Cal Newport

Cal Newport

About

Professional Profile

Cal Newport serves as an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University. His work extends beyond academia as he is also a prolific writer, articulating keen insights on the intersections of culture and technology for general audiences.

Published Works

Newport is the distinguished author of eight significant books. His most recent works include "Slow Productivity," "A World Without Email," "Digital Minimalism," and "Deep Work." Among these, several have attained the status of New York Times bestsellers. His books enjoy global recognition and have been published in over 40 languages.

Other Contributions

In addition to his academic and literary pursuits, Newport contributes frequently to The New Yorker. He also hosts the thought-provoking "Deep Questions" podcast, encouraging deeper engagement and discussion on pertinent issues in the digital era.

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Did OpenAI Just Kill Social Media? | Cal Newport

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