Learning & ideas · Durable canon
Mathics: A free, open-source alternative to Mathematica
mathics.org · first seen 2012 · unchecked
38.4durability64% 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
- 4
- People
- 4
- Peak
- 561
- Status
- unchecked
Submission history
2012—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 traction3.9/30
Independent discovery12.0/20
Persistence15.0/20
Generational reach0.0/20
Sustained discussion7.5/10
