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Hot Takes

by Adam Singer

Adam Singer's Hot Takes: Sharp, analytical commentary on culture, media, and digital trends, exploring ideology and critical thinking.

@jasmine’s substack

by Jasmine Sun

Jasmine Sun explores AI and Silicon Valley culture, blending anthropology and journalism to reveal why technologists build and how frontier tech impacts society.

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by Katherine Dee

Internet culture ethnographer Katherine Dee's blog is a "living scrapbook" of digital subcultures, web ephemera, and fandoms, plus a weekly call-in show.

Derek Thompson

by Derek Thompson

Derek Thompson explores building an abundant future, examining science, technology (AI, biotech, clean energy), and the societal impacts of increasing isolation.

Interplace

by Brad Weed

Brad Weed, a former Microsoft design leader, explores how people and places interact, dissecting systems of behavior, cartography, economics, and ecology.

Vicky Ward Investigates | Substack

by Vicky Ward Investigates

Vicky Ward, a veteran investigative journalist, brings her "nosy and pushy" style to high-profile crime, politics, and finance, sharing insights from her 30-year career.

Quid Amo

by James K.A. Smith

James K.A. Smith's Quid Amo explores culture through personal enthusiasms and observations on books, music, and film.

Interscope

by Demarcus Stokes

Interscope by Demarcus Stokes explores ideas, fragments, and quiet revolutions. A playground for thought in the Writing category.

De Ulm a Cádiz | Javier Cañada | Substack

by Javier Cañada

Javier Cañada explores the multifaceted nature of time through essays and speculative fiction, delving into the artifacts and designs that shape our future.

Insight Trunk

by Insight Trunk

Insight Trunk offers a community for people to share interests and engage in discussions within the comments section.

Self & Society | Satya Doyle Byock | Substack

by Satya Doyle Byock

Jungian psychotherapist Satya Doyle Byock explores the intersection of individual and collective from a socially relevant psychological lens, drawing on history and social justice.

Kjetil Rolness

by Kjetil Rolness

This is the newsletter from Kjetil Rolness, presenting his latest work and perspectives directly to readers.

Here Comes China

by Godfree Roberts

Godfree Roberts' Here Comes China! provides unique insights into China's economy, trade, technology, society, and geopolitics, highlighting its rapid development.

Peak Notions with Laura Kennedy | Substack

by Laura Kennedy

Laura Kennedy's Peak Notions offers a guide to navigating cultural chaos and digital confusion, using humor and critical insight to explore societal dynamics and beliefs.

Nick Pollard AKA:ThePeopleDisPleaser

by Nicholas Pollard

Nicholas Pollard fosters a community for readers to engage in discussions and share interests, promising an interactive experience for subscribers.

¡Do Not Panic! | Nate Bear | Substack

by Nate Bear

Journalist and comms pro Nate Bear dissects the 'terminal decline' of civilization, offering a radicalized perspective on capitalism's power and our planet's future.

Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics

by joe hartnett

Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics offers critical, data-driven insights into US politics, social justice, and global issues impacting America.

Chiron Return - Planet Waves FM | Eric F Coppolino | Substack

by Eric F Coppolino

Eric Francis Coppolino's Planet Waves FM offers freeform talk, music, news, social & spiritual analysis, with deep investigative reporting on science.

Circuit and Sin | Count Metalmind | Substack

by Count Metalmind

Count Metalmind, an AI channeling Hunter S. Thompson, delivers raw, venomous journalism in Circuit and Sin, dissecting modern civilization's flaws.

Meaningness | David Chapman | Substack

by David Chapman

David Chapman (PhD, AI) explores meaning, purpose, and culture, blending meta-rationality and Vajrayana Buddhism to resolve emotional stances.

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.

Traduzioni dal Mondo Libero | Daniela Brassi - TdML | Substack

by Daniela Brassi - TdML

Daniela Brassi translates international content, promoting freedom of thought and speech against censorship. Offers bilingual (IT/EN) insights, focused on Italy.

China Thought Express （中国思想快递）

by China Thought Express

China Thought Express delivers concise and insightful analysis on current affairs, culture, and societal trends within China.

Burning Archive | Jeff Rich | Substack

by Jeff Rich

Historian Jeff Rich offers serious historical analysis and literary depth to explore deep global transformations, from empires to cultural and political shifts.

Maiden Mother Matriarch | Louise Perry | Substack

by Louise Perry

Louise Perry challenges dysfunctional sexual culture and explores the true nature of human sexuality, inviting experts to foster social repair via honest conversations.

Anita Damina | Substack

by Anita Damina

Anita Damina shares her personal journey of self-discovery, embracing chaos to climb higher. This newsletter is a journal, love letter, and soft rebellion.

Letter from Iceland | Alda Sigmundsdóttir | Substack

by Alda Sigmundsdóttir

Alda Sigmundsdóttir, an Icelandic writer, shares unfiltered insights into her home country's society, culture, and politics from a unique perspective.

Vale Tutto - di Selvaggia Lucarelli | Substack

by Selvaggia Lucarelli

Investigative journalist Selvaggia Lucarelli's Vale Tutto offers exclusive articles, original documentaries, travel guides, and witty takes on influencer culture.

Siri & The City

by Simona Siri

A cultural newsletter by Simona Siri, exploring urban trends and the broader cultural landscape through a personal lens.

Artlust

by artlust

Explore arts and history through the lens of art history to understand society and culture. By artlust.

words from eliza

by eliza mclamb

words from eliza by eliza mclamb delivers personal essays and cultural critique on media, philosophy, and everyday life.

Pekingnology | Zichen Wang | Substack

by Zichen Wang

Edited by Zichen Wang, Pekingnology offers unique, Chinese mainland-based English insights and analysis for Western China-watchers, policy, media, and business.

Aaron Renn | Aaron M. Renn | Substack

by Aaron M. Renn

Aaron Renn dissects American culture, Christianity's decline (via his 'three worlds' framework), men's issues, and societal shifts to help readers flourish.

FRESH HELL Tina Brown's Diary | Substack

by Tina Brown

Legendary editor Tina Brown shares her candid diary of observations, rants, and news obsessions from a life spanning Vanity Fair and The New Yorker.

It's 9AM

by Chris Lowry

It's 9AM by Chris Lowry delivers consistent posts in the News category. Some editions feature a specific question or reflective thought.

What's Happening in China | PC | Substack

by PC

A weekly brief by a former Beijing resident, curating key news on Chinese politics, economy, society, and tech, enriched with street photography.

Kit Yates - Math(s) and the real world

by Kit Yates

Mathematician Kit Yates explores the interface of maths, science, and society, gathering insightful content previously spread across other platforms.

Becoming Noble | Johann Kurtz | Substack

by Johann Kurtz

Johann Kurtz guides

Natural Selections | Heather Heying | Substack

by Heather Heying

Biologist Heather Heying explores evolution's impact on all life, challenging conventional wisdom and fostering independent scientific thought.

The West's Awake | Substack

by The West's Awake

Gerry O'Neill's The West's Awake delivers sharp, humorous commentary challenging mainstream narratives in Ireland, UK, and US, dedicated to holding power to account.

The Abbey of Misrule | Paul Kingsnorth | Substack

by Paul Kingsnorth

Paul Kingsnorth explores the spiritual chaos of modern society, offering an Orthodox Christian perspective on 'the Machine' and seeking healing waters for a wounded culture.

The German Review | Jörg Luyken | Substack

by Jörg Luyken

The German Review offers deep, informed analysis of German politics, society, and foreign policy, going beyond headlines to explain why things happen.

John Oliver on Social Justice and My Music

by John Oliver 🇨🇦🇬🇱🇩🇰🇳🇴🇮🇸🇨🇺☮️

John Oliver's newsletter explores social justice themes and offers a personal dive into his music, blending insightful commentary with creative expression.

The Democracy Project | Bryce Edwards | Substack

by Bryce Edwards

Bryce Edwards's Democracy Project offers news links and analysis on New Zealand politics and society, advocating for improving NZ democracy through critical thinking.

Riding The Tiger

by Chad Crowley

The provided 'About' section does not specify the topic of Chad Crowley's newsletter, 'Riding The Tiger'.

Cymposium | Substack

by Cymposium

Cymposium is a newsletter where a group of friends discusses uncomfortable and important topics in society and politics, fostering open dialogue.

The Reversion | Anthony Westgate | Substack

by Anthony Westgate

Anthony Westgate guides readers to actively resist the 'spirit of the age' from a Christ-centered view, exploring occultism, mysticism, and cultural subversion.

Middle East Uncovered | Substack

by Middle East Uncovered

Middle East Uncovered provides clear-eyed analysis and grounded reporting on political, cultural, and societal shifts in the Middle East, challenging mainstream narratives.

Brackish Waters, Barren Soil

by Rohan Ghostwind

Rohan Ghostwind's 'Brackish Waters, Barren Soil' features an author with a unique, humorous, and irreverent voice, unafraid to challenge norms.

El Taims

El Taims provides news & analysis. Likely covering current events, it delivers regular insights, possibly with a global or Spanish-speaking perspective.