Why I Joined a Cult: The Psychology of Cult Recruitment | Video Essay
Published April 29, 2025
Views 385K | Likes 16.6K | Comments 1.30K
Based on an estimated $0.7–$2 CPM, this video's 385K views translate to an estimated $270 – $771 in lifetime ad revenue.
Revenue estimate
Based on an estimated $0.7–$2CPM (revenue per 1,000 views) — a rough public estimate, not actual creator earnings, which depend on ad rates, audience geography, and monetization settings YouTube doesn't expose publicly.
Total (all-time)$270 – $771