Learning & ideas · Durable canon
How Not to Die (2007)
paulgraham.com · first seen 2007 · unchecked
68.6durability93% 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.
Read the original ↗- Submissions
- 7
- People
- 7
- Peak
- 428
- Status
- unchecked
Submission history
2007—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 traction11.3/30
Independent discovery15.8/20
Persistence16.7/20
Generational reach17.4/20
Sustained discussion7.5/10
