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Dan Davies - "Back of Mind"

by Dan Davies

Dan Davies's "Back of Mind" offers concise principles on economic and political reality, drawing from cybernetics to subtly reframe understanding of systems.

The Jolly Contrarian

by The Jolly Contrarian

Deep dives into legal, financial, and ethical complexities from The Jolly Contrarian. Expect unique perspectives on current events.

Blast - Quotidiano di diritto economia fisco e tecnologia | Substack

by Blast

Blast delivers daily, innovative, critical analysis and deep insights on law, economics, tax, and technology, fostering critical thinking.

How To Think More and Better | William B. Irvine | Substack

by William B. Irvine

William B. Irvine guides readers to enhance their thinking, critical abilities, and decision-making by exploring the intellectual landscape and overcoming cognitive biases.

Philosophy for the People w/Ben Burgis | Substack

by Ben Burgis

Ben Burgis delivers weekly essays on philosophy, a departure from his usual political writing, sharing his long-held passion for the subject.

Think Stack 101 | Vinoth George C | Substack

by Vinoth George C

Think Stack 101 offers a daily dose of surprising facts, busted myths, and big ideas in simple language. Explores thinking, tech, and learning for curious minds.

Misguided: The Newsletter

by Matthew Facciani

Matthew Facciani's Misguided newsletter delivers articles and podcasts on misinformation, science communication, and media literacy, fostering a curious community.

Sapienciología | Sergio Parra | Substack

by Sergio Parra

Sergio Parra's "Sapienciología" is an inquisitive, concentrated newsletter from his Baker Cafe YouTube, exploring diverse topics from unique, heterodox perspectives.

AJW3477’s Substack

by Illuminate The Illusion

Illuminate The Illusion fosters a community where readers can engage with shared interests and participate in discussions within the comments section.

White Whale Cafe | Eugenio Radin | Substack

by Eugenio Radin

Eugenio Radin's White Whale Cafe uses philosophy and logic to discuss culture and current events, helping readers discern good arguments.

Singal-Minded | Jesse Singal | Substack

by Jesse Singal

Journalist Jesse Singal's Singal-Minded newsletter explores the clashes between science and social justice advocacy, striving for common ground.

The Noösphere | Katie Jagielnicka | Substack

by Katie Jagielnicka

Katie Jagielnicka challenges dominant narratives around human nature and inequality, particularly gender and economic, grounding conversations in evidence.

StayCurious Metabolism | Nick Norwitz MD PhD | Substack

by Nick Norwitz MD PhD

Nick Norwitz MD PhD (Harvard MD, Oxford PhD) delivers engaging, nuanced science and deep dives into cutting-edge metabolism and nutrition research.

Lebe gelassen | Substack

by Lebe gelassen

Lebe gelassen analyzes political and media communication to dispel fear. It provides philosophical insights for cultivating serenity and individual agency.

Hidden Brain

by Shankar Vedantam

Shankar Vedantam's Hidden Brain looks at the world with new eyes, revealing insights into human behavior and society that are often hidden in plain sight.

Science Is Not The Answer

by William M Briggs

Author William M Briggs delivers a dose of humorous skepticism, challenging common assumptions about sex, community, and what constitutes 'randomness'.

Honos | Máximo Gavete | Substack

by Máximo Gavete

Máximo Gavete explores design, philosophy, and culture, blending the everyday with the philosophical. He offers weekly reflections, readings, and tools.

Spycraft 101

by Justin Black

Justin Black's Spycraft 101 unravels the world of espionage and intelligence, covering historical tradecraft and modern spy techniques.

Cremieux Recueil

by Cremieux

Cremieux Recueil offers exclusive posts, often esoteric and compelling, but its specific subject matter is not detailed in the provided text.

Big Think | Substack

by Big Think

Big Think delivers expert knowledge and big ideas through interviews, videos, and articles, sharpening thinking across business, science, philosophy, and society.

Sesgo de Confirmación | Ramon Nogueras | Substack

by Ramon Nogueras

Ramon Nogueras, a behavioral psychologist and author, offers evidence-based insights into human behavior and psychology research, challenging common misconceptions.

Logging the World

by Oliver Johnson

Oliver Johnson's 'Logging the World' delivers all posts free, directly to your inbox, ensuring access despite external platform link changes.

The Naked Emperor’s Newsletter

by NE - Naked Emperor Newsletter

The Naked Emperor’s Newsletter by NE - Naked Emperor Newsletter offers critical political commentary.

TheGreySwan

by TheGreySwan

TheGreySwan challenges conventional wisdom by exploring the subjective nature of facts, offering unique frameworks to help readers parse the world.

Rebel Book Club | Substack

by Rebel Book Club

Rebel Book Club delivers a fortnightly newsletter inviting readers into conversations sparked by non-fiction books, featuring monthly themes and expert interviews.

Okay Then News | Raphael Lataster (BPharm, PhD) | Substack

by Raphael Lataster (BPharm, PhD)

Okay Then News is a contrarian news aggregator by Raph, providing sourced facts across politics, health, and science, without commentary.

Freedom to Offend

by Freedom To Offend

An adjunct professor provides critical analysis on complex social issues. Features personal essays exploring social media tribalism and cancel culture.

DYING BREED | Brett McKay | Substack

by Brett McKay

Dying Breed offers deep dives and thoughtful reflections on historical figures, forgotten virtues, and timeless wisdom for readers seeking depth over trends.

Stella O'Malley | Substack

by Stella O'Malley

Stella O'Malley, a psychotherapist and author, offers insights on gender identity, informed by her personal journey and clinical work, supporting parents navigating children's gender distress.

Sjamadriaan | Adriaan ter Braack | Substack

by Adriaan ter Braack

Wetenschapsjournalist Adriaan ter Braack (Sjamadriaan) ontmaskert met humor en kritiek online pseudowetenschap, weerlegt gezondheidsmythes en analyseert desinformatie.

Reality Check

by Getting Better Foundation

Reality Check, from the Getting Better Foundation, offers weekly evidence-based updates on global progress, cutting through noise and spin.

Notes from the Underground with David Aaronovitch | Substack

by David Aaronovitch

David Aaronovitch's Notes from the Underground helps readers debunk bogus claims, prebunk conspiracists, and sift myths, informed by his extensive media career.

Critically Thinking About Select Societal Issues | John Droz | Substack

by John Droz

Retired physicist John Droz uses "real Science" to dissect societal issues, from climate and COVID to elections, challenging politically-driven narratives.

Thing of Things

by Ozy Brennan

Ozy Brennan explores effective altruism, how to think and relate better, discourse norms, and H. P. Lovecraft, aiming to help readers do good and think clearly.

Clear Thinker

by Kaizen Asiedu

Explore nuanced political perspectives with Clear Thinker by Kaizen Asiedu. Cut through media bias from an Emmy-winning author.

Shaun Higgins

by The Meta-Rational Think Tank

Shaun Higgins's newsletter fosters a community for readers to connect, share interests, and participate in discussions within the comments section.

Olhar Criativo | Franco Antonio | Substack

by Franco Antonio

Franco Antonio's Olhar Criativo delivers a weekly curation of content and exercises to foster creativity and develop a curious outlook on the world.

Astral Codex Ten | Scott Alexander | Substack

by Scott Alexander

Scott Alexander's blog, Astral Codex Ten, explores "ṛta" – the intersection of truth, rationality, and harmony – across science, AI, economics, and ethics.

The Philosopher's Substack | Substack

by The Philosopher

Weekly philosophical insights and event updates from The Philosopher, UK's longest-running philosophy magazine, featuring its team and guest writers.

UX Collective 🇧🇷 | Frota | Substack

by Frota

A weekly newsletter by Rafael Frota, editor of UX Collective 🇧🇷, helping designers think critically about their work and the industry.

Small Bites

by SmallBites

Small Bites offers sharp, digestible insights for curious minds. This one-person newsletter cuts through the noise, providing immediate, valuable information.

Really American

by Really American

Really American fosters a community where readers can engage in discussions and support the publication through subscriptions.

Sam Harris | Substack

by Sam Harris

Sam Harris explores controversial issues in politics, religion, science, and philosophy, fostering an audience that values open inquiry over dogma.

Classical Ideals | Megha Lillywhite | Substack

by Megha Lillywhite

Megha Lillywhite guides readers through classical literature, art, and philosophy to counter modern education, fostering auto-didacticism and character development.

The Bulletin 411: A Take on Culture and Education

by The Educator's Room

The Bulletin 411 offers a unique perspective on education and culture from its Black woman founder, providing insights you won't find elsewhere.

The One Percent Rule | Substack

by The One Percent Rule

Colin Lewis, an AI research scientist, explores critical thinking, techno-optimism, and AI's societal impact, sparking deep thought on human potential.

Popular Rationalism

by James Lyons-Weiler, PhD

James Lyons-Weiler, PhD, provides critical interpretation of public health policies and scientific studies, empowering readers to form their own informed conclusions.

MD REPORTS | Substack

by Maryanne Demasi, PhD

Maryanne Demasi, PhD, delivers independent journalism, scrutinizing medical advice and holding public health authorities accountable, free from Big Pharma.

Dr. Andrea Love | ImmunoLogic | Substack

by Dr. Andrea Love

ImmunoLogic, by biomedical scientist Dr. Andrea Love, delivers evidence-based science education, debunking misinformation on health, wellness, and more.

Sey Everything | Jennifer Sey | Substack

by Jennifer Sey

Former Levi's Global Brand President Jennifer Sey dissects 'woke capitalism,' politics, and media, fostering open debate for truth-seekers and challenging mainstream narratives.