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10: Cal Newport: Automate Tedium, Protect Thought

Oct 7, 2026 · 52m

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Cal Newport joins David and Chris to explore the line between automating tedious work and outsourcing thought. They discuss jagged robot capabilities, cognitive surrender, digital minimalism, and protecting human judgment.