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 (Aug 17 - Aug 23, 2026)
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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
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2 episodes · Jul 6 – Jul 12
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2 episodes · Jun 22 – Jun 28
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2 episodes · Jun 15 – Jun 21
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2 episodes · Jun 8 – Jun 14
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