Cal Newport is an American computer scientist, author, and professor of computer science at Georgetown University. He is best known for his books on the digital economy, including Deep Work, Digital Minimalism, and A World Without Email. His work focuses on the impact of technology on our lives, and how to use technology to our advantage. He has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Atlantic, and has been a guest on numerous podcasts and radio shows. Newport is a proponent of digital minimalism, which encourages people to limit their use of technology and focus on meaningful activities. He also advocates for deep work, which is the ability to focus on a task without distraction for extended periods of time. Newport's work has been praised for its insight into the modern digital world and its potential to improve our lives.