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EPISODE · May 1, 2023 · 1H 25M

Ep. 246: Kids and Phones

from Deep Questions with Cal Newport · host Cal Newport

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. Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvo Video from today’s episode:  youtube.com/calnewportmedia Today’s Deep Question: Are smartphones bad for kids? [3:10] - Is the deep life dull? [49:35] - How do I stop doom-scrolling when I’m tired? [53:49] - Are smartphones bad for older people? [57:35] - How does Cal decide to adopt new technology or software? [1:02:06] - How do I stay deep while traveling at conferences? [1:06:33] The Books Cal read in March 2023 [1:12:38] Thanks to our Sponsors: grammarly.com/go stamps.com/deep mybodytutor.com blinkist.com/deep  Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvo Video from today’s episode:  youtube.com/calnewportmedia Today’s Deep Question: Are smartphones bad for kids? [3:10] - Is the deep life dull? [49:35] - How do I stop doom-scrolling when I’m tired? [53:49] - Are smartphones bad for older people? [57:35] - How does Cal decide to adopt new technology or software? [1:02:06] - How do I stay deep while traveling at conferences? [1:06:33] The Books Cal read in March 2023 [1:12:38] Thanks to our Sponsors: grammarly.com/go stamps.com/deep mybodytutor.com blinkist.com/deep  Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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