Avoiding Distractions & Doing Deep Work | Dr. Cal Newport & Dr. Andrew Huberman

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Dr. Cal Newport and Dr. Andrew Huberman discuss the role of technology, social media, and internet usage in our lives, highlighting both the positive aspects of these tools and critically examining the negative impacts they can have on our cognitive and emotional health. Cal Newport, Ph.D. (@CalNewportMedia), is a professor of computer science at Georgetown University and bestselling author of numerous books on focus and productivity and how to access the deepest possible layers of your cognitive abilities in order to do quality work and lead a more balanced life. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/p4ZfkezDTXQ Show notes: https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/dr-cal-newport-how-to-enhance-focus-and-improve-productivity Social & Website Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hubermanlab X: https://twitter.com/hubermanlab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hubermanlab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman Website: https://www.hubermanlab.com Newsletter: https://www.hubermanlab.com/newsletter Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3thCToZ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PYzuFs Timestamps 00:00 Deep Work and Digital Distraction: The Battle Against Social Media 00:54 The Illusion of Internet's Allure Without Social Media 01:11 Confronting FOMO and the Anxiety of Disconnection 01:46 The Evolution of Connectivity and Its Impact 02:21 Navigating the Digital Age: Personal Strategies and Anecdotes 03:57 Exploring the Psychological Effects of Social Media and Smartphones 04:22 The Debate on Digital Dependency: Addiction vs. Extension of the Brain 06:53 Reimagining Internet Usage: A Call for Cultural Shift 08:02 Personal Experiences and the Power of Unplugging 09:43 Closing Thoughts and Invitation to Full Episode #HubermanLab #CalNewport #DeepWork The Huberman Lab podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.