Below are the questions covered in today’s episode (with their timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast.

DEEP DIVE:

Is the Era of Social Media Ending? [2:37]

DEEP WORK QUESTIONS

– Did COVID-19 closures change my (Cal’s) thoughts on my working situation? [18:01]
– Should I stick with management consulting? [31:43]
– How do I lead my organization away from email? [34:54]
– How do I pick a specialization in a broad field? [39:32]

DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS

– Do I (Cal) use my smartphone for directions and photos? [43:25]
– How do I choose my minor? [46:14]
– What is something I (Cal) have changed my opinion on in recent years? [49:37]
– Should I publish this book? [51:30]
– Do I (Cal) regret becoming a public intellectual? [57:05]

Thanks to Jay Kerstens for the intro music and Mark Miles for mastering.