Learning & ideas · Durable canon
Always Bet on Text (2014)
graydon2.dreamwidth.org · first seen 2014 · unchecked
59.2durability100% evidence confidence
Why it endures
Independent rediscovery across 6 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.
Read the original ↗- Submissions
- 8
- People
- 8
- Peak
- 570
- Status
- unchecked
Submission history
2014—2025
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 discovery16.6/20
Persistence16.4/20
Generational reach10.9/20
Sustained discussion7.5/10
