Ep. 85: Are NFTs Frivolous or Fundamental?

Hosted byCal Newport

Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast.

DEEP DIVE: Are NFTs frivolous or fundamental? [6:57]

WORK QUESTIONS

• Does a world without email mean the return of voicemail? [23:42]
• Is Elon Musk right about not pursuing a PhD? [26:31]
• Is mastery incompatible with the deep life? [28:47]
• Do I need a todo list for my personal life? [39:15]
• How do you come up with catchy phrases like "hyperactive hive mind"? [41:26]
• Why am I wary of building a team? [44:12]

TECHNOLOGY QUESTIONS

• How do I use the internet responsibly when there is so much information? [48:02]
• How do I learn to code while working a demanding job? [49:33]
• What are my (Cal) thoughts on Microsoft Teams? [55:41]

DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS

• How do I (Cal) spend my time outside of work and family? [58:49]
• How do I unplug from the "productivity machine" and relax? [1:01:10]

Thanks to Jay Kerstens for the intro music.

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