Learning & ideas · Durable canon
Game of Life, simulating itself, infinitely zoomable
oimo.io · first seen 2022 · unchecked
46.6durability61% evidence confidence
Why it endures
Independent rediscovery across 3 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
- 5
- People
- 4
- Peak
- 1515
- Status
- unchecked
Submission history
2022—2026
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 traction14.8/30
Independent discovery10.8/20
Persistence11.6/20
Generational reach4.4/20
Sustained discussion5.0/10
