Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 246: Kids and Phones

Are smartphones bad for kids? Cal walks through the data on this question, including how researchers came to be worried, their findings, critiques of their findings, and where we are today. He then gives recommendations for how to think about technology when it comes to your kids. Below are the questions covered in today&amp;aposs episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: <a href="https://bit.ly/3U3sTvo">bit.ly/3U3sTvo</a> Video from today’s episode:  <a href="https://youtube.com/calnewportmedia">youtube.com/calnewportmedia</a> Today’s Deep Question: Are smartphones bad for kids? [3:10] - Is the deep life dull? [49:35]- How do I stop doom-scrolling when I’m tired? [53:49]- Are smartphones bad for older people? [57:35]- How does Cal decide to adopt new technology or software? [1:02:06]- How do I stay deep while traveling at conferences? [1:06:33] The Books Cal read in March 2023 [1:12:38] Thanks to our Sponsors:<a href="https://www.grammarly.com/go">grammarly.com/go</a><a href="https://www.stamps.com/deep">stamps.com/deep</a><a href="https://www.mybodytutor.com">mybodytutor.com</a><a href="https://www.blinkist.com/deep ">blinkist.com/deep </a> Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering.

Cal Newport is a computer science professor and a New York Times bestselling author who writes about the impact of technology on society, and the struggle to work and live deeply in a world increasingly mired in digital distractions. On this podcast, he answers questions from his readers and offers advice about cultivating focus, productivity, and meaning amidst the noise that pervades our lives.