This week, This Week in Deep Questions with Cal Newport explores the tension between cognitive enhancement and practical wisdom. The episodes examine whether we need specialized tools to sharpen our minds, while also questioning whether good intentions in technology always lead to good outcomes—a through-line that asks listeners to think carefully about what actually serves human flourishing.
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This Week in Deep Questions with Cal Newport (Aug 3 - Aug 9, 2026)
2 episodes · Aug 3 – Aug 9
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1 episode · Jul 20 – Jul 26
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2 episodes · Jul 13 – Jul 19
This Week in Deep Questions with Cal Newport (Jul 6 - Jul 12, 2026)
2 episodes · Jul 6 – Jul 12
This Week in Deep Questions with Cal Newport (Jun 29 - Jul 5, 2026)
1 episode · Jun 29 – Jul 5
This Week in Deep Questions with Cal Newport (Jun 22 - Jun 28, 2026)
2 episodes · Jun 22 – Jun 28
This Week in Deep Questions with Cal Newport (Jun 8 - Jun 14, 2026)
2 episodes · Jun 8 – Jun 14
This Week in Deep Questions with Cal Newport (Jun 1 - Jun 7, 2026)
1 episode · Jun 1 – Jun 7
This Week in Deep Questions with Cal Newport (May 25 - May 31, 2026)
2 episodes · May 25 – May 31
This Week in Deep Questions with Cal Newport (May 18 - May 24, 2026)
2 episodes · May 18 – May 24