Avoiding Distractions & Doing Deep Work | Dr. Cal Newport & Dr. Andrew Huberman

Dr. Cal Newport and Dr. Andrew Huberman discuss the role of technology, social media, and internet usage in our lives, highlighting both the positive aspects of these tools and critically examining the negative impacts they can have on our cognitive and emotional health.

Cal Newport, Ph.D. (‪@CalNewportMedia‬), is a professor of computer science at Georgetown University and bestselling author of numerous books on focus and productivity and how to access the deepest possible layers of your cognitive abilities in order to do quality work and lead a more balanced life. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast.

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Timestamps
00:00 Deep Work and Digital Distraction: The Battle Against Social Media
00:54 The Illusion of Internet's Allure Without Social Media
01:11 Confronting FOMO and the Anxiety of Disconnection
01:46 The Evolution of Connectivity and Its Impact
02:21 Navigating the Digital Age: Personal Strategies and Anecdotes
03:57 Exploring the Psychological Effects of Social Media and Smartphones
04:22 The Debate on Digital Dependency: Addiction vs. Extension of the Brain
06:53 Reimagining Internet Usage: A Call for Cultural Shift
08:02 Personal Experiences and the Power of Unplugging
09:43 Closing Thoughts and Invitation to Full Episode

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