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.

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Submissions
5
People
5
Peak
63
Status
unchecked

Submission history

20202024

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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
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