Can I Be a Digital Minimalist in 2026? | Mond...

It’s a dream a lot of us have: to finally say “enough!”, and turn off the internet inside our homes, returning us to a lifestyle that requires more presence, introspection, and connection. But is this even possible? And what would it really be like? In this episode, Cal seeks ans ...  Show more

Cal Newport takes a critical look at recent AI News. Video from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmedia (0:00) Stop the “doom trolling” (6:53) Cal’s recent New York Times article (9:00) Cal’s argument (10:16) The 2nd option (12:54) Conclusion (15:58) Stop playing along with ...  Show more

What can digital assistants learn from traumatic memories and…Abraham Lincoln? 

Over the past few weeks, we've been exploring the psychology of partisanship, and how to effectively handle disagreements with those around us. This week, we conclude our US 2.0 series by turning to the past. We talk with journalist <a href="https://www.npr.org/people/4080709/ ...

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

Take this quiz to assess your digital habits — then learn how to engage with your electronic devices in a way that's intentional and appropriate. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorsh ...  Show more