Ep. 270: Depth vs. Distraction

A lot of attention has been paid recently to examples of AI going “rogue.” What’s missing from this discussion, however, is a more detailed explanation of what specific types of systems are causing problems. Taking a closer look at this problem reveals an issue that’s much more n ...  Show more

How do we stop from becoming so reliant on LLMs that we lose our ability to think. A new paper explores answers based on an unlikely source: rigorous mathematical models. In this episode, Cal explains the paper and its conclusions, arguing that once you cut through its complexity ...  Show more

Are you constantly reaching for your phone? Do you find yourself missing out on life's precious moments because you're too busy scrolling? In this episode, we dive deep into the epidemic of phone addiction. Something that most of us deal with..? How do you break free from the con ...  Show more

We often think of distraction as harmless—just a scroll here, a pause there, a busy day gone in a blur. But what if distraction isn’t just an inconvenience, but your greatest threat? In this episode, we're exposing distraction for what it truly is: the silent, seductive enemy tha ...  Show more

Have you ever lost an entire evening to your social media feed? Or spent your weekend compulsively checking your email, instead of paying attention to your loved ones? Or maybe you feel like you’re always in a state of semi-distraction? If you relate, you *need* to listen to this ...  Show more

What’s the real cost of constant scrolling? In this episode, we unpack how social media trains your brain to crave short bursts of dopamine, leaving your attention span fragmented and your long-term goals out of reach. Using a powerful personal story and relatable metaphors, w ...