This week, This Week in Deep Questions with Cal Newport examined the growing concern around AI-induced cognitive decline, exploring how algorithmic systems and constant digital engagement might be reshaping our capacity for sustained thought. The episode brought together an unlikely coalition of voices to dig into what "brain rot" means in practice and whether the threat is as urgent as critics suggest. The conversation underscores a recurring tension in Newport's work: the gap between technological inevitability and human agency in deciding how we engage with these tools.
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This Week in Deep Questions with Cal Newport (Oct 19 - Oct 25, 2026)
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