Learning & ideas · Durable canon

Moravec's paradox

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45.0durability100% evidence confidence

Why it endures

Independent rediscovery across 12 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
31
People
30
Peak
188
Status
unchecked

Submission history

20122026

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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 traction0.0/30
Independent discovery20.0/20
Persistence20.0/20
Generational reach0.0/20
Sustained discussion5.0/10
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