Learning & ideas · Durable canon
Paperclips
decisionproblem.com · first seen 2017 · unchecked
42.4durability100% evidence confidence
Why it endures
Independent rediscovery across 8 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
- 18
- People
- 17
- Peak
- 257
- Status
- unchecked
Submission history
2017—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 traction0.0/30
Independent discovery20.0/20
Persistence17.4/20
Generational reach0.0/20
Sustained discussion5.0/10
