Friends with Smiley alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Friends with Smiley (Human connection, AI ethics and Thought leadership). The closest matches are Try This At Home, The Trend Report™ and absolutelyagentic.beehiiv.com. 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
    Try This At Home26K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: Try This At Home publishes essays on AI ethics, mindfulness, feminism, and education policy alongside occasional interviews and lifestyle tributes. The publication targets readers interested in human connection, mental…

    Likely audience: Psychology and sociology researchers

    2 shared topics

  2. 2
    The Trend Report™20K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: The Trend Report™ publishes a mixed-format newsletter covering cultural criticism, business analysis, and current events. Content ranges from 2027 wedding trends and analogue technology to medical topics like male…

    Likely audience: tech enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

  3. 3

    beehiivWeekly · last post 5 days ago

    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

  4. 4
    Prof G Media424K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post 9 days ago

    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

  5. 5

    SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

    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

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago

    From recent posts: Everything Happens with Kate Bowler publishes a rotating mix of personal essays, cultural commentary, and curated recommendations focused on faith, technology, and human connection. The content targets readers…

    Likely audience: sociologists

    1 shared topic

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    Exponential View166K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    AI analysis worth reading

    Likely audience: AI researchers

    1 shared topic

  8. 8
    UX Collective134K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 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

  9. 9
    The Flow by Flocus125K+ subscribers

    beehiivWeekly · last post 3 days ago

    From recent posts: The Flow by Flocus publishes productivity trends, mental wellness, and lifestyle optimization advice in the form of articles and sponsored segments. It targets readers seeking practical steps to reduce daily friction…

    Likely audience: productivity enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

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    Truth Matters103K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago

    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

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    The Sublime Newsletter100K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 11 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

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    Hot Girls Save Money96K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

    Your weekly guide to getting your finances in order without giving up the things you love. Practical strategies, mindset shifts, and real talk to help you spend smarter, save more, and feel in control of your money.

    Likely audience: freelancers

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 28 days ago

    الشعوب التي لا تتعلم من تاريخها محكوم عليها بتكراره

    Likely audience: Philosophy students

    1 shared topic

  14. 14
    Wisdom 2.0 96K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 13 days ago

    Exploring mindfulness, wisdom, and compassion in the digital age.

    Likely audience: Philosophers and ethicists

    1 shared topic

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    The Inner Exodus76K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 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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    Caitlin’s Newsletter75K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post 10 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

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    Horizon 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

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    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 41 days ago

    Natural philosophy, belles-lettres, polemics.

    Likely audience: Parents concerned about AI exposure

    1 shared topic

  19. 19
    Unacceptable Jessica61K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 28 days ago

    Where SCIENCE and IMMUNOLOGY reigns.

    Likely audience: Philosophers of mind

    1 shared topic

  20. 20
    Internal Tech Emails60K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 17 days ago

    Internal tech industry emails that surface in public records.🔍

    Likely audience: Investors

    1 shared topic

  21. 21
    The Dossier56K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

    Report The Truth — Defend Freedom

    Likely audience: Tech industry leaders

    1 shared topic

  22. 22
    Techno Sapiens52K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 9 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

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    The vvd Post52K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago

    For worldbuilders and storytellers of fiction

    Likely audience: tabletop role-playing game players

    1 shared topic

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    NonZero Newsletter51K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

    Politics, psychology, and tips on averting the apocalypse.

    Likely audience: AI researchers

    1 shared topic

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