Learning & ideas · Durable canon
Return of the Mac (2005)
paulgraham.com · first seen 2011 · unchecked
30.9durability48% evidence confidence
Why it endures
Independent rediscovery across 3 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
- 3
- People
- 3
- Peak
- 121
- Status
- unchecked
Submission history
2011—2021
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 discovery10.1/20
Persistence13.2/20
Generational reach0.0/20
Sustained discussion7.5/10
