How to Successfully Delete Social Media | Dr. Cal Newport & Dr. Andrew Huberman

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 self-reflection, 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. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/p4ZfkezDTXQ Show notes: https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/dr-cal-newport-how-to-enhance-focus-and-improve-productivity Social & Website Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hubermanlab X: https://twitter.com/hubermanlab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hubermanlab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman Website: https://www.hubermanlab.com Newsletter: https://www.hubermanlab.com/newsletter Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3thCToZ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PYzuFs 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 30-Day Social Media Detox Challenge 02:53 Success Stories and Strategies for a Social Media-Free Life 04:45 Filling the Void: Building a Meaningful Life Beyond Social Media #HubermanLab #CalNewport #SocialMedia The Huberman Lab podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.