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The Tim Ferriss Show

#568: Cal Newport — The Eternal Pursuit of Craftsmanship, the Deep Life, Slow Productivity, and a 30-Day Digital Minimalism Challenge

Feb 2, 2022
02:11:57

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  • Slow productivity can still lead to immense contributions to scientific knowledge, as demonstrated by renowned scientists and mathematicians in the past.
  • Balancing the overwhelming pressure of today's fast-paced world can be achieved by reintroducing the friction that existed in the past.

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Slow productivity in the past

In the past, renowned scientists and mathematicians demonstrated slow productivity by modern standards. Their progress on epic theories often spanned years, and communication between them took months. Despite the slow pace, their contributions to scientific knowledge were immense and achieved immortality.

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