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Dwarkesh Patel Cast

04/04/25

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The rise of Substack has allowed many journalists to transition into blogging successfully, suggesting that established credibility can help overcome the initial fears of starting a blog.

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2027 Intelligence Explosion: Month-by-Month Model — Scott Alexander & Daniel Kokotajlo

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2027 Intelligence Explosion: Month-by-Month Model — Scott Alexander & Daniel Kokotajlo

04/04/25

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Ezra Klein

05/28/25

@ David Perell

The rise of platforms like Substack hasn't created a sustainable journalistic middle class; it's limited to a few successful individuals.

Marc Andreessen

11/27/24

@ PowerfulJRE

Substack is a valuable resource for independent journalists and thinkers to publish their ideas and get paid by subscribers.

Y Combinator Cast

05/15/19

@ Y Combinator

Substack allows creators to publish content as either subscribers-only or public, encouraging the sharing of accessible content to attract new readers.

Dwarkesh Patel Cast

04/04/25

@ Dwarkesh Patel

The perception that blogging is a less viable career compared to startup founding may discourage talented individuals from pursuing it, despite the potential for success.

Marc Andreessen

01/26/25

@ Lex Fridman

Substack emerged as a free speech platform, successfully resisting pressure to censor content, and has become a model for open discourse.

Dwarkesh Patel Cast

04/04/25

@ Dwarkesh Patel

Blogging should be viewed as a viable career path, as it can help individuals build networks, develop ideas, and potentially lead to lucrative opportunities.

Chris Best

05/15/19

@ Y Combinator

Starting a newsletter can be as simple as creating a free one on Substack, making your first post, and sharing it with a small group to gather initial feedback.

Dwarkesh Patel Cast

04/04/25

@ Dwarkesh Patel

Courage is a crucial factor for aspiring bloggers, as many potential writers doubt their ability to produce content that others will appreciate, despite having good ideas.

Dwarkesh Patel Cast

04/04/25

@ Dwarkesh Patel

The blogging community often lacks prolific writers, as many talented individuals hesitate to start their own blogs despite having valuable insights to share.