Learning & ideas · Durable canon
The illustrated guide to a Ph.D.
matt.might.net · first seen 2010 · unchecked
42.4durability86% evidence confidence
Why it endures
Independent rediscovery across 5 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
- 6
- People
- 6
- Peak
- 319
- Status
- unchecked
Submission history
2010—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 discovery14.7/20
Persistence16.2/20
Generational reach0.0/20
Sustained discussion7.5/10
