Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 246: Kids and Phones

May 1, 2023

The podcast dives into the controversial topic of smartphones and their impact on children's mental health. It discusses alarming trends in youth anxiety linked to tech use since 2012, backed by research and personal stories. Recommendations for smartphone use among kids are explored. Additionally, the conversation touches on managing distractions in the digital age, the struggles of new parenthood, and creating enriching life experiences. Listeners also enjoy insights into academic travel and recent literary picks that prompt reflection on societal issues.

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Experimentos que respaldan hipótesis de que redes sociales afectan salud mental adolescente.

01:20

Artículo de Jean Twangy en The Atlantic aviva la discusión.

01:18

The Importance of Simplicity and Low Friction in Productivity Systems

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Hipótesis alternativa de sensibilidad generacional no se sostiene.

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Intro

3min

Navigating the Smartphone Saga: Impact on Youth Mental Health

41min

Navigating Distractions in the Digital Age

6min

Navigating the Emotional Landscape of New Parenthood

4min

Navigating Digital Dependency

13min

Academic Travel and Inspiring Reads

8min

Youth, Activism, and Literary Reflections

6min

Reflections on Reading Fiction and Finding Depth

4min

Are smartphones bad for kids? Cal walks through the data on this question, including how researchers came to be worried, their findings, critiques of their findings, and where we are today. He then gives recommendations for how to think about technology when it comes to your kids.

Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvo

Video from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmedia

Today’s Deep Question: Are smartphones bad for kids? [3:10]

- Is the deep life dull? [49:35]

- How do I stop doom-scrolling when I’m tired? [53:49]

- Are smartphones bad for older people? [57:35]

- How does Cal decide to adopt new technology or software? [1:02:06]

- How do I stay deep while traveling at conferences? [1:06:33]

The Books Cal read in March 2023 [1:12:38]

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