Mentors Like Ethan Watters
Ethan Watters is an American journalist and author known for his works on culture and psychology. If you follow Ethan Watters, these are the 24 most similar thought leaders we track, matched by profile similarity and ranked by their Modern Mentor AI credibility rating.

Jordan Peterson
Canadian psychologist studies religious psychology, writes widely acclaimed book, lectures globally, and produces writing therapy program.
Credibility rating: 670/1000

Mark Manson
#1 NYT Bestselling author, translated in 50 languages, sold 12M copies and runs a popular self-help blog.
Credibility rating: 545/1000

Jonathan Haidt
Ethical Leadership Professor at NYU, recognized global thinker, co-developer of Moral Foundations theory, author.
Credibility rating: 371/1000

Dan Ariely
Duke University professor and founder of Center for Advanced Hindsight, author of multiple NYT bestsellers, startups owner.
Credibility rating: 226/1000

Johann Hari
Johann Hari is a British writer known for his best-selling books on mental health and societal issues.
Credibility rating: 208/1000

Benjamin P. Hardy
Organizational psychologist, best-selling author of self-help books, and widely-read blogger. Father of six.
Credibility rating: 170/1000

Thomas E. Woods
Historian with degrees from Harvard and Columbia. Authored bestsellers and academic books, based in Kansas.
Credibility rating: 159/1000

Adam Grant
Organizational psychologist at Wharton, bestselling author and TED speaker, recognized for influential management ideas.
Credibility rating: 111/1000

Gabor Maté
Renowned speaker and author, expert on addiction, stress, childhood development with internationally translated works.
Credibility rating: 71/1000

Jonah Berger
Jonah Berger is a marketing professor and bestselling author known for his expertise in consumer behavior.
Credibility rating: 70/1000

Mark Wolynn
Leading expert in inherited family trauma, developer of global training programs, and award-winning author.
Credibility rating: 58/1000

Edward M. Hallowell
Child and adult psychiatrist, world expert on ADHD, author of 20 books, host of a podcast on neurodiversity.
Credibility rating: 52/1000

Neil Strauss
Neil Strauss is an acclaimed author and journalist known for his bestselling books and influential podcast.
Credibility rating: 52/1000

Daniel Todd Gilbert
Harvard Psychology Professor, acclaimed for teaching and research, with works covered by top publications.
Credibility rating: 48/1000

Mark Robert Waldman
Mark Robert Waldman is a leading authority on spirituality and the brain, teaching at Loyola Marymount University.
Credibility rating: 43/1000

Nick Trenton
Nick Trenton is an author and expert in emotional well-being and self-help.
Credibility rating: 39/1000

Andrew B. Newberg
Director of Marcus Institute with research on neuroimaging, spirituality, and alternative therapies. Co-authored bestsellers on neuroscience and spirituality.
Credibility rating: 35/1000

Jeremy Adam Smith
Writer and editor specializing in parenting, science, and culture, with award-winning journalism and multiple books.
Credibility rating: 34/1000

Steven Buser M.D
Duke-trained physician served in Air Force for 12 years, co-founded Asheville Jung Center, and publishes books.
Credibility rating: 34/1000

Dan Tomasulo
Dan Tomasulo is a psychologist and author specializing in positive psychology and mental health.
Credibility rating: 32/1000

Peter D. Kramer
Peter D. Kramer is an American psychiatrist and bestselling author known for his work on depression.
Credibility rating: 30/1000

Andrew Humington
Neuroscience enthusiast turned author, shares insights on cognitive abilities, emotional intelligence, and happiness.
Credibility rating: 27/1000

Peter Roger Breggin
Psychiatry reformer now tackling COVID-19 science misuse; expert in legal cases on adverse drug effects.
Credibility rating: 23/1000
