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4 min
Commentary Upon Commentary
Against the addiction of daily political punditry.
By Nick Butler
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Don't Look Down
The conclusion: think for yourself and have respect for the dignity of every person.
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Culture
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The United States of Hypnosis
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Culture
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On Reality Hacking and the Super Humanities
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Meta
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10,000 Hours Courtesy of Family and Friends
Reflecting on the past ten years of Sometimes Weekly and looking forward to the next.
By Nick Butler
Politics
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3 min
A Message from America at 250
Some thoughts on the current Course of human events.
By Nick Butler
Culture
Jul 4, 2026
1 min
Two Quick Ticks
The kinds of text that appears here and there from time to time.
By Nick Butler
Meta
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1 min
Ticker Tape Topic Center
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Meta
Jul 3, 2026
1 min
Sometimes Weekly Launches Ticker Tape
A brand new platform for shredded thoughts from the Back Row of History
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