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Learning & ideas · Durable canon

Bouba/kiki effect

en.wikipedia.org · first seen 2014 · unchecked

43.9durability100% evidence confidence

Why it endures

Independent rediscovery across 10 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
19
People
19
Peak
257
Status
unchecked

Submission history

2014—2025

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

20143 points · 1 comments20161 points · 0 comments20172 points · 0 comments20182 points · 0 comments20191 points · 0 comments20204 points · 0 comments2021238 points · 94 comments20232 points · 0 comments2024257 points · 170 comments202515 points · 2 comments

Explainable score

Every point has a reason.

Repeat traction0.0/30
Independent discovery20.0/20
Persistence18.9/20
Generational reach0.0/20
Sustained discussion5.0/10
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