Learning & ideas · Durable canon
I Hope the Search for Extraterrestrial Life Finds Nothing (2008) [pdf]
nickbostrom.com · first seen 2010 · unchecked
31.9durability79% 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
- 5
- People
- 4
- Peak
- 47
- Status
- unchecked
Submission history
2010—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 traction0.0/30
Independent discovery10.8/20
Persistence16.1/20
Generational reach0.0/20
Sustained discussion5.0/10
