Ep. 255: The Failure of Cybernetic Productivity
Over the past twenty years, “productivity” has come to be synonymous with using digital tools to speed up non-essential parts of knowledge work. As cal argues in this episode, this “cybernetic” approach has proven to be a complete failure. He explores why speeding up isn’t working and what this teaches us about what we need to do instead.
Below are the questions covered in today&aposs episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvo
Video from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmedia
Today’s Deep Question: Why doesn’t cybernetic productivity work? [8:40]
- What should I ask a potential hire about their time management habits? [31:55]
- How do I teach leaders how to work more deeply? [38:17]
- How did Cal become good at breaking things down into systems and processes? [48:06]
- How do I build task boards if I have many roles? [51:05]
- How do I find time to think in my busy job? [54:20]
Something Interesting: Taylor Sheridan’s “writing bunker” [1:02:48]
Links:
hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/taylor-sheridan-yellowstone-interview-1235519261/
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Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering.
