Learning & ideas · Durable canon
Why Momentum Works
distill.pub · first seen 2017 · unchecked
37.2durability93% 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
- 7
- People
- 7
- Peak
- 503
- Status
- unchecked
Submission history
2017—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 discovery15.8/20
Persistence15.0/20
Generational reach0.0/20
Sustained discussion2.5/10
