Dr. Cal Newport and Dr. Andrew Huberman discuss the effects of social media on human potential, focusing on how social media can sometimes mask unmet potential and interests, and how taking a break from it can lead to productive selfreflection, untapped creativity, and enriched lives.

Cal Newport, Ph.D. (‪@CalNewportMedia‬), is a professor of computer science at Georgetown University and bestselling author of numerous books on focus and productivity and how to access the deepest possible layers of your cognitive abilities in order to do quality work and lead a more balanced life. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast.

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Timestamps
00:00 The Social Media Detox Experiment
00:17 The Challenge of Returning to Social Media
00:41 Understanding the Impact of Social Media on Focus and Productivity
01:22 Exploring the Void Social Media Fills
02:01 The 30Day Social Media Detox Challenge
02:53 Success Stories and Strategies for a Social MediaFree Life
04:45 Filling the Void: Building a Meaningful Life Beyond Social Media

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