Dr. Cal Newport

Author and Computer Science Professor

Dr. Cal Newport is an associate professor of computer science at Georgetown University and an author focusing on digital minimalism and the impact of technology on society.

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The Confession Economy: Why Do We Share Our Deepest Struggles With Strangers Online — and Is That Healing or Harmful?

73% of millennials say they're more comfortable sharing personal struggles online than in person — and an entire economy of confession has grown around that comfort. Dr. Brené Brown, Dr. Cal Newport, and Dr. Jean Twenge debate whether broadcasting our vulnerability to strangers is genuine healing or a hollow substitute for real connection.

Jun 19, 2026