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Deep Questions with Cal Newport · August 17, 2026 · 57m
Classic Episode: How Do I Kick My Scrolling Habit? | Monday Advice
Cal Newport reveals a "high quality leisure toolkit" of six habits designed to replace mindless scrolling with meaningful activities. Using questions from his listeners, he explores how digital minimalism applies even in demanding creative roles, why Neil Postman's critique of entertainment culture remains relevant, and how to balance deep work with restorative high-quality downtime. The episode is a replay of a classic from February 2024, distilling core ideas from Newport's Digital Minimalism framework into actionable advice.
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