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Machine Poet writes sharp, unsettling satire about our relationship with technology, algorithms, and the strange world we’re quietly building around ourselves. It reads like the machines finally decided to speak up, equal parts clever, eerie, and uncomfortably honest. If you enjoy writing that makes you laugh, wince, and think at the same time, this is a fascinating voice worth following.
Hush Halo is a haunting blend of dystopian fantasy and poetry that explores the uneasy beauty of a near-future shaped by technology. Many pieces include immersive audio soundscapes where the poems are spoken over music or percussion, creating a layered, atmospheric experience the author has even carried into a recently published book. If you enjoy thoughtful, slightly melancholic speculative worlds the way I do, this is a wonderfully unique corner of Substack to spend some time in.
Franky Dyson writes like someone tending a campfire at the edge of the universe. Her work blends humor, spirituality without dogma, and beautifully chaotic reflections that manage to be both deeply thoughtful and wonderfully alive. If you enjoy writing that makes you feel seen, laugh a little, and remember there’s still meaning hiding in the everyday, Franky is a voice I’m always happy to recommend.
My Three Cents is beautifully blunt writing that wanders across everyday life, belief systems, and the strange contradictions we all carry around. The essays are honest, thoughtful, and often a little disarming in the best way. It’s one of those publications that regularly makes me pause and reconsider what I thought I believed, which is exactly the kind of writing I enjoy keeping in my inbox.
Öðr’s Substack is a place for deep, imaginative storytelling filled with layers of meaning waiting to be uncovered. The writing feels almost mythic at times, weaving reflection, symbolism, and narrative into pieces that linger long after you finish reading. If you enjoy stories that invite you to look beneath the surface and discover something new each time, this is a wonderful publication to explore.
Dead Serious Half Joking is another wonderfully unique corner of Substack. Chris writes from the tension between belief systems, lived experience, and the messy contradictions of being human, exploring philosophy with curiosity, honesty, and a bit of sharp humor. If you enjoy writers who question everything, refuse easy answers, and still manage to laugh along the way, this is a publication I genuinely enjoy following.
Otherspect is a thoughtful space where writing, music, and storytelling come together to explore the many perspectives that shape our shared world. Gaines Post blends prose, reflection, and improvised music in a way that feels both creative and conversational. If you enjoy wandering through ideas, stories, and the occasional musical detour with an open-minded guide, this is a warm and welcoming place to do it. Listen for the birds.
There’s an underground layer to the internet. Smaller creators doing thoughtful, strange, high quality work that doesn’t fit the optimization network that is social media today.
The Seeker’s Scoop is a thoughtful space where philosophy, creativity, and honest self-inquiry intersect. The writing explores big questions about consciousness, purpose, and the ideas shaping our lives, all while experimenting with art and the evolving possibilities of social media. I appreciate publications that aren’t afraid to wrestle with ideas in public, and this one does that with curiosity and refreshing honesty.
You Know, Cannot Name It is a thoughtful and deeply curious publication that explores how we think, perceive, and make meaning in a complicated world. The writing takes its time, looking at ideas from multiple angles and following patterns that simpler explanations often miss. If you enjoy careful, reflective work that invites you to slow down and really think about how things connect, this is a fascinating publication to spend time with.
