Learning & ideas · Durable canon
The Top Idea in Your Mind
paulgraham.com · first seen 2010 · unchecked
29.3durability32% evidence confidence
Why it endures
Independent rediscovery across 2 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
- 2
- People
- 2
- Peak
- 650
- Status
- unchecked
Submission history
2010—2020
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 traction7.4/30
Independent discovery7.7/20
Persistence11.7/20
Generational reach0.0/20
Sustained discussion2.5/10
