Ep 246: Are Smartphones Bad for Kids?

Cal Newport answers the question, “are smartphones bad for kids?“ in Episode #246 from the Deep Questions Podcast. Are smartphones bad for kids? Cal walks through the data on this question, including how researchers came to be worried, their findings, critiques of their findings, and where we are today. He then gives recommendations for how to think about technology when it comes to your kids. Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: Listen to Episode Here (Scroll down to #164DeepQuestionsPodcast) : Thanks to our Sponsors: 0:00 Cal’s intro 3:27 Today’s Deep Question 49:48 Is the deep life dull? 54:02 How do I stop doom-scrolling when I’m tired? 57:47 Are smartphones bad for older people? 1:02:19 How does Cal decide to adopt new technology or software? 1:06:45 How do I stay deep while traveling at conferences? 1:12:55 The Books Cal read in March 2023 Connect with Cal Newport: 🔴Visit Cal’s BLOG and website: 🔴Check out Cal’s books: About Cal Newport: Cal Newport is a computer science professor at Georgetown University. In addition to his academic research, he writes about the intersection of digital technology and culture. Cal’s particularly interested in our struggle to deploy these tools in ways that support instead of subvert the things we care about in both our personal and professional lives. Cal is a New York Times bestselling author of seven books, including, most recently, A World Without Email, Digital Minimalism, and Deep Work. He’s also the creator of The Time-Block Planner. The videos are considered to be used under the “Fair Use Doctrine“ of United States Copyright Law, Title 17 U.S. Code Sections 107-118. Videos are used for editorial and educational purposes only and I do not claim ownership of any original video content. I don’t use said video clips in advertisements, marketing or for direct financial gain. All video content in each clip is considered owned by the individual broadcast companies. #CalNewport #DeepWork #DeepLife #DeepQuestions #TimeblockPlanner #WorldWithoutEmail #DeepQuestionsPodcast