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Learning & ideas · Durable canon

One-electron universe

en.wikipedia.org · first seen 2011 · unchecked

46.4durability100% evidence confidence

Why it endures

Independent rediscovery across 10 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
13
People
13
Peak
192
Status
unchecked

Submission history

2011—2025

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Bars show the number of normalized submissions in each year. Annual traction inside the score is percentile-adjusted.

2011169 points · 100 comments2013192 points · 99 comments2015128 points · 70 comments201817 points · 3 comments20191 points · 0 comments20206 points · 0 comments20212 points · 0 comments202310 points · 2 comments20243 points · 0 comments20251 points · 0 comments

Explainable score

Every point has a reason.

Repeat traction0.0/30
Independent discovery19.5/20
Persistence19.4/20
Generational reach0.0/20
Sustained discussion7.5/10
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