It’s been a decade since the original publication of DEEP WORK. Do its ideas still hold in 2026? This is the question Cal tackles in today’s episode: reviewing the four major “rules” from his book, reviewing what still holds and what changes he would add. More from Cal Download Cal’s FREE guide to cultivating a deeper life: calnewport.com/ideas Learn more about Cal’s books: calnewport.com/books Listen to Cal’s podcast: thedeeplife.com/listen Chapters 0:00 Is Deep Work Still Possible in 2026? 39:45 Will I lose the ability to write if I use AI? 45:30 The effects of AI on education 52:24 Avoiding social media 53:38 What I’ve been doing 55:26 What I’ve been reading Resources Mentioned: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/27/opinion/technology-mental-fitness-cognitive.html Books: Mistborn (Brandon Sanderson) Sponsors: https://www.factormeals.com/deep50off https://www.shopify.com/deep https://www.wayfair.com https://www.notion.com/cal Credits: Podcast Production: Jesse Miller Newsletter/Research: Nate Mechler Theme Music: