The New Dark Age

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by Nigel Biggar · 2026

A 2026 polemical book arguing that liberal societies are facing a new cultural and intellectual dark age. Nigel Biggar calls for a more confident, “muscular” liberalism to challenge ideological conformity and win contemporary culture wars.

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1 episode featuring The New Dark Age

Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Cal Newport treats irritability as a productivity signal
The episode frames frustration, clutter, and technology habits as evidence that personal systems need deliberate redesign rather than passive maintenance.
Sep 7, 2026 · 52 min

1 episode featuring The New Dark Age

Cal Newport treats irritability as a productivity signal