Cal Newport explains the details of app blockers in Episode 361 of the Deep Questions podcast. Buy Cal Newport's latest book, “Slow Productivity” at www.calnewport.com/slow Are you worried that you’re using your phone too much? An app blocker might make sense. But how do they work and which one is right for you? In this episode, Cal goes deep into the motivation, technology, and ultimate end game of this distraction fighting technology. He then answers listener questions and discusses some intriguing comments he’s been seeing about limits to AI’s ability to code. Download my FREE Deep Life Guide HERE: https://bit.ly/3QBIcug Listen to Episode Here: https://www.thedeeplife.com/listen/ Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: https://bit.ly/3U3sTvo Links: Buy Cal’s latest book, “Slow Productivity” at www.calnewport.com/slow Get a signed copy of Cal’s “Slow Productivity” at https://peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/cal-newport/ Cal’s monthly book directory: bramses.notion.site/059db2641def4a88988b4d2cee4657ba? https://www.sciencefocus.com/science/youre-not-actually-addicted-to-your-smartphone https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/20/style/quit-smartphone.html https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/get-started-with-screen-time-iphbfa595995/ios https://youtu.be/OuizzRCALCU?si=FqHzEEFdq7k4ao13 https://x.com/AglaiaCodes/status/1942636133248061590 https://x.com/GaryMarcus/status/1942478390323552588/photo/1 Thanks to our Sponsors: This show is sponsored by BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com/deepquestions https://www.mybodytutor.com https://www.expressvpn.com/deep https://www.indeed.com/deep 0:00 Do You Need an App Blocker? 24:32 How do I succeed with task management? 29:24 How can I put boundaries on my administrative work for my university job? 34:53 How should I manage X if I only use it on my desktop? 36:40 How should I read through my weekly collection of newsletters? 3948 What do you think about Polyphasic sleep to prepare for deep work? 40:47 A ticketing system in action 46:24 On the Limits of “Vibe Coding” Connect with Cal Newport: 🔴Visit Cal's BLOG and website: https://calnewport.com/blog/ 🔴Check out Cal's books: https://calnewport.com/writing/ 🔴Check out The Deep Life: https://thedeeplife.com About Cal Newport: Cal Newport is a computer science professor at Georgetown University. In addition to his academic research, he writes about the intersection of digital technology and culture. Cal's particularly interested in our struggle to deploy these tools in ways that support instead of subvert the things we care about in both our personal and professional lives. Cal is a New York Times bestselling author of seven books, including, most recently, A World Without Email, Digital Minimalism, and Deep Work. He's also the creator of The Time-Block Planner. The videos are considered to be used under the "Fair Use Doctrine" of United States Copyright Law, Title 17 U.S. Code Sections 107-118. Videos are used for editorial and educational purposes only and I do not claim ownership of any original video content. I don't use said video clips in advertisements, marketing or for direct financial gain. All video content in each clip is considered owned by the individual broadcast companies. #CalNewport #DeepWork #DeepLife #DeepQuestions #TimeblockPlanner #WorldWithoutEmail #DeepQuestionsPodcast