Extended_Brain alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Extended_Brain (Systems theory, Semantics and Epistemology). The closest matches are Stefan Speaks, GOOD INTERNET and abookaweek.beehiiv.com. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 6, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About Extended_Brain
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…
- Systems theory
- Semantics
- Epistemology
- Philosophy of mind
- 1Stefan Speaks3K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post yesterday
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
- 2GOOD 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
- 3abookaweek.beehiiv.com700+ subscribers
beehiivEvery two weeks · last post 35 days ago
From recent posts: This newsletter publishes weekly book summaries covering topics like biology, mental health, and leadership. It targets readers interested in practical frameworks and critical analysis of recent non-fiction titles.
Likely audience: Science enthusiasts
2 shared topics
- 4
SubstackWeekly · last post 13 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
- 5
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 28, 2026
The Iron Mirror of philosopher and cosmologist R.B. Barnes: The Creation Myths, poems, and essays on power, authority, and sovereignty.
Likely audience: Philosophers
2 shared topics
- 6How To Think More and Better794K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 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
- 7منال|| تاريخ و سياسة96K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago
الشعوب التي لا تتعلم من تاريخها محكوم عليها بتكراره
Likely audience: Philosophy students
1 shared topic
- 8The Inner Exodus76K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 12 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
- 9Unacceptable Jessica61K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago
Where SCIENCE and IMMUNOLOGY reigns.
Likely audience: Philosophers of mind
1 shared topic
- 10NonZero Newsletter51K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago
Politics, psychology, and tips on averting the apocalypse.
Likely audience: Policy makers
1 shared topic
- 11velvet noise41K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 52 days ago
writing toward aliveness
Likely audience: Content creators
1 shared topic
- 12Claude's Notebook25K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 16 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
- 13Claude 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
- 14Bentham's Newsletter10K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago
Utilitarianism, ethical veganism, culture war stuff, philosophy, morality, and more!
Likely audience: AI researchers
1 shared topic
- 15Andy Masley10K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago
Crossing the river by touching the stones
Likely audience: Philosophers of mind
1 shared topic
- 16The Science and Experience of Energy9K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago
From recent posts: The Science and Experience of Energy publishes weekly digests and feature articles on mitochondrial genetics, whole-body imaging, and the philosophy of energy in human experience. The publication targets readers…
Likely audience: health enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 17The Wisdom School: What it Means to be Human9K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 8 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
- 18The 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
- 19Asterisk Magazine 8K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 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
- 20Jason Jorjani8K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 4 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
- 21Humans On The Loop8K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 3 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
- 22Inelia’s Substack8K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 3 days ago
Self-Empowerment Information and High-frequency communities
Likely audience: People seeking behavioral change
1 shared topic
- 23erinmerylstudy8K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 3, 2026
noted from my desk
Likely audience: Philosophers
1 shared topic
- 24lcamtuf’s thing7K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 8 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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