Learning & ideas · Durable canon
The Rule of 72 (2007)
betterexplained.com · first seen 2016 · unchecked
30.6durability95% evidence confidence
Why it endures
Independent rediscovery across 6 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
- 5
- Peak
- 323
- Status
- unchecked
Submission history
2016—2024
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 discovery12.3/20
Persistence15.8/20
Generational reach0.0/20
Sustained discussion2.5/10
