#166 – Cal Newport: Deep Work, Focus, Productivity, Email, and Social Media

This podcast episode explores the importance of deep work, time blocking, and maintaining focus for productivity and overall happiness. It discusses the detrimental effects of context switching and the hyperactive hive mind workflow on cognitive flow and offers strategies for optimizing productivity and achieving success in a busy world. The episode also examines the impact of social media on individuals, the potential fragmentation of social media platforms, and the need for intentional and purposeful use of technology. Additionally, it delves into the value of real-time communication, the fascination with impossibility results in computer science, and the role of theory in computer science and deep learning. The speakers also discuss the significance of mathematics in various fields and the importance of relationships and living by a code for a fulfilling life.