This week, This Week in Deep Questions with Cal Newport examined a question that grows more urgent as technology becomes further embedded in daily life: whether digital minimalism remains a viable philosophy in 2026. The episode explored the practical tensions between rejecting unnecessary digital tools and functioning in a world where such tools have become largely unavoidable, offering listeners a framework for thinking about intentionality rather than total abstinence.
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This Week in Deep Questions with Cal Newport (Jun 22 - Jun 28, 2026)
2 episodes · Jun 22 – Jun 28
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2 episodes · Jun 15 – Jun 21
This Week in Deep Questions with Cal Newport (Jun 8 - Jun 14, 2026)
2 episodes · Jun 8 – Jun 14
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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
This Week in Deep Questions with Cal Newport (May 11 - May 17, 2026)
2 episodes · May 11 – May 17
This Week in Deep Questions with Cal Newport (May 4 - May 10, 2026)
2 episodes · May 4 – May 10
This Week in Deep Questions with Cal Newport (Apr 27 - May 3, 2026)
2 episodes · Apr 27 – May 3
This Week in Deep Questions with Cal Newport (Apr 20 - Apr 26, 2026)
2 episodes · Apr 20 – Apr 26
This Week in Deep Questions with Cal Newport (Apr 13 - Apr 19, 2026)
2 episodes · Apr 13 – Apr 19