Free Books, First. alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Free Books, First. (Speculative Fiction, Women's Fiction and AI Ethics). The closest matches are absolutelyagentic.beehiiv.com, Prof G Media and all the cool girls read. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 14, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About Free Books, First.
- Speculative Fiction
- Women's Fiction
- AI Ethics
- Near-Future Sci-Fi
- 1absolutelyagentic.beehiiv.com1M+ subscribers
beehiivWeekly · last post today
From recent posts: This publication covers AI safety, governance, and frontier model capabilities through technical analysis, expert interviews, and industry news. It targets readers interested in the strategic and existential risks of…
Likely audience: AI safety researchers
1 shared topic
- 2Prof G Media424K subscribers
SubstackDaily · last post yesterday
From recent posts: Prof G Media publishes weekly interviews and analysis on business, geopolitics, and finance, featuring experts like Liaquat Ahamed and Scott Galloway on topics ranging from AI infrastructure and space competition to US…
Likely audience: Political analysts
1 shared topic
- 3all the cool girls read186K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago
Hi Girl, my name is Julie and I yap a lot about Literature and media
Likely audience: Pop culture enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 4[ Center for Humane Technology ]181K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post yesterday
From recent posts: Center for Humane Technology publishes weekly episodes focused on AI safety, governance, and human well-being, featuring interviews with industry leaders, researchers, and religious figures alongside original research…
Likely audience: AI researchers
1 shared topic
- 5Exponential View166K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday
AI analysis worth reading
Likely audience: AI researchers
1 shared topic
- 6UX Collective134K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago
We believe designers are thinkers as much as they are makers. So we created the design publication we have always wanted to read.
Likely audience: Product managers
1 shared topic
- 7Truth Matters103K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday
I’m Martin McSweeney. A UK based political commentator and content creator dedicated to the preservation of democracy and social justice.
Likely audience: political commentators
1 shared topic
- 8The Sublime Newsletter100K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago
From recent posts: The Sublime Newsletter publishes a recurring interview series on Humanmaxxing featuring creators discussing AI's impact on culture, creativity, and discourse, alongside occasional articles on digital archiving, cold…
Likely audience: AI enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 9Wisdom 2.0 96K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 2 days ago
Exploring mindfulness, wisdom, and compassion in the digital age.
Likely audience: Philosophers and ethicists
1 shared topic
- 10منال|| تاريخ و سياسة96K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 30 days ago
الشعوب التي لا تتعلم من تاريخها محكوم عليها بتكراره
Likely audience: Philosophy students
1 shared topic
- 11The Inner Exodus76K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 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
- 12Caitlin’s Newsletter75K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago
From recent posts: Caitlin's Newsletter publishes critical opinion pieces and essays on tech plutocracy, AI ethics, surveillance capitalism, and geopolitical conflicts, targeting readers interested in systemic critique and political…
Likely audience: Political commentators
1 shared topic
- 13Horizon AI75K+ subscribers
beehiivDaily · last post yesterday
Join 75,000+ readers learning from a Data and AI leader in 3-minute briefings on everything you need to know about AI and tech.
Likely audience: Product managers
1 shared topic
- 14OmaxBooksClub75K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 4 days ago
OmaxBooks est un pont culturel entre la littérature afro-américaine et 300 millions de lecteurs francophones à travers le monde. Sur ce Substack, nous explorons les coulisses de l’édition internationale, la traduction…
Likely audience: Hip-hop enthusiasts
1 shared topic
- 15The Intrinsic Perspective73K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post yesterday
Natural philosophy, belles-lettres, polemics.
Likely audience: Parents concerned about AI exposure
1 shared topic
- 16Unacceptable Jessica61K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post yesterday
Where SCIENCE and IMMUNOLOGY reigns.
Likely audience: Philosophers of mind
1 shared topic
- 17Internal Tech Emails60K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 19 days ago
Internal tech industry emails that surface in public records.🔍
Likely audience: Investors
1 shared topic
- 18The Dossier56K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago
Report The Truth — Defend Freedom
Likely audience: Tech industry leaders
1 shared topic
- 19Techno Sapiens52K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago
Psychologist and professor Jacqueline Nesi shares the latest research on technology and the people who use it, plus practical tips for living and parenting in the digital age.
Likely audience: AI researchers
1 shared topic
- 20NonZero Newsletter51K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post today
Politics, psychology, and tips on averting the apocalypse.
Likely audience: AI researchers
1 shared topic
- 21Future of Life Institute Newsletter50K+ subscribers
beehiivMonthly or less · last post 8 days ago
The Future of Life Institute is a US-based non-profit focused on steering transformative technology towards benefitting life and away from extreme large-scale risks.
Likely audience: AI safety advocates
1 shared topic
- 22Easy Ambition49K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 24, 2026
From recent posts: Easy Ambition publishes personal productivity essays, book marketing case studies, and promotional content for the author's podcast and livestreams. The publication focuses on goal setting and cross-cultural…
Likely audience: Entrepreneurs seeking productivity hacks
1 shared topic
- 23Jen Hamilton48K subscribers
Substacklast post May 18, 2026
From recent posts: Jen Hamilton publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, industry analysis, and professional advice from the perspective of a nurse turned author. The content covers her transition from a charge nurse to a NYT…
Likely audience: Aspiring authors
1 shared topic
- 24Blood in the Machine44K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago
From recent posts: Blood in the Machine publishes critical essays, investigative reports, and curated lists examining the intersection of technology, labor rights, and anti-surveillance activism. The publication targets readers interested…
Likely audience: AI researchers
1 shared topic
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