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
About Derek’s Substack
My personal Substack
- philosophy of mind
- consciousness
- neural networks
- Integrated Information Theory
- 1Unacceptable Jessica61K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 24 days ago
Where SCIENCE and IMMUNOLOGY reigns.
Likely audience: Philosophers of mind
2 shared topics
- 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
- 3On Being with Krista Tippett268K subscribers
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
- 4منال|| تاريخ و سياسة96K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 24 days ago
الشعوب التي لا تتعلم من تاريخها محكوم عليها بتكراره
Likely audience: Philosophy students
1 shared topic
- 5The 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
- 6Michael Pollan54K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 18 days ago
News and Updates
Likely audience: Consciousness researchers
1 shared topic
- 7NonZero 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
- 8Awakened 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
- 9velvet noise41K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 55 days ago
writing toward aliveness
Likely audience: Content creators
1 shared topic
- 10AJW3477’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
- 11Sol Luckman Uncensored Updates & Uploads14K subscribers
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
- 12Claude 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
- 13Bentham'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
- 14Andy Masley10K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago
Crossing the river by touching the stones
Likely audience: Philosophers of mind
1 shared topic
- 15The Wisdom School: What it Means to be Human9K subscribers
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
- 16The 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[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
- 18Asterisk 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
- 19Jason 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
- 20Humans 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
- 21Inelia’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
- 22erinmerylstudy8K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 3, 2026
noted from my desk
Likely audience: Philosophers
1 shared topic
- 23Newsletter 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
- 24lcamtuf’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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