Calvin Newport

Calvin Newport, a computer science professor at Georgetown and author of 'Deep Work,' delves into the paradox of productivity tools in the digital age. He argues that email and Slack distract more than they enhance, making it harder to engage in deep, focused work. He highlights the strain of constant context switching that leaves workers logging late hours just to finish tasks. Newport also proposes the idea of 'slow productivity' to foster creativity and fulfillment, emphasizing the need for systemic change in workplace communication.