Learning & ideas · Durable canon

Laws of Tech Economics: Commoditize Your Complement

gwern.net · first seen 2018 · unchecked

39.8durability100% 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
14
People
12
Peak
403
Status
unchecked

Submission history

20182022

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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 traction3.9/30
Independent discovery17.1/20
Persistence13.8/20
Generational reach0.0/20
Sustained discussion5.0/10
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