Derek’s Substack alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Derek’s Substack (philosophy of mind, consciousness and neural networks). The closest matches are Unacceptable Jessica, Reid Blackman and On Being with Krista Tippett. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 8, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

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  1. 1
    Unacceptable Jessica61K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 24 days ago

    Where SCIENCE and IMMUNOLOGY reigns.

    Likely audience: Philosophers of mind

    2 shared topics

  2. 2

    SubstackWeekly · last post 2 days ago

    From recent posts: Reid Blackman hosts a podcast and publishes articles focusing on AI ethics, safety, governance, and human-AI interaction. The content alternates between interview episodes with experts and standalone articles analyzing…

    Likely audience: AI researchers

    2 shared topics

  3. 3

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 7 days ago

    A monthly Saturday morning companion, with heads-up on new episodes, special offerings, event invitations, recommendations, and reflections from Krista all year round.

    Likely audience: Philosophy enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

  4. 4

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 24 days ago

    الشعوب التي لا تتعلم من تاريخها محكوم عليها بتكراره

    Likely audience: Philosophy students

    1 shared topic

  5. 5
    The Inner Exodus76K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 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

  6. 6
    Michael Pollan54K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 18 days ago

    News and Updates

    Likely audience: Consciousness researchers

    1 shared topic

  7. 7
    NonZero Newsletter51K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 8 days ago

    Politics, psychology, and tips on averting the apocalypse.

    Likely audience: Policy makers

    1 shared topic

  8. 8
    Awakened Magazine46K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: Awakened Magazine publishes interviews with mediums, channelers, and spiritual practitioners alongside promotional content for its expos, podcast, and community channels. The publication targets readers interested in…

    Likely audience: Spiritual seekers

    1 shared topic

  9. 9
    velvet noise41K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 55 days ago

    writing toward aliveness

    Likely audience: Content creators

    1 shared topic

  10. 10
    AJW3477’s Substack16K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: AJW3477's Substack publishes a rotating mix of essays on consciousness, neurodevelopmental disorders, trauma recovery, parenting philosophy, and conspiracy theories. The content targets readers interested in the…

    Likely audience: Mental health advocates

    1 shared topic

  11. 11

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 5 days ago

    From recent posts: Sol Luckman Uncensored Updates & Uploads publishes serialized fiction, audiobooks, and self-help articles focused on manifestation, lucid dreaming, and cult psychology. The publication serves as a marketing funnel for…

    Likely audience: Spiritual seekers

    1 shared topic

  12. 12
    Claude 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

  13. 13
    Bentham's Newsletter10K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

    Utilitarianism, ethical veganism, culture war stuff, philosophy, morality, and more!

    Likely audience: AI researchers

    1 shared topic

  14. 14
    Andy Masley10K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    Crossing the river by touching the stones

    Likely audience: Philosophers of mind

    1 shared topic

  15. 15

    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 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

  16. 16
    The 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

  17. 17
    [SIC] 8K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

    From recent posts: [SIC] publishes a weekly digest blending cultural commentary, technology trends, and industry updates for an audience interested in art, AI, and media startups. The publication mixes long-form interviews with curated…

    Likely audience: cultural critics

    1 shared topic

  18. 18
    Asterisk Magazine 8K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 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

  19. 19
    Jason Jorjani8K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 6 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

  20. 20
    Humans On The Loop8K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 5 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

  21. 21
    Inelia’s Substack8K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 5 days ago

    Self-Empowerment Information and High-frequency communities

    Likely audience: People seeking behavioral change

    1 shared topic

  22. 22
    erinmerylstudy8K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 3, 2026

    noted from my desk

    Likely audience: Philosophers

    1 shared topic

  23. 23
    Newsletter do Thauã8K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 37 days ago

    Metafísica que cabe no seu dia e um negócio que cabe numa pessoa só, com IA. thauamorlin.com

    Likely audience: Self-improvement enthusiasts

    1 shared topic

  24. 24
    lcamtuf’s thing7K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 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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