Learning & ideas · Durable canon

In defense of swap: common misconceptions (2018)

chrisdown.name · first seen 2018 · unchecked

43.7durability100% 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.

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Submissions
9
People
9
Peak
182
Status
unchecked

Submission history

20182025

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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 discovery17.4/20
Persistence16.3/20
Generational reach0.0/20
Sustained discussion10.0/10
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