# 561 - The Best Case for Not Fearing AI, Help with Email and Creative Diet with Cal Newport

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Podcast: [Creative Pep Talk](https://stenobird.com/podcast/creative-pep-talk-838349)
Published: 2026-06-24T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: http://creativepeptalk.com/561
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Duration seconds: 4425

## Resource

Pre-Order My New Book “Mysterious Things” and Help Us Spread the Word: invisiblethings.co --- BUCKLE UP! This episode is CHOCK FULL of powerful insights from bestselling author Cal Newport! This episode is for you if: 1 - You are overwhelmed by the supposed “AI Art-pocalypse” and why this computer scientist doesn’t believe the hype (most hopeful take I have ever heard btw!). 2 - You are overwhelmed by admin like e-mail and need a different approach. 3 - You are brainsick from screen time and short form video. 4 - You need a mental emotional motivational boost! This will do it! SHOW NOTES: Cal Newporthttps://calnewport.com Deep Questions with Cal Newporthttps://www.thedeeplife.com/listen/ Producer / Editor: Sophie Miller http://sophiemiller.coAudio Editing / Sound Design: Conner Jones http://pendingbeautiful.coSoundtrack / Theme Song: Yoni Wolf / WHY? http://whywithaquestionmark.comSpotify Playlist of WHY? Songs Used on This Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZIE7PHG5I1Ddg1BuVGRzj?si=4x_BzDZjQgqSpoaLXdVACgπ=h4HsIKG0SP6Kg SPONSORS:SQUARESPACEHead to https://www.squarespace.com/PEPTALK to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code PEPTALK RULARula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/peptalk #rulapod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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