Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Is It Time For A “Social Media Pause”? | Cal Newport

March 10, 2026|Original: 1h 27m|10 key insights|5 min read

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The Minimalists took a year off social media—here's what actually happened to their business (spoiler: it survived)

Why TK Coleman thought about becoming an electrician instead of dealing with social media pressure

The moment he realized social media was preventing deeper thinking: 'I had to hold onto the thought and go deeper'

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