Learning & ideas · Durable canon
Life is Short
paulgraham.com · first seen 2016 · unchecked
68.5durability100% evidence confidence
Why it endures
Independent rediscovery across 6 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
- 7
- People
- 7
- Peak
- 970
- Status
- unchecked
Submission history
2016—2026
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 traction15.2/30
Independent discovery15.8/20
Persistence16.3/20
Generational reach11.3/20
Sustained discussion10.0/10
