Substacks recommended by Simon Peng

Recommended by Simon Peng

The Hatchet is a publication focused on exposing power and money in Canada. Created by Arshy Mann and Jordan Cornish.

Exploring the best in animation from all around the world — part investigation, part treasure hunt.

Animation Obsessive gives the most personal and human look at an industry that, in my eyes, often works to erase the identity of the artists behind it. Their work is needed and top-class!

- Simon Peng

Blood in the Machine

By Brian Merchant

Writing and reporting on AI, tech, labor and power. For everyone Silicon Valley is happening to.

Brian Merchant is bringing the good word of Ned Ludd to the 21st century and I am here for all of it. I used to join in on calling people "luddites" as an insult, but he converted me into a proud luddite myself.

- Simon Peng

Webworm with David Farrier

David Farrier's weird investigations, quirks & oddities delivered direct to your inbox!

I think David Farrier is a fun guy and his Webworm is the most fun, weird, interesting place on the net! 🪱

- Simon Peng

Weird Girl

By phoebe taylor

Lessons, findings and feelings on culture and self from the weird girl at the back of the room.

This is a wonderful magical thing made by a person I really care about and think is cool! ❤️🌛

- Simon Peng