Deep Questions with Cal Newport Ep. 185: How Do I Escape Filter Bubbles?
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Mar 28, 2022 Discover the quirky challenges of recording in a unique studio with humorous anecdotes about audio interference. Delve into the importance of 'friction' in writing and how slowing down can enhance deep work. Explore the balance between personal and professional demands while managing administrative creep. Learn about the value of taking breaks from technology and the idea of Shabbat as a day of rest. Finally, confront the dangers of filter bubbles and embrace diverse viewpoints for a richer understanding of complex issues.
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John McPhee's Analog Writing Process
- John McPhee's pre-computer writing process involved painstakingly typing up notes, Xeroxing, and cutting them into slips of paper.
- He organized these slips into folders by topic and then arranged index cards representing each topic on plywood to structure his writing.
Slow Productivity in Writing
- Acclaimed nonfiction writers often use high-friction, slow systems for research and writing.
- This slowness allows for deeper internalization and understanding of the information.
Deep Life for Housewives
- Focus on the deep life framework, which prioritizes high-value activities in all areas, including family.
- Deep work is a specific technique for cognitive work and not a universal life philosophy.
