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<p>We often talk on this show about how digital devices undermine our ability to consume more complicated and meaningful ideas. But what about our ability to <i>produce</i> such ideas from scratch? In this episode, Cal identifies a key productive skill – long thinking – that we’re increasingly losing. He argues that it’s critical for living a deep life and provides a simple strategy to help regain the skill. He then answers listener questions and discusses the books he read in October 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: The Lost Art of Long Thinking [0:02]</p><ul><li>How does Cal organize his notebooks for his books and New Yorker articles? [42:40]</li><li>How can an 18 year old student get better at read...