Learning & ideas · Durable canon
There is no reason to cross the U.S. by train, but I did it anyway
nytimes.com · first seen 2019 · unchecked
26.1durability55% 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
- 4
- People
- 2
- Peak
- 418
- Status
- unchecked
Submission history
2019—2022
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 discovery6.0/20
Persistence11.2/20
Generational reach0.0/20
Sustained discussion5.0/10
