Ep. 327: Would Kant Use TikTok?
Almost everyone feels uneasy about their relationships with their smartphones. But the question is why? In today’s episode, Cal looks past the most common answers to seek a deeper understanding built on an unexpected source: the moral philosophy of Immanuel Kant. He then answers listener questions and ends the show with another edition of the tech corner 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: Would Kant Use TikTok? [6:13]
- Do “distraction free” apps work? [30:36]
- How can I finish what I start? [34:24]
- Is context shifting slowing down my work as a teacher? [37:42]
- How should I organize my official podcast duties with my traditional teaching requirements? [43:08]
- Is “slow living” and “slow productivity" the same thing? [49:00]
- CALL: Deep work blocks in the afternoon [55:58]
CASE STUDY: Re-designing a life with a new job [1:00:07]
TECH CORNER: How do recommendation algorithms work? [1:11:00]
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?
youtu.be/SeZ1YOgbz18?si=kuCksvy_dGoOfx8Q
Thanks to our Sponsors:
Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, Kieron Rees for the slow productivity music, and Mark Miles for mastering.
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Almost everyone feels uneasy about their relationships with their smartphones. But the question is why? In today’s episode, Cal looks past the most common answers to seek a deeper understanding built on an unexpected source: the moral philosophy of Immanuel Kant. He then answers listener questions and ends the show with another edition of the tech corner 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: Would Kant Use TikTok? [6:13]
- Do “distraction free” apps work? [30:36]
- How can I finish what I start? [34:24]
- Is context shifting slowing down my work as a teacher? [37:42]
- How should I organize my official podcast duties with my traditional teaching requirements? [43:08]
- Is “slow living” and “slow productivity" the same thing? [49:00]
- CALL: Deep work blocks in the afternoon [55:58]
CASE STUDY: Re-designing a life with a new job [1:00:07]
TECH CORNER: How do recommendation algorithms work? [1:11:00]
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?
youtu.be/SeZ1YOgbz18?si=kuCksvy_dGoOfx8Q
Thanks to our Sponsors:
Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, Kieron Rees for the slow productivity music, and Mark Miles for mastering.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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