The Unmistakable Creative Podcast Cal Newport | Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment without Burnout
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Apr 9, 2024 
Author Cal Newport discusses slow productivity, the impact of AI on work, importance of quality over quantity, benefits of seasonality in work, and the intersection of slow productivity and education. He shares insights from his background in theoretical computer science and offers valuable tips for improving productivity and finding balance.
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Cal's Early Programming Prowess
- Cal Newport, despite being known for his focus and deep work, was surprisingly precocious with computers as a child.
- He taught himself various programming languages and even created games for graphing calculators in assembler.
Theoretical Computer Science Roots
- Cal Newport's deep work habits and writing topics stem from his time as a theoretical computer scientist at MIT.
- He transitioned from practical programming to theoretical work, focusing on algorithms and computability.
Impetus for Slow Productivity
- Cal Newport wrote "Slow Productivity" to address his personal need to balance work and family.
- This coincided with a post-pandemic shift in his audience, who sought better work-life integration.