Science Is Not The Answer
Investor Due Diligence Report
substackScience
The philosophy of science and scientism, and putting uncertainty in its place.
7K
700 paid
N/A
Pricing
$5/mo
$50/yr annual option
$3K
700 paid subs
$3K/mo – $3K/mo(±0%)
Previously ~2x per week
1.9 posts/week
50/100
Variable (~4.3d avg)
| Newsletter | Subscribers | Weekly Growth | Price | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Science of Better | 84K | N/A | $5/mo | substack |
| Hidden Brain | 74K | +0.7% | Free | substack |
| Starts With A Bang | 65K | N/A | Free | substack |
| The Roots of Progress | 62K | N/A | $10/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
Publishing Consistency
Variable publishing frequency
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
47% of 19 similar-size peers in Science have paid tiers
Pricing position
$5/mo vs $5/mo category median (180 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.
Score based on available components only.
| Component | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Paid Subscriber Ratio | 90/100 | 25% |
| Psychology of Relationships |
| 49K |
| +1.1% |
| $9/mo |
| substack |