Cal Newport is a contributing writer for The New Yorker and a professor of computer science at Georgetown University. His scholarship focusses on the theory of distributed systems, and his general-audience writing explores intersections of culture and technology. Newport’s books include “Slow Productivity,” “Deep Work,” “Digital Minimalism,” and “A World Without Email.” He is also the host of the podcast “Deep Questions.” He earned his Ph.D. in computer science from M.I.T.| The New Yorker
Large language models seem startlingly intelligent. But what’s really happening under the hood?| The New Yorker
On his popular weekly podcast, Deep Questions, computer science professor and bestselling author Cal Newport answers questions and offers advice about cultivating focus, productivity, and meaning amidst the noise that pervades our increasingly distracted lives.| The Deep Life by Cal Newport