It’s been a decade since the original publication of DEEP WORK. Do its ideas still hold in 2026? This is the question Cal tackles in today’s episode: reviewing the four major “rules” from his book, reviewing what still holds and what changes he would add.
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DEEP DIVE: Is Deep Work Still Possible in 2026? [2:03]
INBOX:
- Will I lose the ability to write if I use AI? [39:45]
- The effects of AI on education [45:30]
- Avoiding social media [52:24]
WHAT CAL IS UP TO:
- What I’ve been doing [53:38]
- What I’ve been reading [55:26]
Books:
Mistborn (Brandon Sanderson)
Links:
Buy Cal’s latest book, “Slow Productivity” at www.calnewport.com/slow
Get a signed copy of Cal’s “Slow Productivity” at https://peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/cal-newport/
Cal’s monthly book directory: bramses.notion.site/059db2641def4a88988b4d2cee4657ba?
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/27/opinion/technology-mental-fitness-cognitive.html
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