Learning & ideas · Durable canon
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dkriesel.com · first seen 2013 · unchecked
60.8durability100% 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
- 8
- People
- 8
- Peak
- 570
- Status
- unchecked
Submission history
2013—2026
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 traction7.8/30
Independent discovery16.6/20
Persistence16.8/20
Generational reach12.2/20
Sustained discussion7.5/10
