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SmartLess · May 18, 2026 · 01:00:52

Sting

Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, and Sean Hayes sit down with legendary musician Sting for a wide-ranging conversation that touches on digital silence, noblesse oblige, the enduring tradition of nonsense songs, and why claiming to like jazz has become a cultural flex.

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Highlights

Digital silence
Sting discusses the value of intentional digital disconnection to protect attention and creativity.
The tradition of nonsense songs
Sting highlights the enduring tradition of nonsense lyrics in music and why they matter creatively.

Editorial

Noblesse oblige
Sting reflects on the concept of noblesse oblige—the obligations that come with privilege—and how he has tried to honor it.
Claiming to like jazz
Sting observes that saying you like jazz has become a form of social signaling.
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