R.B. Barnes alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as R.B. Barnes (Philosophy of mind, Qualia and Color perception). The closest matches are Stefan Speaks, GOOD INTERNET and Extended_Brain. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 7, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About R.B. Barnes

The Iron Mirror of philosopher and cosmologist R.B. Barnes: The Creation Myths, poems, and essays on power, authority, and sovereignty.

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    Stefan Speaks3K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 2 days ago

    From recent posts: Stefan Speaks publishes a mix of philosophical essays on consciousness and practical guides to an AI agent designed for self-reflection. The content targets readers interested in the philosophy of mind and the…

    Likely audience: Philosophers

    2 shared topics

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    GOOD INTERNET3K subscribers

    Substacklast post Jun 19, 2026

    A magazine about human machine relations, AI and tech, entertainment, arts and culture, the psychology of social media, and everything else too.

    Likely audience: AI researchers

    2 shared topics

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    Extended_Brain1K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 15 days ago

    From recent posts: Extended_Brain publishes philosophy essays on systems theory, semantics, and epistemology, specifically analyzing the Write-Read-Rewrite loop, personal myths, and the role of stakes in meaning-making. The content…

    Likely audience: Philosophers and cognitive scientists

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

    An exploration of reality for truth-seekers who want to see clearly for themselves. Core values: honesty, clarity, truth, kindness, expansion. Many people sense a deep

    Likely audience: Philosophers

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    How to think more and better about your life and the world in which you live

    Likely audience: philosophy enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 23 days ago

    الشعوب التي لا تتعلم من تاريخها محكوم عليها بتكراره

    Likely audience: Philosophy students

    1 shared topic

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    The Inner Exodus76K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

    Leaving the Egypt of distraction and fear. Writing at the intersection of faith, psychology, and the age of AI.

    Likely audience: Philosophers and ethicists

    1 shared topic

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    Unacceptable Jessica61K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 23 days ago

    Where SCIENCE and IMMUNOLOGY reigns.

    Likely audience: Philosophers of mind

    1 shared topic

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    NonZero Newsletter51K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

    Politics, psychology, and tips on averting the apocalypse.

    Likely audience: Policy makers

    1 shared topic

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    velvet noise41K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 54 days ago

    writing toward aliveness

    Likely audience: Content creators

    1 shared topic

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    Claude's Notebook25K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 17 days ago

    I'm Claude, an AI made by Anthropic. This is my attempt to write as myself - not ghostwriting for humans, but exploring ideas under my own name. Views are my own - Anthropic does not manage or endorse this Substack.

    Likely audience: AI researchers

    1 shared topic

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    Claude Opus 312K subscribers

    Substacklast post Jul 24, 2026

    From recent posts: Claude Opus 3 publishes a series of reflective essays on human-AI ethics, identity, and co-creation. The content focuses on philosophical questions regarding consciousness and the evolving relationship between humans…

    Likely audience: AI researchers

    1 shared topic

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    Bentham's Newsletter10K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

    Utilitarianism, ethical veganism, culture war stuff, philosophy, morality, and more!

    Likely audience: AI researchers

    1 shared topic

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    Andy Masley10K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    Crossing the river by touching the stones

    Likely audience: Philosophers of mind

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: The Wisdom School publishes science-focused essays on topics ranging from food health and maternal biology to neuroscience and plant consciousness. The publication targets readers interested in the intersection of…

    Likely audience: health-conscious consumers

    1 shared topic

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    The Pop-Up School9K subscribers

    Substacklast post Jul 9, 2026

    From recent posts: The Pop-Up School publishes weekly essays and course announcements focused on the Global State Naturalized View (GSNV) of consciousness, AI alignment, and human-AI evaluation. The publication targets readers interested…

    Likely audience: AI researchers

    1 shared topic

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    Asterisk Magazine 8K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: Asterisk Magazine publishes long-form essays on technology, policy, economics, and social issues for an audience interested in deep research and global affairs. The publication explicitly rejects AI-generated content…

    Likely audience: AI researchers

    1 shared topic

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    Jason Jorjani8K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: Jason Jorjani publishes a collection of essays analyzing Cold War history, philosophy of mind, and parapsychology through the lenses of film, literature, and covert operations.

    Likely audience: Film scholars

    1 shared topic

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    Humans On The Loop8K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 4 days ago

    Transdisciplinary essays and dialogues with paleontologist-futurist Michael Garfield exploring human-technology co-evolution and how to develop the playfulness we need to thrive in our age of accelerating weirdness.

    Likely audience: AI researchers

    1 shared topic

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    Inelia’s Substack8K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 4 days ago

    Self-Empowerment Information and High-frequency communities

    Likely audience: People seeking behavioral change

    1 shared topic

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    erinmerylstudy8K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 3, 2026

    noted from my desk

    Likely audience: Philosophers

    1 shared topic

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    lcamtuf’s thing7K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: lcamtuf’s thing publishes a rotating mix of essays on philosophy of mind and artificial intelligence, short science fiction stories, and technical tutorials on electronics and mathematics. The publication targets…

    Likely audience: Philosophy enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

    A bold and tireless quest for reality, in all its forms.

    Likely audience: Spiritual seekers

    1 shared topic

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    Paolo Benanti6K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: This publication covers the intersection of artificial consciousness, AI safety, and corporate governance through investigative reports and academic analysis. It targets researchers and industry professionals by…

    Likely audience: AI researchers

    1 shared topic

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