Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais Why You Should Quit Social Media in 2026 | Cal Newport
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Jan 7, 2026 
In this conversation, Cal Newport, a computer science professor and bestselling author known for his insights into digital minimalism, discusses how focusing on fewer tasks can enhance productivity. He emphasizes the dangers of context switching and offers advice for leaders to cultivate environments that protect deep work. Cal also explores the impact of digital fatigue and shares practical strategies for parents to manage their children’s tech use. He envisions a future where AI aids our ability to think deeply, rather than diminishes it.
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Less Multitasking, More Output
- Doing more tasks at once reduces overall productive output because of overhead and context switching.
- Focusing on one task at a time finishes more work faster and with higher quality.
Protect Deep Work Deliberately
- Measure and protect deep, uninterrupted concentration as a tier-one skill in knowledge work.
- Manage workload explicitly and design communication protocols to minimize context switching.
Centralize Tasks, Pull Work
- Centralize incoming tasks on a team list and pull work onto individual plates deliberately.
- Keep each person's active workload small to increase throughput and reduce cognitive overhead.
