Reality Studies
Jesse Damiani, Juan Sebastián Pinto, Noelle Perdue, Eric Czuleger, Jonathan Tonkin, Qasim Rashid, Esq., Adam Mckay, Dr. Chris Ellis, Wim Carton, Kyle McDonaldClarifying the chaos, from culture to the cosmos. Fresh perspectives on art, media, technology, philosophy, and the future—and where they intersect.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Twice weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 237 | Founded | 6 years ago | Last Issue | 7 days ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
realitystudies.coLatest Issues
Apocalypse Early Warning System? Track the Oligarchs. Creative Tech as Crisis Intervention - Kyle McDonald | Rapid Response #25
Thank you , , , , , and many others for tuning into my live video with ! If you want to participate in the Lives, ask questions of the guests I bring on, etc., do us both a favor and subscribe now and make sure Reality Studies isn’t getting...
How Storytelling & Comedy Expose Corruption & Depict Climate Collapse - Adam McKay | #73
Welcome to the Urgent Futures podcast, the show that finds {signals} in the noise. Each week, I sit down with leading thinkers whose research, concepts, and questions clarify the chaos, from culture to the cosmos.
👉 Never miss an episode!...
From Palantir Employee to Digital Rights Advocacy: Starting a People’s Movement Against AI Risks - Juan Sebastián Pinto | Rapid Response #24
Thank you to everyone who tuned into my live video! If you want to participate in the Lives, ask questions of the guests I bring on, etc., do us both a favor and subscribe now and make sure Reality Studies isn’t getting filtered in your inb...
The Most Consequential Story in Earth's History - Peter Brannen | #72
Welcome to the Urgent Futures podcast, the show that finds {signals} in the noise. Each week, I sit down with leading thinkers whose research, concepts, and questions clarify the chaos, from culture to the cosmos.
👉 Never miss an episode!...
10 Household Items to Stock Up on Before the Strait of Hormuz Price Shock
Photo by Joachim Schnürle on Unsplash
This piece is part of the Reality Studies Resilience & Preparedness Manual. For more, see the full Resilience & Prepping section.
The Strait of Hormuz Crisis continues, and with it, concern abo...
Key Facts
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for Reality Studies.
| Subscribers | Engagement | 81 | Monthly Web Visits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepts Sponsors | Estimated Cost per Ad | ||||
SEO Reach
Where Reality Studies ranks on Google, and how much search traffic it brings in.
| Ranked Keywords | 1.1k | Monthly Search Traffic | Top Keywords |
|---|
Chart Rankings
How this newsletter ranks in the official Substack charts.
| #112 | |
| #98 |
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
Foresight x Forecasting for Polycrisis. Adjunct Prof, NYU. Senior Curator, Nxt Museum. Affiliate, metaLAB at Harvard. \ud83d\udcdd Forbes, NBC News, The Verge, WIRED, Yale Review.
I write about tech and civil rights. I worked as a storyteller in the AI industry, and have written about architecture, technology, and culture for Forbes, Dwell, and The Guardian. Email: [email protected]
Porn historian, writer, former Internet anarchist
I write about strange travel, subcultures, technology, and the bizarre unseen world
Anticipating the future of our living world. Professor of ecology published in Nature and Science and winner of NZ Prime Minister’s Emerging Scientist Prize. I use systems thinking to map out where our planet is headed and how we can navigate it.
Human Rights Lawyer • Author • Dad Jokes • Creator Let's Address This with Qasim Rashid
Filmmaker, producer. HyperObject Industries, YellowDot. Almost never check DMs unless they’re from Adrian Dantley.
Dr. Chris Ellis is a subject matter expert on individual household disaster preparedness around the world. Chris earned his PhD at Cornell University, has four master’s degrees, and is an active-duty Army Colonel with over 26 years of service.
Climate researcher, co-author of Overshoot (Vero 2024) and The Long Heat (Verso 2025)
Artist working with code.
Social
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for Reality Studies?
You can find recent issues that have been published by Reality Studies on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.
How many subscribers does Reality Studies have?
To see how many people subscribe to Reality Studies, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.
How can I advertise in Reality Studies?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch Reality Studies as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.
Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.
How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like Reality Studies?
Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.
To find out how much an ad will cost, contact Reality Studies using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to Reality Studies?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like Reality Studies. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.
How do I contact Reality Studies?
Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.