Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

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by Robert M. Pirsig · 1974

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values is a fictionalized autobiography following a father and son on a motorcycle journey across the United States. Alongside the travel narrative, Robert M. Pirsig explores philosophy, technology, mental illness, and his concept of “Quality.”

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1 episode featuring Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Cal Newport replaces his Deep Life Stack with a flexible map
The episode reframes purposeful living as an adaptable system for aligning values, capability, attention, and control over time.
Aug 31, 2026 · 1h 20m

1 episode featuring Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

Cal Newport replaces his Deep Life Stack with a flexible map