This week, This Week in Deep Questions with Cal Newport explores how we can sharpen our minds while navigating an increasingly complex technological landscape. Monday's episode offers practical strategies for building a cognitive training plan, while later in the week the show examines whether AI has truly "gone rogue" or if our concerns reflect a deeper misunderstanding of the technology itself. Together, these conversations suggest that in an age of powerful tools and distracting information, intentional mental discipline may be our most valuable asset.
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This Week in Deep Questions with Cal Newport (Oct 5 - Oct 11, 2026)
2 episodes · Oct 5 – Oct 11
This Week in Deep Questions with Cal Newport (Sep 28 - Oct 4, 2026)
2 episodes · Sep 28 – Oct 4
This Week in Deep Questions with Cal Newport (Sep 21 - Sep 27, 2026)
1 episode · Sep 21 – Sep 27
This Week in Deep Questions with Cal Newport (Sep 14 - Sep 20, 2026)
1 episode · Sep 14 – Sep 20
This Week in Deep Questions with Cal Newport (Sep 7 - Sep 13, 2026)
2 episodes · Sep 7 – Sep 13
This Week in Deep Questions with Cal Newport (Aug 31 - Sep 6, 2026)
2 episodes · Aug 31 – Sep 6
This Week in Deep Questions with Cal Newport (Aug 17 - Aug 23, 2026)
1 episode · Aug 17 – Aug 23
This Week in Deep Questions with Cal Newport (Aug 10 - Aug 16, 2026)
1 episode · Aug 10 – Aug 16
This Week in Deep Questions with Cal Newport (Aug 3 - Aug 9, 2026)
2 episodes · Aug 3 – Aug 9
This Week in Deep Questions with Cal Newport (Jul 27 - Aug 2, 2026)
2 episodes · Jul 27 – Aug 2
This Week in Deep Questions with Cal Newport (Jul 20 - Jul 26, 2026)
1 episode · Jul 20 – Jul 26