Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 344: You Are Not a Cog

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Mar 17, 2025
Explore the surprising reasons behind burnout in cushy knowledge work. Learn how lessons from computer security can reshape our approach to productivity. Discover personalized strategies for effective time management and why a human-centric workplace matters. Delve into the impact of AI on our lives and the blurred lines with superintelligence. Plus, gain insights on maintaining a healthier relationship with your brain while managing tasks effectively.
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INSIGHT

Computer Science and Work

  • Connect computer science principles to improve work life.
  • Explore how narrow computer security issues relate to broader work exhaustion.
INSIGHT

Isolated Optimal Mindset

  • Password complexity requests exemplify the 'isolated optimal' mindset.
  • This mindset prioritizes isolated optimal actions without considering broader user context.
ANECDOTE

C# Programming Error

  • Cal Newport recounts a moment where he incorrectly referenced C#’s object-oriented nature.
  • This caused his producer, Jesse, to express visible frustration.
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