Cal Newport, a professor of computer science at Georgetown University and bestselling author, joins Scott to discuss productivity, the importance of work-life balance, and the disruption of AI on work. Learn more about Cal here, and his book, “Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout.” Vote for No Mercy / No Malice in the Webby’s! Pre-order "The Algebra of Wealth," out April 23rd Follow our podcast across socials @profgpod: Instagram Threads X Reddit Timestamps: 00:00 In this episode 00:48 What do you mean by “slow productivity?” 02:26 Does effort or anxiety not translate to productivity? 05:14 The 3 principles of slow productivity 07:30 If you want to be successful don’t you need productivity and time? 09:16 What are the steps to identifying and developing an unambiguous skill? 11:49 In your 20s, what were your primary influences? 14:14 How has your personal life changed? 15:15 How has it changed your approach to fathering? 16:50 AI and productivity 21:40 Do you think the performance of AI will live up to its promise? 23:42 Where do you think AI disruption is in respect to higher education? 26:04 How would you suggest someone become AI capable? 28:35 Advice to your 25-year-old self? Subscribe to The Prof G Pod on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5Ob5psTjoUtIGYxKUp2QVy?si=ee62b5f53f794d77 Got a question for Prof G? Get answers on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@profgalloway Want more Prof G? Check out everything we're up to at https://profgmedia.com/ #business #news #tech #lifehack #advice #AI #highereducation #SlowProductivity #burnout #workculture #productivity #balancedlife #success #finance #news #profg #scottgalloway #profgconversations #CalNewport