other servers.
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