Ben’s Guide to Software Development alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Ben’s Guide to Software Development (technology addiction, web search decline and Goodhart's Law). The closest matches are Chloe’s Substack, MOON LISTS and Jamie Scrimgeour . They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 12, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

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  1. 1
    Chloe’s Substack40K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 15, 2026

    My personal Substack

    Likely audience: content creators

    1 shared topic

  2. 2
    MOON LISTS37K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: MOON LISTS publishes curated cultural content including reflective prompts, food reviews, fashion inspiration, and book-related guides. The publication targets readers interested in analog living, mindfulness, and deep…

    Likely audience: writers and poets

    1 shared topic

  3. 3
    Jamie Scrimgeour 14K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 16 days ago

    Honest writing about business, marriage, money, style, confidence and all the little decisions that go into intentionally creating a life that actually feels like yours.

    Likely audience: Women entrepreneurs

    1 shared topic

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    Only Dead Fish14K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

    From recent posts: Only Dead Fish publishes weekly articles analyzing the intersection of AI, organizational behavior, and human psychology. The content focuses on specific themes such as Goodhart's Law, context collapse, and the erosion…

    Likely audience: Product managers

    1 shared topic

  5. 5

    Substacklast post Jun 27, 2026

    Una newsletter sobre pensamientos que conectan cosas imposibles

    Likely audience: writers

    1 shared topic

  6. 6
    Apri la Mente8K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    Un viaggio attraverso psicologia pratica, mindfulness e spiritualità per trasformare le sfide quotidiane in opportunità di crescita personale.

    Likely audience: Mindfulness practitioners

    1 shared topic

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    Noted by Anouk Yve8K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

    Written by designer and observer Anouk Yve. Noted is an ongoing study of what I notice, curate and love to return to. Captivating taste as strategy across style, interiors, design and ritual.

    Likely audience: digital nomads

    1 shared topic

  8. 8

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

    Jesus, compost, tables and chairs

    Likely audience: journalism students

    1 shared topic

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    Pied-à-terre8K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 28, 2026

    Il pied-à-terre è una newsletter tutta per sé: chiacchiere sul mondo che ci circonda e lamentele squisitamente millennial

    Likely audience: Social media users

    1 shared topic

  10. 10

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago

    From recent posts: Soft Power by Marisa Meltzer publishes personal essays on digital minimalism, fragrance, and beauty trends. The publication mixes reflective lifestyle pieces with fashion industry observations.

    Likely audience: digital detox enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    3impact3K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

    Entre Gs, un espacio donde vamos a hablar sin filtros sobre lo que realmente pasa cuando trabajamos en ONGs, fundaciones y organizaciones sociales en América Latina.

    Likely audience: NGO and foundation managers

    1 shared topic

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    gideonheugh3K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 18 days ago

    Poems and other writings in praise of aliveness.

    Likely audience: philosophical readers

    1 shared topic

  13. 13

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 49 days ago

    From recent posts: Socratic State of Mind publishes essays on Stoicism, mental health, and travel psychology for readers interested in philosophical self-improvement. The publication alternates between long-form articles and practical…

    Likely audience: Newsletter subscribers

    1 shared topic

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    Motherspeak2K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago

    the art of memory-keeping for mothers — plus poetry, prose & prompts on the magic & madness of motherhood

    Likely audience: Mothers

    1 shared topic

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    truenorthproject2K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 11, 2026

    Explore Consciousness | Expand Culture

    Likely audience: people struggling with screen addiction

    1 shared topic

  16. 16
    Cinq Personnes.1K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    Likely audience: readers interested in minimalism

    1 shared topic

  17. 17
    KW Norton Borders1K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post 8 days ago

    Mom of 6 grown kids: 2 tech executives, 2 musicians, 2 psychologists. 10 grandchildren. Writer, Musician, seamstress for the band. Married to a genius. Born Berkeley, CA. Many thousands of readers.

    Likely audience: AI researchers

    1 shared topic

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    vivoecammino1K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 11 days ago

    Arriva i giorni 1 e 15 di ogni mese, è gratis e contiene consigli testati per le tue escursioni.

    Likely audience: hiking enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Traipsing About1K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 21 days ago

    From recent posts: Traipsing About publishes a rotating mix of personal essays on travel, digital minimalism, and retirement alongside curated book recommendations and AI ethics discussions. The publication targets individuals interested…

    Likely audience: Digital nomads

    1 shared topic

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    Pete Davis1K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 2, 2026

    Civic ideas and projects for deepening American democracy and solidarity

    Likely audience: Community organizers

    1 shared topic

  21. 21

    GhostWeekly · last post 26 days ago

    with Foster Gamble

    Likely audience: Conspiracy theorists

    1 shared topic

  22. 22

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 12 days ago

    Likely audience: Digital creators and content producers

    1 shared topic

  23. 23

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

    Quiet Media is a print zine about reclaiming our attention in an overstimulated world. The inaugural issue is now available.

    Likely audience: Cultural critics

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 28, 2026

    From recent posts: Joshua Turek publishes personal essays on urban sociology, climate change, and critiques of big tech and AI. The newsletter is for readers interested in reflective cultural commentary on technology, environment, and…

    Likely audience: Tech critics

    1 shared topic

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