Ep. 9 - Deep Thinking in a Distracted World: Cal Newport and Stephen Blackwood

Update: 2020-08-03

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Stephen Blackwood talks with Cal Newport, writer and professor of computer science. They begin by reflecting on the historically unparalleled challenges and distractions of the digital age. They then discuss strategies to reclaim our mental autonomy, the generative power of non-instrumental thinking, and the fundamental dynamic of thought and life.

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Ep. 9 - Deep Thinking in a Distracted World: Cal Newport and Stephen Blackwood

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Ep. 9 - Deep Thinking in a Distracted World: Cal Newport and Stephen Blackwood