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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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 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 IS CAL UP TO:
– What I’ve been doing [53:38]
– What I’ve been reading [55:26]
BOOKS:
Mistborn (Brandon Sanderson)
YOUTUBE TITLE:
– Rules For Deep Work — Updated for 2026 | Cal Newport
LINKS:
Buy Cal’s latest book, “Slow Productivity” at www.calnewport.com/slow
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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/27/opinion/technology-mental-fitness-cognitive.html
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