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.
Read the original ↗- Submissions
- 12
- People
- 12
- Peak
- 211
- Status
- unchecked
Submission history
2016—2020
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
