Ep. 246: Kids and Phones
Episode Date: May 1, 2023Are smartphones bad for kids? Cal walks through the data on this question, including how researchers came to be worried, their findings, critiques of...
Cal Newport is a computer science professor and a New York Times bestselling author who writes about the impact of technology on society, and the struggle to work and live deeply in a world increasingly mired in digital distractions. On this podcast, he answers questions from his readers and offers advice about cultivating focus, productivity, and meaning amidst the noise that pervades our lives.
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