47: Deep Work

The Psychology Podcast

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Social Sciences, Science

4.4 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 10 June 2016

⏱️ 42 minutes

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On this episode of The Psychology Podcast, we feature a particularly lively exchange, as Scott and Cal attempt to decode the patterns of success, sharing their perspectives on deep work, deliberate practice, grit, creativity, talent, mastery, IQ, and cultural misconceptions about passion and finding one's calling. The discussion has a fun and curious tone; it is a research-informed exploration of what it really takes to succeed in the 21st century. We had a great time recording this episode and we think you will really enjoy it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-podcast/support

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0:00.0	Hello and welcome to the psychology podcast with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman where we give
0:04.4	you insights into the mind, brain, behavior, and creativity. Each episode will feature a
0:09.2	new guest who will stimulate your mind and give you a greater understanding of yourself, others, and the world we live in.
0:14.4	Hopefully we'll also provide a glimpse into human possibility.
0:17.6	Thanks for listening and enjoy the podcast. best. So today we have Cal Newport on the show.
0:37.0	Cal Newport on the show.
0:41.0	Cal is an assistant professor of computer science at Georgetown University who specializes
0:45.4	in the theory of distributed algorithms.
0:48.0	In addition to studying the theoretical foundations of our digital age as a professor, Newport also
0:52.2	writes about the impact of these technologies
0:54.1	on the world of work.
0:55.4	His most recent book, Deep Work, which we'll be talking about today, argues that focus is the
0:59.9	new IQ in the knowledge economy and that individuals who cultivate their ability to
1:04.6	concentrate without distraction will thrive. Thanks for being on the show today, Cal.
1:08.6	Sir Scott, you know, thanks for having me on. Oh, so that's an interesting idea, the new IQ in the knowledge economy.
1:15.0	By that, do you mean the new capital of what's the important 21st century skill?
1:19.1	Is that what you mean by that?
1:20.1	Yeah, something like that.
1:21.6	The skill that's going to differentiate who thrives and who doesn't,
1:24.6	a 21st economy is going to be increasingly the ability to focus without distraction.
1:29.2	So what is the difference between deep work and shallow work?
1:32.7	So deep work is when you're focusing without distraction
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