Ep. 382: Is the Internet Becoming Television?

<p>Last month, Derek Thompson published an intriguing essay that made waves in technology criticism circles. It was titled: “Everything is Television.” In today’s episode, Cal takes a closer look at this essay, unpacking and expanding Thompson’s arguments, and ultimately concluding with a series of predictions about what to expect next from the internet. He then answers listener questions and discusses the five books he read in November 2025.</p><p>Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: <a href="http://bit.ly/3U3sTvo">bit.ly/3U3sTvo</a></p><p>Video from today’s episode:  <a href="http://youtube.com/calnewportmedia">youtube.com/calnewportmedia</a></p><p>Deep Dive: Is the Internet Becoming Television [00:03]</p><ul><li>Can AI <i>reduce</i> distractions for developers? [38:32]</li><li>How do I time block in a job with heavy interruptions? [44:03]</li><li>How should I manage what I read, watch and lis...