Ep. 358: Are Parents (Finally) Ready to Fight Smartphones?
Deep Questions with Cal Newport23 Jun 2025

Ep. 358: Are Parents (Finally) Ready to Fight Smartphones?

Back in 2023, Cal gave a detailed deep dive that described the three phases of scientific understanding of smartphones, social media, and kids. In today’s episode, Cal argues that we’ve entered a fourth phase; one that will finally lead to (perhaps rapid) cultural changes about what we think is appropriate when it comes to these tools and kids. He then answers listener questions and describes a recent book he enjoyed in his new WHAT TO READ segment.

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

Deep Dive: The Smartphones Haven’t Defeated Us. Yet. [2:27]

  • Should I temporarily rent a separate space to write my first book? [23:09]
  • What should I do when waiting for AI while coding? [25:29]
  • How should 11 years old boys get organized? [29:31]
  • How can I develop my “soft skills” for my career? [33:54]
  • How can my husband find his ideal career path? [38:48]

CASE STUDY: A new dad incorporating lifestyle-centric career planning [43:25]

CALL: Hand written notes [47:08]

WHAT TO READ: The Explorer’s Gene [55:27]

Links:

Buy Cal’s latest book, “Slow Productivity” at calnewport.com/slow
Get a signed copy of Cal’s “Slow Productivity” at peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/cal-newport/
Cal’s monthly book directory: bramses.notion.site/059db2641def4a88988b4d2cee4657ba?
nytimes.com/2025/06/18/opinion/parents-smartphones-tiktok-facebook.html
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=5256747
tonyneufeld.blog

Thanks to our Sponsors:

cozyearth.com/deep
mackweldon.com (Promo code “DEEPQUESTIONS”)
calderalab.com/deep
grammarly.com/podcast

Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering.


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Episoder(400)

Ep. 104: LISTENER CALLS: Saying "No" Without Saying "No"

Ep. 104: LISTENER CALLS: Saying "No" Without Saying "No"

Below are the topics covered in today's listener calls mini-episode (with timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast.   - Balancing the unpredictable ...

10 Jun 202142min

Ep. 103: What is the Relationship Between Order and Well-Being?

Ep. 103: What is the Relationship Between Order and Well-Being?

Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast.DEEP WORK QUESTIONS - How do you do deep wor...

7 Jun 20211h 5min

Ep. 102: BRAD STULBERG: How Do We Work Less?

Ep. 102: BRAD STULBERG: How Do We Work Less?

In this episode, author Brad Stulberg joins me in person at my Deep Work HQ (!) for a deep dive into the topic of busyness, burn out, and the quest to craft more sustainable professional lives. For mo...

3 Jun 20211h 22min

Ep. 101: Does Productivity Impede the Deep Life?

Ep. 101: Does Productivity Impede the Deep Life?

Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast.DEEP WORK QUESTIONS - Should I maintain a da...

31 Mai 202158min

Ep. 100: LISTENER CALLS: Scheduling Household Admin

Ep. 100: LISTENER CALLS: Scheduling Household Admin

Below are the topics covered in today's listener calls mini-episode (with timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast.  - Dealing with time blocking ov...

27 Mai 202145min

Ep. 99: Should I Move to Sweden or Make Money?

Ep. 99: Should I Move to Sweden or Make Money?

Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast.DEEP DIVE: How Can I Significantly Reduce Em...

24 Mai 20211h 7min

Ep. 98: LISTENER CALLS: Choosing the Right Job

Ep. 98: LISTENER CALLS: Choosing the Right Job

Below are the topics covered in today's listener calls mini-episode (with timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast.  - How long to keep items on a "...

20 Mai 202139min

Ep. 97: Should I Outsource My Inbox?

Ep. 97: Should I Outsource My Inbox?

Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast.DEEP WORK QUESTIONS - How can I get others t...

17 Mai 20211h 3min

Populært innen Fakta

fastlegen
dine-penger-pengeradet
relasjonspodden-med-dora-thorhallsdottir-kjersti-idem
treningspodden
foreldreradet
jakt-og-fiskepodden
merry-quizmas
dopet
podme-bio-3
rss-strid-de-norske-borgerkrigene
hverdagspsyken
rss-var-forste-kaffe
sinnsyn
gravid-uke-for-uke
sovnlos
rss-kull
fryktlos
rss-sunn-okonomi
rss-kunsten-a-leve
dypdykk