Learning & ideas · Durable canon

Dissolving the Fermi Paradox

arxiv.org · first seen 2018 · unchecked

37.8durability100% evidence confidence

Why it endures

Independent rediscovery across 5 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
10
People
10
Peak
113
Status
unchecked

Submission history

20182025

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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 traction0.0/30
Independent discovery18.0/20
Persistence14.8/20
Generational reach0.0/20
Sustained discussion5.0/10
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