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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago

From recent posts: Bold Reasoning with Peter Singer publishes long-form essays on effective altruism, AI safety, and global development issues for an audience interested in philosophy and policy. The publication mixes analytical articles…

Likely audience: Philanthropists

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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

From recent posts: Positive Sum publishes long-form essays and policy analysis covering topics like effective altruism, AI safety, economic inequality, and public health. The publication targets readers interested in the intersection of…

Likely audience: AI safety researchers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 21 days ago

Covering the stories the mainstream buries. Deplatformed during COVID. Healthcare professional turned citizen journalist.

Likely audience: General news consumers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

From recent posts: User Mag publishes podcast episodes and articles focused on AI industry economics, safety, regulation, and corporate strategy for a tech-savvy audience. The publication mixes interviews with journalists and analysts…

Likely audience: AI researchers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

Report The Truth — Defend Freedom

Likely audience: Tech industry leaders

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: Off The Fence publishes a rotating mix of investigative journalism, cultural commentary, and feature stories on British and international topics including politics, art, nightlife, and media history. The publication…

Likely audience: cultural critics

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 12 days ago

A newsletter about New York and the incredible people in it curated by The David Prize.

Likely audience: New York City residents

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: The Healthiest Goldfish publishes essays on public health metrics, research funding biases, and the political dimensions of data-driven policy. The publication targets readers interested in the philosophy of science and…

Likely audience: Public health professionals

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: Democracy Notes publishes weekly updates on philanthropy grants, foundation strategies, and civic sector job openings for professionals in the democracy and non-profit space. The publication also features occasional…

Likely audience: Philanthropy professionals

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Substacklast post Aug 5, 2026

Insights into how to best help the world's factory farmed animals.

Likely audience: animal welfare advocates

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SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago

Crossing the river by touching the stones

Likely audience: Philosophers of mind

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SubstackWeekly · last post 16 days ago

From recent posts: Philanthropy 451 by Saving Giving publishes weekly fundraising tips and strategy articles for nonprofit professionals, focusing on donor relations, AI ethics, and organizational overhead. The publication consistently…

Likely audience: Nonprofit executives

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 37 days ago

From recent posts: Good Thoughts publishes philosophy essays and pre-print book reviews focused on metaethics, effective altruism, and AI safety. The publication mixes analytical critiques of moral frameworks with reviews of speculative…

Likely audience: Policy analysts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 18 days ago

From recent posts: Benjamin Todd's newsletter publishes essays on AI safety, career strategy, and evidence-based self-improvement. It targets readers interested in effective altruism, global impact, and the intersection of technology with…

Likely audience: AI safety researchers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 22 days ago

From recent posts: The Believe! Journal publishes essays on American history, founding principles, and civic leadership, often connecting historical documents and figures to contemporary issues like healthcare, immigration, and nonprofit…

Likely audience: History enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago

From recent posts: Dark Markets publishes investigative essays and critiques focused on the intersection of AI safety, Effective Altruism, and financial markets. The publication targets readers interested in the ideological and economic…

Likely audience: Effective Altruism practitioners

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 9 days ago

From recent posts: UPDATE YOU! publishes long-form essays on AI safety, longevity research, and travel infrastructure, primarily targeting an audience interested in high-level technology and demographic trends. The publication mixes…

Likely audience: Policy makers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: This publication covers Royal family news, celebrity culture, and UK government policy, specifically focusing on Prince Harry's security funding, social exclusion, and business ventures. The content is primarily…

Likely audience: Royal family fans

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

From recent posts: The Butterfly Effect publishes essays on the philosophy of giving, fundraising ethics, and the tension between data-driven metrics and genuine human connection. The content targets professionals and thinkers in the…

Likely audience: Organizational leaders

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

From recent posts: Sundman figures it out! publishes weekly essays by John Sundman covering effective altruism, disability rights, local Martha's Vineyard history, and pop culture criticism. The publication mixes long-form…

Likely audience: philosophers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 37 days ago

From recent posts: This publication aggregates data-driven insights, funding announcements, and policy analysis from global development, philanthropy, and technology sectors for professionals and researchers in international aid and…

Likely audience: Global health researchers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 36 days ago

Conversations on the big topics in development.

Likely audience: Development economists

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 6 days ago

Likely audience: Rationalists and effective altruists

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

P(A|B) = [P(A)*P(B|A)]/P(B), all the rest is commentary.

Likely audience: AI researchers

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