Learning & ideas · Durable canon
Fourier transform – A math tool used in optics, MP3s, JPEGs and more (2013)
nautil.us · first seen 2013 · unchecked
37.5durability32% evidence confidence
Why it endures
Independent rediscovery across 2 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
- 2
- People
- 2
- Peak
- 417
- Status
- unchecked
Submission history
2013—2017
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 discovery7.7/20
Persistence10.1/20
Generational reach7.0/20
Sustained discussion5.0/10
