Learning & ideas · Durable canon
If you’re so smart, why aren’t you rich? Turns out it’s just chance
technologyreview.com · first seen 2020 · unchecked
33.8durability70% evidence confidence
Why it endures
Independent rediscovery across 4 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
- 5
- Peak
- 63
- Status
- unchecked
Submission history
2020—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 discovery13.5/20
Persistence12.8/20
Generational reach0.0/20
Sustained discussion7.5/10
