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Ken Burns explores the complexities of George Washington and the American Revolution, revealing the nuanced humanity of historical figures and challenging simplified narratives about America's origins.
Philosopher Alain de Botton, alongside Adam Grant and RaQuel Hopkins, explores status anxiety, the pursuit of happiness, and the importance of character over superficial success markers in a thought-provoking discussion about modern life's complex emotional landscape.
Cal recommends six books for starting 2025 deeper: Walden by Thoreau, Lincoln's Virtues by Miller, The Case for God by Armstrong, You Are Not a Gadget by Lanier, The Shallows by Carr, and Falling Upward by Rohr, each offering unique insights into living a more meaningful life.
In this episode, Cal Newport explores the concept of "long thinking" - a critical cognitive skill being eroded by digital technology, and offers a notebook-based method for reclaiming the ability to generate original, meaningful insights through persistent and intentional thought.
In this episode, Cal Newport explores how Abraham Lincoln navigated the distractions, dangers, and darkness of his era through purposeful reading and continuous self-improvement, offering a "Lincoln Protocol" as a model for modern individuals to resist digital traps and build a meaningful life.
A deep dive into the psychology of communication with Harvard psychologist Steven Pinker, exploring how humans use language, common knowledge, and social intelligence to coordinate, build relationships, and navigate complex interactions.
Cal Newport explores how Abraham Lincoln navigated the distractions, dangers, and darkness of the 19th-century frontier by using purposeful reading and a systematic approach to self-improvement, offering a protocol for modern individuals to resist digital traps and build meaningful lives.
Ryan Holiday discusses the nature of wisdom, drawing insights from Stoic philosophy and personal experiences, exploring how intelligence can be hindered by ego, lack of empathy, and unresolved personal issues, while emphasizing the importance of continuous learning, emotional regulation, and maintaining curiosity.