561 - The Best Case for Not Fearing AI, Help with Email and Creative Diet with Cal Newport
24 June 2026

561 - The Best Case for Not Fearing AI, Help with Email and Creative Diet with Cal Newport

Creative Pep Talk

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BUCKLE UP! This episode is CHOCK FULL of powerful insights from bestselling author Cal Newport!

This episode is for you if:

1 - You are overwhelmed by the supposed “AI Art-pocalypse” and why this computer scientist doesn’t believe the hype (most hopeful take I have ever heard btw!).

2 - You are overwhelmed by admin like e-mail and need a different approach.

3 - You are brainsick from screen time and short form video.

4 - You need a mental emotional motivational boost! This will do it!

SHOW NOTES:

Cal Newporthttps://calnewport.com

Deep Questions with Cal Newporthttps://www.thedeeplife.com/listen/

Producer / Editor: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.coSoundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.comSpotify Playlist of WHY? Songs Used on This Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZIE7PHG5I1Ddg1BuVGRzj?si=4x_BzDZjQgqSpoaLXdVACg&pi=h4HsIKG0SP6Kg

 

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