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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

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

Editorial

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