Cal Newport is a prominent author, professor of computer science, and public intellectual known for his work on productivity, technology, and the changing nature of work in the digital age. Newport received his PhD in Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2009. He is currently a professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, where he specializes in the theory of distributed systems. His academic background provides him with a unique perspective on technology and its impact on human behavior and work processes.

As an author, Newport has published several bestselling books that explore themes related to productivity, focus, and career development. His works include So Good They Can’t Ignore You, Deep Work, Digital Minimalism, and A World Without Email. Each of these books has contributed to ongoing discussions about how individuals can navigate the challenges of modern work environments and digital distractions. Slow Productivity represents a significant evolution in Cal Newport’s body of work, building upon and refining ideas he has explored in his previous books while also introducing new concepts that respond to the changing landscape of knowledge work. In Deep Work (2016), Newport argued for the importance of focused, uninterrupted work in an age of constant distraction.