Learning & ideas · Durable canon

Almost everything on computers is perceptually slower than it was in 1983 (2017)

twitter.com · first seen 2017 · unchecked

41.8durability68% evidence confidence

Why it endures

Independent rediscovery across 3 active years.

The score rewards recurring year-relative traction, distinct submitters, and strong appearances separated across HN generations. Link survival does not change cultural durability.

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Submissions
6
People
6
Peak
639
Status
unchecked

Submission history

20172020

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Bars show the number of normalized submissions in each year. Annual traction inside the score is percentile-adjusted.

Explainable score

Every point has a reason.

Repeat traction7.8/30
Independent discovery14.7/20
Persistence11.2/20
Generational reach3.1/20
Sustained discussion5.0/10
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