Substack Thinks You Are an AI

Why Substack's new AI detection tool is palmistry disguised as math.

Aug 6 • Philipp

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July 2026

How I Wasted 4 Years Building The Wrong Business

The anatomy of sophisticated procrastination, and how massive intellects build airtight excuses to stay safe.

Jul 30 • Philipp

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Substack Is Turning Into Just Another Social Media Platform

Complaining about Substack surrenders the only power you actually have.

Jul 21 • Philipp

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You Are Getting High On Your Own Potential

Welcome to the Dopamine Hell of the Intelligent Creator

Jul 16 • Philipp

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Stop Monetizing Everything That Makes You Happy

Why you don’t have to monetize every damn thing you love.

Jul 9 • Philipp

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June 2026

We Are Slowly Letting Substack Die

The algorithm wants you to write about the algorithm. Don’t.

Jun 30 • Philipp

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Reading This Post Is Technically Procrastinating

Why Your Unpublished Ideas are Haunting You. Why your unpublished ideas are fermenting into self-sabotage.

Jun 25 • Philipp

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Stop Trying to Build a Business

The real art is yourself.

Jun 18 • Philipp

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You Are The Most Lucrative Niche On The Internet Right Now

We are so terrified of creating alone that we'll buy any illusion of safety.

Jun 4 • Philipp

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May 2026

Please Don't Optimize Your Substack

The Problem With Authenticity (And How to Commit Beautiful Vandalism)

May 21 • Philipp

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The Subslop Epidemic (Why AI is Ruining Substack)

Nobody wants this epidemic of fake engagement, so what’s going on there?

May 14 • Philipp

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April 2026

Substack Is Turning Into a Pyramid Scheme

The biggest danger in the creator economy is forgetting who you are.

Apr 30 • Philipp

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