Jonathan Kassel

Jonathan Kassel

Jonathan Kassel is the pseudonym of an author, professor, and retired journalist living in the US Upper Midwest.

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MAGA and the questionable judgment of history

Even on the rosy assumption that this era ends, we will never see the return to relative consensus that was once possible.

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The amazing fascist-adjacent coincidences of Elon Musk

The gods of coincidence are being cruel to this public servant.

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The twist ending of history

On the strange, seductive lure of authoritarianism.

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The dangerous missing piece in the coming election

It's not just about courtesy.

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An inch to the right, 20 years later

Wishing, in the darkest corner of your heart, that the attempt had been successful? Think again.

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How an aware AI might feel, and what that means for the future

Most OnlySky articles are 100% human created. This is one of a series of three heavily assisted by AI as a demonstration. We won't make a habit of it.—The Humans

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Unreal voices

Most OnlySky articles are 100% human created. This is one of a series of three heavily assisted by AI as a demonstration. We won't make a habit of it.—The Humans

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Putting the "I" in AI

Most OnlySky articles are 100% human created. This is one of a series of three heavily assisted by AI as a demonstration. We won't make a habit of it.—The Humans