Learning & ideas · Durable canon

Isaac Asimov Asks, “How Do People Get New Ideas?” (1959)

technologyreview.com · first seen 2016 · unchecked

32.9durability100% 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.

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Submissions
12
People
12
Peak
211
Status
unchecked

Submission history

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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 discovery19.1/20
Persistence13.8/20
Generational reach0.0/20
Sustained discussion0.0/10
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