Full Length Episode | #174 | February 17, 2022

Author whose ideas about age and achievement milestones, particularly reaching 40, are referenced and resonate with Cal Newport's reflections.

The founder of MyBodyTutor, mentioned by Cal Newport who plans to suggest adding a 'deep work tutoring service' to his offerings.

An American novelist whose inclusion marked the end of the 'All Things Shining' curriculum, bridging classical and modern literature.

Author of '168 Hours: Use Your Week to Change Your Life,' whose advice on automating household tasks is cited by Cal Newport.

Host of the Lex Fridman Podcast, where Cal Newport has previously discussed the decline of social media monopoly platforms in detail.

Influential early Christian theologian and philosopher whose writings were part of Cal Newport's 'All Things Shining' curriculum.

A screenwriter and director known for neo-westerns like Sicario and Hell or High Water, who started a successful career in his 40s, serving as an example against age-based achievement limitations.

The host of the podcast, discussing personal productivity, deep work, and lifestyle planning. He shares updates on his own experiments and thought processes.

Baseball pitcher whose intense training and competitive fire are admired. Cal Newport humorously likens himself to Scherzer in the context of podcasting.

A listener and operations analyst who asks for advice on managing multiple interests and shifting between different domains of work and hobbies.

Founder of Meta, whose vision of the metaverse involving virtual reality social interactions is presented by Cal Newport as a 'smoke screen' for the larger trend of consumer electronics virtualization.

A doctor and podcaster who coined the term 'alt-middle' for an approach to intellectual life that emphasizes considering multiple viewpoints and holding beliefs with contingency.

Host of The Tim Ferriss Show, mentioned as someone Cal Newport discussed 'All Things Shining' with, where Ferriss reportedly did not enjoy the book due to unfamiliar references.

A term coined by Z Dog MD, describing an approach to intellectual life that involves examining topics individually, considering both sides, forming one's own take, and remaining open to changing it with new information.

A note-taking and knowledge management method discussed as a way to organize thoughts, though Cal Newport notes it doesn't perform thinking for the user.

Cal Newport's preferred method for intellectual exploration, emphasizing listening to thinkers from multiple sides of an issue to gain nuanced understanding and strengthen beliefs.

Mentioned as a platform that success with algorithmic curated timelines spooked major social media companies like Facebook into adopting similar strategies.

A company whose high-end Android phones and large screen TVs may become obsolete with the advent of AR glasses and cloud computing.

A social media platform owned by Meta, also experiencing user engagement shifts, contributing to Meta's broader strategy changes.

Apple's manufacturing partner, whose future business is questioned given the potential decline of iPhone and iMac production in a world dominated by AR glasses.

Described as a platform that has 'purified' the distraction-based content model of social media, focusing on pure dopamine-hijacking entertainment and eating into the market share of older platforms.

A company Google has invested heavily in for augmented reality technology, signaling Google's significant bet on the future of AR glasses.

An online coaching service for fitness and health, providing personalized plans and daily check-ins with a coach. Recommended for those seeking structured health improvements.

A social media platform experiencing a decline in user engagement, leading to a pivot towards the metaverse and other technologies. Its market dominance is seen as waning.

A daily nutritional supplement powder containing vitamins, minerals, superfoods, and probiotics. Recommended for convenient daily nutrition and immune support.

A platform offering lectures on various subjects, suggested as a structured option for developing a curriculum during a gap year.

A service that allows users to print official postage from their computer, saving time by avoiding trips to the post office and offering shipping services.

Positioning itself as the backend for computation in a future dominated by AR glasses, offering cloud services to virtualize hardware and computation.

An investor in Magic Leap and a major player betting on the future of augmented reality glasses, seeing it as crucial for their continued relevance.

The company behind Facebook and Instagram, which is investing heavily in building the metaverse and augmented reality technologies.

Mentioned as an example of a publication that, like Mother Jones, could be part of encountering opposing viewpoints, without necessarily tricking one's moral intuitions.

A major player investing heavily in augmented reality glasses, as their future existence as a consumer electronics giant is seen as dependent on winning this technological shift.

A film written by Taylor Sheridan, mentioned as an example of his successful neo-western screenwriting career that began after age 40.

A film written and directed by Taylor Sheridan, highlighted as a major success that began his screenwriting career after 40 and earned an Oscar nomination.

A film written by Taylor Sheridan, cited as an example of his successful neo-western screenwriting career that began after age 40.

Cited as an example of a publication that, alongside National Review, can be used to encounter different perspectives and strengthen one's own beliefs.

A television series on FX where Taylor Sheridan was an actor. The discussion highlights his transition to a successful screenwriting career after the show.

A highly successful television show created by Taylor Sheridan, which has led to spin-offs and further projects, demonstrating his prolific career post-40.

Programming language mentioned by Shane McGrath as an example of a domain with an optimal state that differs from writing, highlighting the challenge of switching mental gears.

Mentioned as an example of a niche social media platform that didn't require network effects, similar to the future direction of entertainment-focused online services.

A writing assistant tool that checks for spelling, grammar, tone, and clarity, helping users communicate more effectively via email and other written communication.

A book Cal Newport recently read and discussed, prompting thoughts on the perception of time passing quickly, especially as he approaches 40.

A book that introduced Cal Newport to the Zettelkasten method. He acknowledges a listener sent it to him and plans to report back on its usefulness.

A foundational text discussed within the 'All Things Shining' curriculum, representing the classical heroic Greek era.

A philosophy book by Dreyfus and Kelly that Cal Newport used as a basis for a self-imposed curriculum, exploring classics related to meaning and the sacred.

The town where Cal Newport and his family live, which he mentions as a result of lifestyle-centric career planning and discusses potential for community integration.

A large Texas ranch involved in a spin-off of Yellowstone, where Taylor Sheridan is part of the ownership group and works as a horse wrangler.

The key technology predicted to replace personal electronics like phones and computers, by virtualizing computation and providing all necessary interfaces.

A subscription service offered by YouTube that removes ads and provides access to music, discussed as a way to save time and improve user experience.