Cognitive Wonderland
Investor Due Diligence Report
substackScience
Science, philosophy, and science fiction geekiness, with a special interest in neuroscience and philosophy of mind. Publishes weekly on Thursdays.
7K
700 paid
N/A
Pricing
$5/mo
$50/yr annual option
$3K
700 paid subs
$3K/mo – $3K/mo(±0%)
14.3
59.0
1.05%
(comments + likes) / subscribers
Bi-weekly
0.7 posts/week
Score based on available components only.
| Component | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Newsletter | Subscribers | Weekly Growth | Price | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Intrinsic Perspective | 70K | +0.7% | $7/mo | substack |
| Starts With A Bang | 62K | N/A | Free | substack |
| The Roots of Progress | 58K | N/A | $10/mo | substack |
| Unsettled Science | 53K | N/A | $5/mo | substack |
| Month | Subscribers | Est. Revenue | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 7K | $2,782.5 | — |
| Apr 2026 | 7K | $2,782.5 | ~0% |
Platform Dependency
Hosted on substack subdomain
Key Person
Single-author publication — key-person dependency
Revenue Model
Active paid subscription tier
Subscriber threshold
7K subscribers — above the 2K category median for first paid tier
Has paid tier
Active paid subscription offering
Peer monetization
100% of 42 similar-size peers in Science have paid tiers
Pricing position
$5/mo vs $5/mo category median (283 newsletters)
| Date | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | $5 | $50 |
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.
| Engagement Rate |
| 66/100 |
| 30% |
| Paid Subscriber Ratio | 90/100 | 25% |
| Science Matters |
| 38K |
| N/A |
| Free |
| substack |