How Do I Build “Cognitive Fitness”? | Monday Advice
In his recent New York Times essay, Cal argued for a “cognitive fitness” revolution to resist the onslaught of digital tools degrading our ability to think. But how does one actually strengthen their ...
27 Huhti 51min
Is AI Trending Up or Down in 2026? | AI Reality Check
Cal Newport takes a critical look at recent AI News. Video from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmedia 0:00 What has *Actually* Happened in AI in 2026? 3:07 Open Claw 27:53 Anthropic an...
23 Huhti 1h 13min
Do I Need More Discipline? | Monday Advice
Is developing discipline one of the most effective bulwarks against the constant flood of distraction we face daily? And if so, what’s the best way to accomplish this goal? In this Monday Advice episo...
20 Huhti 1h 26min
Is Claude Mythos “Terrifying”? | AI Reality Check
Cal Newport takes a critical look at recent AI News. Today's episode on YouTube: youtube.com/calnewportmedia 0:00 What’s Really Going on with Mythos? 10:09 Security systems 21:27 Conclusion ...
16 Huhti 24min
Ep. 400: Should I Embrace “Slow Technology”?
Ep. 400: Should I Embrace “Slow Technology”? If there was one word to describe modern digital tools, it would be “fast.” But not everyone thinks this is better. In today’s episode, Cal explores the c...
13 Huhti 1h 31min
AI Reality Check: Is AI Stealing Entry-Level Jobs?
AI Reality Check: Is AI Stealing Entry-Level Jobs? Cal Newport takes a critical look at recent AI News. Video from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmedia OPENING: Is AI stealing entry-level j...
9 Huhti 16min
Ep. 399: Is Deep Work Still Possible in 2026?
It’s been a decade since the original publication of DEEP WORK. Do its ideas still hold in 2026? This is the question Cal tackles in today’s episode: reviewing the four major “rules” from his book, re...
6 Huhti 1h 3min
AI Reality Check: Can LLMs “Scheme”?
Cal Newport takes a critical look at recent AI News. Video from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmedia ACT #1: Look Closer at the Article [1:20] ACT #2: A Closer Look at the Paper [3:21] ACT...
2 Huhti 19min
