Learning & ideas · Durable canon
H.264 is Magic
sidbala.com · first seen 2016 · unchecked
68.5durability100% evidence confidence
Why it endures
Independent rediscovery across 7 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
- 9
- People
- 8
- Peak
- 1228
- Status
- unchecked
Submission history
2016—2024
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 traction15.2/30
Independent discovery15.4/20
Persistence16.6/20
Generational reach11.3/20
Sustained discussion10.0/10
