Content overview: “Substack Cofounder Hamish McKenzie’s Memoir-Manifesto Makes a Lofty Case for the Platform’”. Substack cofounder Hamish McKenzie has released a new memoir cum manifesto that argues for the platform’s philosophical importance as a sweeping cultural force. In an interview with Vanity Fair, McKenzie says the book is “backing up the gospel that I’m trying to preach,” positioning Substack not jus Substack Cofounder Hamish McKenzie’s Memoir-Manifesto Makes a Lofty Case for the Platform’s Cultural Ascendance
In an interview with Vanity Fair, McKenzie says the book is “backing up the gospel that I’m trying to preach,” positioning Substack not just as a newsletter tool but as a movement reshaping media and public discourse. McKenzie’s central claim is that Substack offers an alternative to ad-driven media, allowing writers to build independent businesses and foster deeper connections with readers. While critics question whether Substack can truly “save” journalism, the platform’s influence on how news and commentary are produced and consumed is undeniable. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.