Absurd Intelligence
Investor Due Diligence Report
ghostResearch
The think tank for the shitshow. Making a new democracy out of love.
Investor Due Diligence Report
The think tank for the shitshow. Making a new democracy out of love.
1K
~0%
Subscriber count is a platform estimate
Pricing
$10/mo
$100/yr annual option
$618
~70 est. paid subs
$309/mo – $928/mo(±50%)
0.5
0.05%
(comments + likes) / subscribers
Weekly
1.0 posts/week
67/100
Consistent (~7.4d avg)
| Newsletter | Subscribers | Weekly Growth | Price | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Over Mesearch | 24K | +2.2% | $7/mo | substack |
| Tips for Teachers newsletter | 15K | +4.5% | Free | substack |
| Tongyi Lab | 1K | N/A | Free | substack |
| AV Papachristos | 200 | 0% | Free | substack |
| Month | Subscribers | Est. Revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 2.5K | $1,545.83 | — |
| Mar 2026 | 1K | $618.33 | -60.0% |
| Apr 2026 | 1K | $618.33 | ~0% |
| May 2026 | 1K | $618.33 | ~0% |
| Jun 2026 | 1K | $618.33 | ~0% |
| Jul 2026 | 1K |
Platform Dependency
Uses ghost platform
Publishing Consistency
Variable publishing frequency
Key Person
Single-author publication — key-person dependency
Audience Concentration
Hit-driven — top post engagement 3x+ above average
Subscriber threshold
1K subscribers — below the 2K category median (based on 14 newsletters)
Has paid tier
Active paid subscription offering
Peer monetization
100% of 12 similar-size peers in Research have paid tiers
Pricing position
$10/mo vs $6.5/mo category median (19 newsletters)
| Date | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | $10 | $100 |
| Feb 2026 | $100 | $1,000 |
Disclaimer: This report is generated automatically based on publicly available data and proprietary estimation models. Estimated subscriber counts are derived from engagement patterns and should be verified through direct disclosure. Revenue estimates are based on known pricing and estimated paid subscriber counts. This report is for informational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for investment decisions.
| Component | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Engagement Rate | 53/100 | 30% |
| Publishing Consistency | 76/100 | 10% |
| 200 |
| 0% |
| Free |
| substack |
| $618.33 |
| ~0% |
Revenue Model
Active paid subscription tier