Learning & ideas · Durable canon
Let's remove quaternions from every 3D engine (2018)
marctenbosch.com · first seen 2018 · unchecked
44.4durability70% 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.
Read the original ↗- Submissions
- 5
- People
- 5
- Peak
- 627
- Status
- unchecked
Submission history
2018—2025
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 traction7.8/30
Independent discovery13.5/20
Persistence13.8/20
Generational reach4.4/20
Sustained discussion5.0/10
