Georgetown University computer science professor Cal Newport may be better known as a writer than as a teacher. For the past several years, starting with his blog and subsequently in books and articles, he has focused on the concept of “deep work.” That’s work that requires focus to make connections and creatively solve problems, like writing a paper, coding software, or analyzing lab results. As Newport has noted, it can be hard to focus in a modern workplace filled with constant distractions like email, chats, and meetings.

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