Learning & ideas · Durable canon
Electron band structure in germanium, my ass (2001)
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51.3durability95% 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
- 6
- People
- 6
- Peak
- 903
- Status
- unchecked
Submission history
2011—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 discovery14.7/20
Persistence16.9/20
Generational reach4.4/20
Sustained discussion7.5/10
