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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.

Books Worth Reading | Substack

by Books Worth Reading

Will Wilder's Books Worth Reading guides busy professionals through great literature, history, and ideas to combat shallow thinking and monotonous living, fostering deep knowledge and unique perspectives.

Prof. Dennys Xavier | Substack

by Prof. Dennys Xavier

Prof. Dennys Xavier explora filosofia, política e cultura, conectando grandes pensadores. Fomenta pensamento crítico e transformação pessoal.

Brian’s Bullshit-Free Zone

by Brian Dunning

Brian Dunning, host of Skeptoid, dissects urban legends and misinformation, helping readers separate fact from 'bullshit' and make informed decisions.

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.

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.

Mini Philosophy

by Jonny Thomson

Jonny Thomson's Mini Philosophy simplifies complex philosophical ideas and everyday concepts, enriched by exclusive interviews with leading thinkers.

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.

Fiddler on the Proof | Zach Wissner-Gross | Substack

by Zach Wissner-Gross

Zach Wissner-Gross presents weekly mathematical puzzles and discussions, building on the legacy of The Riddler column at FiveThirtyEight.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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'.

Think Clearly Newsletter

by Mathias Jakobsen

From Mathias Jakobsen, Think Clearly Newsletter explores the meaning of writing, living through writing, and shared explorations.

Fraser Nelson's notebook | Substack

by Fraser Nelson

Fraser Nelson, a Times columnist, shares a personal notebook featuring his data library for scrutiny and unique beta journalism tools.

You Can Know Things | Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD | Substack

by Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD

Physician-scientist Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD, combines emergency medicine insights with science communication to dissect health rumors and rebuild trust in science.

Pariah--But The Truth, You Know, Ain't A Democracy

by Andrew Pessin

Political musings by Andrew Pessin, blending non-fiction and fiction to explore challenging truths.

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.

Homegrown Humans Newsletter

by Jamie Wheal

Jamie Wheal explores future trends, the global polycrisis, and human nature, blending academic insight with pop culture and gallows humor.

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.

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.

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.

Tangentially Speaking with Chris Ryan | Substack

by Chris Ryan

Chris Ryan, co-author of Sex at Dawn, hosts Tangentially Speaking, featuring candid rants and conversations with an eclectic mix of guests on human nature.

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.

Yascha Mounk | Substack

by Yascha Mounk

Yascha Mounk provides deep essays and interviews on liberal democracy's threats, tackling populism, polarization, and engaging world-leading thinkers on politics and culture.

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.

Spycraft 101

by Justin Black

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

Question Everything | Substack

by Question Everything

Patrick Ryan explores hidden systems, societal programming, and spiritual battles, guiding truth seekers to mental sovereignty and an ungovernable state.

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.

The Maverick Mapmaker | Jurgen Appelo | Substack

by Jurgen Appelo

Jurgen Appelo provides 'Solo Chiefs'—multidisciplinary leaders—with radical nuance on mastering AI agents, algorithmic management, and the future of work.

Keep Asking

by Kyle Aldous

Kyle Aldous's 'Keep Asking' newsletter provides weekly questions designed to help readers take control, strengthen relationships, and make better decisions.

No Solo Suerte | Rafa Sarandeses | Substack

by Rafa Sarandeses

Rafa Sarandeses, a 5x founder and performance expert, helps professionals master critical thinking, effectiveness, and career reinvention.

Figs in Winter: a Community of Reason

by Massimo Pigliucci

Scientist and philosopher Massimo Pigliucci explores philosophy as a way of life, drawing from ancient wisdom like Socrates and Buddha.

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.

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.

Interesting Daily Thoughts | George | Substack

by George

George delivers Interesting Daily Thoughts, a daily email with a maxim, reflection, or principle from history's greatest thinkers to sharpen your mind.

Bird's Eye View | Shelly Thorn | Substack

by Shelly Thorn

Bird's Eye View delivers neutral, evidence-based insights into suppressed subjects like corruption and hidden knowledge, empowering readers with verifiable sources.

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.

Philosophy Vault | Substack

by Philosophy Vault

Philosophy Vault unlocks big questions about human nature, morality, and happiness, offering practical, inspiring reflections for better daily living.

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.

Reasonable People

by Tom Stafford

Tom Stafford's Reasonable People delivers psychological science insights on rationality, reason, and persuasion.

Slow AI | Dr Sam Illingworth | Substack

by Dr Sam Illingworth

Dr. Sam Illingworth's Slow AI newsletter fosters critical AI literacy, teaching readers to discern when AI helps, when it harms, and how to preserve human judgment.

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.

The Naked Emperor’s Newsletter

by NE - Naked Emperor Newsletter

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

Blendr News

by Blendr News

Blendr News is an independent outlet that prioritizes logic over partisanship, seeking truth and reading between the lines to deliver unbiased news.

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.

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.

Jeffery Mead

by Jeffery Mead

Jeffery Mead fosters a community for individuals to connect over shared interests, offering opportunities to engage in discussions and support the publication.